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Source: Radio New Zealand The carillon’s 75 tonnes of bells have not played for years while the belltower is being earthquake strengthened. RNZ / Phil Pennington The war memorial bells at Pukeahu in Wellington may have to be played by an Australian on Anzac Day after the local player’s job was cut. It would be … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The country would be better off burning the coal it has in reserve than building a billion-dollar liquefied natural gas terminal, a renewable energy advocate says. The government said this week it would proceed with plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility in Taranaki, with the estimated … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Dual citizens face having to get both passports and keep them up to date – and to get a UK passport soon if they want to travel from the end of February. Gill Bonnett NZ Post customers say the company should offer refunds and be more upfront about increased demand and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is backing the Auckland War Memorial Museum’s request for the government to help top up its cash flow. Most of the museum has been open to the public since October, after asbestos was found in the almost 100-year-old building, forcing a five month shut-down. But the Te … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of security guards at Work and Income offices are being reduced throughout the country (file image). supplied The Ministry of Social Development is planning to cut the number of security guards at Work and Income offices throughout the country. Twenty jobs are set to go at 20 offices in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half. CFOTO / NurPhoto via AFP Bitcoin’s value has dropped by about half – but are investors who buy the currency now really getting a bargain? Bitcoin’s price dropped through the latter half of January and then sharply on Waitangi Day. It has lifted a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer NZ is warning that power prices could rise at least another 5 percent this year, after a 12 percent increase in 2025. Powerswitch general manager Paul Fuge said he thought that was a conservative estimate. An increase of that size would be mainly driven by the next step in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The shot that sold Auckland to SailGP fans as the Black Foils sail past the grandstand. Felix Diemer for SailGP Great photos, terrific facilities and enthusiastic crowds don’t necessarily mean Sail GP is a certainty for the city in the future It’s got the action and suspense of a Hollywood blockbuster, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught. As 14 February approaches, questions that were once easy to sidestep often become harder to ignore. In a study that tracked romantic couples over a year, relationships were about … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Visa Cash App Racing Bulls unveil their 2026 Formula One liveries JOE GALL / AFP The 2026 Formula 1 season will feature some of the biggest technical changes in the history of the sport, since the inaugural season in 1950. The cars get an overhaul with the two testing sessions in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Rachel Brant was hoping 2026 would be a big year for her speed dating business. Supplied Rachel Brant was hoping 2026 would be a big year for her speed dating business, but a decision by payment provider Stripe to cut her off has left her scrambling for an alternative. Brant started … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each team has gone through an eventful off season, so today we’re checking in on a Chiefs side desperately looking for a title win. Read: Highlanders … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Malachi Subecz died of a blunt force head injury at Starship Hospital in 2021. Supplied A coroner has found everything possible went wrong for Malachi Subecz in the last six months of his life, when opportunites to identify the abuse and torture he suffered were not picked up. Coroner Janet Anderson … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Overall violent crime has decreased but family violence is at its highest since 2018. 123RF Overall violent crime has decreased but family violence is at its highest since 2018, a report by the Salvation Army has found. The charity’s State of the Nation report collects data from agencies like Police and … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Friar Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ St Bede’s College was told nearly 20 years ago of allegations of sexual offending by a priest who has recently been convicted of historical abuse at the school. The rector says if there was inaction regarding the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach BRP‑Rotax unveils its latest milestone in aviation with Aircraft Meets Racetrack. In an unprecedented accomplishment for the Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull athlete and Rotax Ambassador Luke Czepiela became the first pilot to fly this Grand Prix track’s complete racing line from the air, showcasing the capabilities of Rotax powered aviation in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Infinix is committed to elevating performance and user experience, beginning with the upcoming NOTE 60 SERIES featuring Snapdragon platforms HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2026 – Today, Infinix announced its plans to integrate the cutting-edge Snapdragon® platforms from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. across select smartphones and broader product … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell tries to play a shot during the first ODI between India and New Zealand SHAMMI MEHRA Finn Allen and Tim Seifert posted a T20 World Cup record partnership of 175 as the Black Caps crushed the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets with almost five overs to spare in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2026 – Capella at Galaxy Macau has officially opened, marking the arrival of the serene enclave within the celebrated world of Galaxy Macau. This exceptional property represents a rarefied expression of hospitality within Galaxy Macau, Asia’s highly awarded luxury resort. Mr Francis Lui, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Luca Harrington reacts in the freestyle skiing men’s freeski slopestyle final run 3 during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. JEFF PACHOUD / AFP Luca Harrington has claimed a bronze medal for New Zealand in the men’s freestyle skiing slopestyle event overnight at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell tries to play a shot during the first ODI between India and New Zealand SHAMMI MEHRA A stunning Men’s T20 World Cup record 175-run opening stand between Finn Allen and Tim Seifert has led New Zealand to an emphatic 10-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in Chennai. Set … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2026 – VinFast and Exposure SARL announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the potential supply of electric vehicles for green taxi services in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The agreement marks an important milestone in the Vietnamese EV maker’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Hanoi, Vietnam – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2026 – With a high-quality team and the ambition to bring humanoid robots into everyday life, VinDynamics has officially introduced two key leaders, President La Manh Hung and Chief Technology Officer Nguyen Quang Vinh. Their partnership unites world-class research expertise and the ability … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand If you watch American cooking shows, you’ve likely experienced “salad confusion”. You see a chef preparing what looks like rocket, but they call it arugula. It’s the same plant (Eruca sativa). It has the same peppery bite. So why do English speakers use two completely different names? The answer isn’t just … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/ Daniela Maoate-Cox After a stop-start beginning to the year, MPs are back in Wellington for a two-week sitting block. Most of the first sitting week was taken up by debate on the Prime Minister’s Statement. There are still four and a half hours of that debate remaining, but it is … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2026 – MSIG Singapore has been named Digital Insurer of the Year at The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards 2026. The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards stand as a prestigious benchmark in the industry, celebrating trailblazing innovation and outstanding digital experiences that … Read more
Source: Media Outreach From Routine Check-ups to Advanced Endoscopy: Building a “Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery” Lifeline for Every Stage of a Pet’s Life HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2026 – As a leading animal medical institution in Hong Kong, the Veterinary Emergency Centre (VEC) has always been committed to providing … Read more