Police seek information about Rānui fire

Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police is seeking information about a fire at a Rānui house in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services attended Vino Cina Heights after midnight, with the roof fully alight. A scene examination was completed today at the address alongside a fire investigator. “We believe this fire has been … Read more

Busted: Woman arrested over elaborate 18-year scam

Source: New Zealand Police Dunedin and Auckland Police have got together, making an arrest over an alleged romance scam that has spanned nearly two decades. Over this period an unsuspecting Dunedin man has lost more than half a million dollars. Today, Dunedin Police executed a search warrant at an Auckland property, assisted by the Auckland … Read more

Auckland FC fitness coach Elias Boukarim exits

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC move on from fitness coach with months left in A-League season. www.ofcproleague.com Auckland FC have parted ways with their inaugural head of performance midway through the A-League season. Australian Elias Boukarim was credited with establishing a high-performance unit and running pre-season training sessions that players described as “hardest I’ve … Read more

XTransfer Joins Forum Ekonomi Malaysia 2026

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border financial platform, was honoured to be invited to join the Malaysia Economic Forum (Forum Ekonomi Malaysia 2026).Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, shared insights on how Malaysia can accelerate technology application and innovation … Read more

CGTN: Little Chinese New Year opens big window to China’s soul

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2026 – As China marks Xiaonian, or Little Chinese New Year, there is growing evidence of its ancient traditions evolving into global lifestyle trends. CGTN published an article analyzing how this prelude to the Year of the Horse – from the folk ritual … Read more

Christchurch terrorist exaggerating prison distress, psychologist tells court

Source: Radio New Zealand Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A forensic psychologist has called into question a report prepared for the white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques. Australian Brenton Tarrant is serving life imprisonment without parole for the … Read more

Teen allegedly steals e-bike at knifepoint, falls off while being tracked by police helicopter

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER An alleged e-bike thief was caught by police after he crashed the bike he is believed to have stolen. Police were called to reports that an electric trail bike had been taken at knifepoint from Coliseum Drive in the Auckland suburb of Albany at 7.41pm on Tuesday. … Read more

De Beers Group and Assouline Celebrate the Launch of “A Diamond Is Forever: The Making of A Cultural Icon 1926-2026”

Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2026 – In the 1930s, De Beers redefined the role of diamonds in society, celebrating them as masterpieces of nature and craftmanship. Before this, diamond jewelry pieces were treasures exchanged discreetly amongst society’s elite, as luxury houses, fearful of diminishing their mystique, fostered … Read more

Vascular surgery now available in Northland

Source: New Zealand Government Northlanders will now be able to access key vascular surgery procedures at Whangārei Hospital, marking an important step in improving access to essential specialist care in the region. “People in Northland who need renal fistula surgery or varicose vein treatment will now be able to receive that care closer to where … Read more

Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than old ones?

Source: Radio New Zealand There’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven door to grab the threadbare, slightly greying one shoved in the drawer. We all know that old faithful dries dishes better, even if we can’t quite explain why. It seems counter-intuitive – shouldn’t … Read more

Government launches independent review into Reserve Bank’s Covid-19 response

Source: Radio New Zealand The review into the Reserve Bank was to identify key lessons, the government said. (File photo) RNZ The government is launching an independent review of the Reserve Bank’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, due to be published just months out from the election. The review – to be released in September … Read more

Police request public’s help in finding Hastings stabbing suspect

Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the alleged offender fled the scene prior to their arrival. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A man remains in critical condition after being stabbed in Hastings on Saturday, and police are appealing for more information on his attackers whereabouts. Police said they were called to a stabbing at an address … Read more

Sheep farmers come to parliament to celebrate record year

Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has today hosted a celebratory barbecue for farmers, industry representatives and MPs to mark the upcoming National Lamb Day on 15 February. “As we honour the legacy of the pioneers behind the first shipment of frozen sheep meat to the United Kingdom, we also celebrate lamb exports … Read more

Point Hope Releases Research on AI Adoption and the Durability of Incumbent Businesses

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2026 – Point Hope, a local investment firm, has published a new research note examining the implications of accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) investment, infrastructure constraints, and evolving competitive dynamics within equities markets. The research addresses two dominant concerns currently shaping … Read more

Big gaps in awareness, treatment, support for ovarian cancer

Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly half of all New Zealand women with ovarian cancer are being diagnosed in emergency departments across the country. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A new report says there are big gaps in New Zealand awareness, treatment and support for ovarian cancer which is the least survivable women’s cancer and takes one … Read more

‘Education hub’ opens for students cut off from schools by Helena Bay Hill slip

Source: Radio New Zealand Students cut off from their high schools by a monster slip northeast of Whangārei are instead taking lessons at a temporary ‘education hub’ set up at a local primary school. Supplied / Ngātiwai Trust Board Northland secondary students cut off from their schools by a massive slip are taking lessons at … Read more

More work rolls in for small- and medium-sized businesses

Source: Radio New Zealand Small- and medium-sized businesses SMEs are handling more work than usual. 123RF Small- and medium-sized businesses SMEs are handling more work than usual, with nearly 40 percent reporting an increase in levels normally expected in the first quarter, according to a recent survey of more than 500 businesses. The first quarter … Read more

Hastings stabbing – Police appeal for footage

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Karli Whiu: Hastings Police are seeking information as they investigate a serious stabbing that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning 7 February. At around 3.25am, Police were called to a report of a stabbing at an address in the Karamu Road North … Read more

Watch: Where Wellington’s sewage is drifting in the harbour

Source: Radio New Zealand Experts say it is safe to swim at beaches in the capital’s harbour, but Wellingtonians are taking a cautious approach. Nearly a week ago, the Moa Point Treatment Plant started pumping raw sewage into the ocean off the south coast after it completely failed early Wednesday morning. The following Thursday evening, … Read more

A year of coping with the grief of losing a daughter

Source: Radio New Zealand When Kirsten O’Connor’s daughter Kahlia died by suicide in April last year, she started to keep records about her creative and complex daughter. It was a way of processing her grief, she told RNZ’s Afternoons. “Sometimes when you’re going through grieving, the brain isn’t working quite right. You forget memories. And … Read more

‘Education hub’ for students cut off from schools by Helena Bay Hill slip

Source: Radio New Zealand Students cut off from their high schools by a monster slip northeast of Whangārei are instead taking lessons at a temporary ‘education hub’ set up at a local primary school. Supplied / Ngātiwai Trust Board Northland secondary students cut off from their schools by a massive slip are taking lessons at … Read more

Safety restrictions eased on four Tauranga homes after landslide

Source: Radio New Zealand Damaged property from the landslide at Welcome Bay on 23 January. RNZ / Calvin Samuel All four homes red-stickered in Tauranga’s Welcome Bay after a deadly landslide last month have had their safety restrictions eased. The large slip hit neighbouring homes on Welcome Bay Road killing two people during the storm … Read more

Reckless ride ends in court for teen

Source: New Zealand Police A teenager’s reckless ride on an electric bike through the North Shore found him making a hard landing into court. On Tuesday night, Police initially responded to an aggravated robbery on Coliseum Drive, Albany at 7.41pm. Inspector Aron McKeown, Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, says the teenage victim was outside a … Read more

Independent review of Covid-19 monetary policy

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has instigated an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the purpose of the review is to identify any lessons New Zealand could learn to improve the monetary policy response to future major events. “An independent review means the … Read more

Palmerston North Hospital ED expansion underway

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is underway to expand and upgrade Palmerston North Hospital’s emergency department, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This redevelopment is a practical, front-line investment that will make a real difference for patients and staff, helping to reduce wait times while improving safety, privacy, and the overall flow of care,” Mr Brown … Read more

New Zealand’s corruption-free reputation takes hit for fourth-year in a row – survey

Source: Radio New Zealand Voter fraud allegations and a lack of transparency around political lobbying and funding were some of the top concerns. (File photo) Pixabay/shafin_protic New Zealand’s reputation for low levels of corruption has taken a hit for the fourth year in a row. In global organisation Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perception Index – … Read more

Senior navy officer found not guilty of encouraging junior to kiss her

Source: Radio New Zealand Commanding Officer Bronwyn Heslop. RNZ / Lucy Xia A senior navy officer facing court martial over allegations of encouraging a junior to kiss her on the cheeks at a bar during an overseas operation in 2023 has been found not guilty of doing an act to prejudice service discipline She can … Read more