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Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Neither the right or left bloc would be able to govern if an election were held today, according to the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll. The Labour Party has dropped 0.3 points to 34.1 percent, while National dropped 0.2 points to 31.3 percent. New Zealand First dropped 1.4 points to 10.5 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The changes bring ASB and Kiwibank into line with all other major banks. SUPPLIED Fast changes in wholesale interest rates have seen ASB and Kiwibank become the last of the major bank lenders to hike their longer term fixed home loan rates. ASB’s increases range between 10 to 20 basis points … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Reliable, affordable electricity is on the way for a kura (school) and five marae north of Kaitaia with a grant of up to $1.26 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka announced today. “Marae and kura often double as vital civil defence centres for locals in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Sergeant Caroline Johnson: A scene guard will remain in place in central Christchurch overnight as Police continue to investigate a serious assault. At around 12:20pm today Police were called to a property on Fitzgerald Avenue, where a man was found in a critical condition, with injuries consistent with … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is further protecting productive land by committing nearly $28 million for erosion control projects, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced today. Applications for funding support under the Hill Country Erosion Programme (HCEP) opened today, and councils across the country are invited to submit proposals for eligible projects. This … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor is hopeful the government will back his calls for an inquiry into the Moa Point sewage plant failure. Mayor Andrew Little is meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday, where the sewage facility will be a focus of conversation. It … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A homicide investigation is underway. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller A 24-year-old man has appeared in court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, after a woman was found dead in a Kāpiti Coast house. Police were called to the Matatua Rd address in Raumati Beach at … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi More AA Insurance customers say they’ve encountered strange changes to their vehicles’ value when their policies renewed. RNZ reported at the weekend that one woman, Nicki, was upset that the value of her 24-year-old Subaru had increased two-and-a-half times when the policy renewed this year. AA said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The government says a Liquefied Natural Gas import facility in Taranaki will save New Zealanders about $265 million a year. Energy Minister Simon Watts on Monday announced a contract was expected to be signed by the middle of the year, with construction finishing next year or early 2028. A factsheet supplied … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party, delivering his hits on one of the world’s biggest stages – and becoming the first-ever halftime show headliner to sing only in Spanish. Anticipation was high for the 31-year-old’s set, amid rampant speculation about whether he would … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Taupō 123rf Lake Taupō’s harbourmaster has issued a warning to a teenager in charge of a boat that caught fire just before Christmas. The 14-year-old leapt in the water off Kinloch and multiple boats and a helicopter spent about an hour rescuing him. Police at the time said that without … Read more
Source: Media Outreach The B2B cross-border trade payment market is immense, yet remain highly underserved HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 – According to the World Bank, SMEs account for approximately 90% the world’s businesses and contribute 65% of the global cross-border trade. SMEs play a pivotal rolein most economies, … Read more
Source: Maritime New Zealand A sentencing in the Nelson District Court today [February 9] gives important health and safety lessons for when businesses are working together at the same workplace. Maritime NZ Deputy Chief Executive Regulatory Operations, Deb Despard, says this is the ‘overlapping duties’ principle in the Health and Safety at Work Act. Importantly, … Read more
Source: Maritime NZ A sentencing in the Nelson District Court today [February 9] gives important health and safety lessons for when businesses are working together at the same workplace. Maritime NZ Deputy Chief Executive Regulatory Operations, Deb Despard, says this is the ‘overlapping duties’ principle in the Health and Safety at Work Act. Importantly, while … Read more
Source: PHARMAC Remote and rural communities across New Zealand will soon benefit from improved access to emergency health care following a recent Pharmac funding decision. From 1 March 2026, Pharmac will fund more treatments for use in community emergency care, ensuring that rural health practitioners, such as GPs and midwives, have access to the same … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 8 and Lake Ohau Road. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Four people have been injured in a serious crash near Twizel in South Canterbury. The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 8 and Lake Ohau Road at around 1:45pm on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the money was likely the proceeds of crime. (File photo) Unsplash People will be discouraged from doing the right thing if a Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling of their house do not get to keep any of the money, a court has heard. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wearing a cap with the word ‘Rates’ on it. (File photo) Supplied Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says the government is unqualified to lead the city’s economic recovery and should leave it to local council. The comments came as Brown again renewed calls for a bed levy tax, … Read more
Source: NZSA The NZSA Youth Mentor Programme seeks Emerging Young Writers – YOUTH WRITING MENTORSHIPS OPEN FOR 2026 Four secondary school students will have the opportunity to be mentored by one of New Zealand’s best professional authors in order to develop their craft and hone their writing skills. The NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme offers aspiring … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand All parts of the Wairarapa District which have been in a restricted fire season move back into an open fire season as of 8am Monday 9 February, until further notice. An open fire season means you do not need to apply for a permit from Fire and Emergency New Zealand … Read more
Source: ASB ASB has today lowered its 6-month mortgage rate, while increasing some longer term fixed home loan and term deposit rates, as wholesale interest rates continue to rise. ASB’s one to three year fixed home loans have increased by between 10 and 20 basis points. To support savers, ASB has also lifted term … Read more
Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is calling on the government to condemn Israel’s desecration of New Zealand war graves in Gaza. Israeli bulldozing of the graves was confirmed last week but the New Zealand government has not responded with any comment. Palestinian Essam Jaradah, who has tended the New Zealand graves for 45 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 – Asia Coach Group Limited announced today its partnership with seasoned business consultant Rick Tam to launch the “Business Breakthrough” enterprise training programme, designed to help Hong Kong SME owners strengthen their business models, improve cash flow, and enhance financing capabilities. … Read more
Source: Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ (WAANZ) The 17th edition of the Takapuna Beach Cup returns bringing together rangatahi (youth), pakeke (adults), and international crews for the biggest change race in Aotearoa. From Friday 13 February to Sunday 15 February, Takapuna Beach Cup draws over 1,000 participants and spectators to its shores. Aotearoa will be joined … Read more
Source: Meadow Fresh New Zealand is taking fantasy sports to a whole new level with a league only Kiwis could dream up: Meadow Fresh Fantasy Herd – what we believe to be the world’s first fantasy league powered by real cows. Created by Meadow Fresh, the game lets players draft real cows for their chosen … Read more
Source: Coronet Peak Queenstown’s easiest downhill mountain bike trail, Whakatipu View, has officially opened at Coronet Peak. The highly anticipated 5km-long, Grade 2 trail, opened with a special community celebration on Saturday (February 7) that involved long-time Coronet Peak team member and former top Kiwi rider Erin Greene being the first to ride the trail. Whakatipu … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Former St Bede’s College Friar Rowan Donoghue arrives at the Christchurch District Court for an appearance on January 28. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ A man who was sexually abused by a priest says he’s “appalled” police were not notified the priest had admitted abuse to leaders of his religious order nearly … Read more