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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to immediately and categorically rule out any form of ‘water tax’ in its proposed RMA replacement bill. “There’s absolutely no way we’re going to support any laws that open the door to taxing water,” Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper says. “A water tax would … Read more
Source: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) After a thorough recruitment process, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayle Holmes as our new Deputy Chief Executive, Regulatory Enablement and Response, to the Executive Leadership Team. Gayle is currently a member of the executive team as General Manager, Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Clothing is among the most popular things to sell. Rawpixel Ltd The rising cost of living is seeing New Zealanders increasingly choosing to buy and sell goods in the secondhand marketplace. According to TradeMe’s latest report on the circular economy which surveyed 4000 people, 64 percent cite financial pressure as the … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 26 January 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The Te Pū Hono programme is a 30-month paid cadetship designed to support people at the start of long-term conservation careers. The first intake of 10 kaihonoa taiao cadets has begun the programme following a pōwhiri at Ōmaka Marae, hosted by … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will face questions following a visit to Space Operations New Zealand. Luxon has been touring the facility in Southland with Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. The stand-up is due to start around 2.45pm. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The project management office for the new Dunedin Hospital. RNZ / Delphine Herbert Health New Zealand says two of its flagship hospital rebuilds are on track despite red alerts put on them months ago. The red ratings on the Nelson and Dunedin projects were in the latest publicly available investment report … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The case was taken to the High Court but had been referred to independent arbitration. (File photo) RNZ / Dan Cook A High Court Judge has won the right to have a dispute over a family bach heard in private, rather than open court. In 2022, Justice Anne Hinton sold her … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor is promising to reduce the city’s commercial rates burden, but admits he doesn’t yet have the council’s backing to do so. Andrew Little told a Wellington Chamber of Commerce breakfast event that the current commercial rates differential meant that businesses paid … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 February 2026 New Zealand has the highest proportion of threatened indigenous species in the world, with more than 1,000 native species currently classified as ‘threatened’ by extinction, and almost two-thirds of our rare ecosystems at risk of collapse. This new round of the DOC Community Fund will support local … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Romance scams are among the most emotionally damaging forms of cybercrime because they combine carefully manufactured intimacy with financial theft – the scammers go after your heart, and then your wallet. Scammers use common dating apps to find victims and start online relationships, then trick their victims into buying fake cryptocurrency. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach “Geopolitical Volatility” is a top five current and future risk, highlighting the growing instability across the region 83 Percent of Firms Report Rising Insurable Risk Costs TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the Japan findings … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fifty-one people were killed in two attacks on mosques in Christchurch in 2019. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Lawyers acting for the terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques say their client suffered a “complete destruction of his identity” because of his prison conditions, leading to an irrational decision to … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken is before a Judicial Conduct Panel accused of disrupting the event at Auckland’s Northern Club. RNZ Composite A gudge accused of disrupting an NZ First event must have known who she was yelling at, a party members says. Judge Ema Aitken is before a Judicial Conduct Panel accused … Read more
Source: PHARMAC 12 February 2026 Media release Medicines Hospital devices Pharmac has begun work to update the Pharmaceutical Schedule to make it easier to use, faster to update, and fit for a modern health system. “The Pharmaceutical Schedule is a national tool that helps people understand which medicines, vaccines, medical devices, and related products are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The case was taken to the High Court but had been referred to independent arbitration. (File photo) RNZ / Dan Cook A High Court Judge has won the right to have a dispute over a family bach heard in private, rather than open court. In 2022, Justice Anne Hinton sold her … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Maire Martin, Wayde Egan, Leka Halasima, Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad prepare in different ways for their 2026 NRL season. Photosport/RNZ NRL Pre-season: NZ Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles Kickoff: 3.40pm Saturday, 14 February McLean Park, Napier Live blog updates on RNZ Analysis: Take a deep breath and soak in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington’s mayor is promising to reduce the city’s commercial rates burden, but admits he doesn’t yet have the council’s backing to do so. Andrew Little told a Wellington Chamber of Commerce breakfast event that the current commercial rates differential meant that businesses paid … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters at a house fire on Balmain Road in Chatswood. RNZ/Paris Ibell One person has escaped a house fire in North Auckland this afternoon. Fire and Emergency (FENZ) crews are extinguishing a fire at a two-storey house on Balmain Road in Chatswood. A FENZ spokesperson said they were called to the … Read more
Source: Media Outreach 2025 Global Travel Management Company of the Year recognition affirms ATPI’s leadership in localised, enterprise-ready travel management TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – ATPI Taiwan continues to strengthen its position as a trusted global travel management partner for organisations operating in Taiwan, following the recognition of ATPI’s … Read more
Source: Media Outreach MSC calls on retailers to increase their offer of sustainable seafood products ahead of the Chinese New Year, in response to insights from consumers SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – As families across Singapore and Malaysia prepare to toss yusheng and serve whole steamed fish for Chinese New … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man will scoot to court today following an alleged robbery in east Auckland yesterday afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were notified of an incident in Point England Road where a person had allegedly been assaulted and their scooter taken. Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in popular 90s TV show Dawson’s Creek, has died. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” read a statement shared to Van Der Beek’s official Instagram page … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Australian activewear label AROHA has changed its name after copping heat for using a Māori word despite having no connection to te ao Māori. “This isn’t a rebrand. It’s a reflection of who we are now,” the brand wrote on their social media account on Tuesday, alongside a tile sharing their … Read more
Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 12 – Monday 16 February Orange Heavy Rain Watch on Friday for eastern Bay of Plenty/northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti Yellow Heavy Rain Watches on Friday for much of the North Island Lower temperatures expected from Saturday. MetService is predicting the run of warmer-than-average temperatures will end this weekend, as a front … Read more
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning New Zealanders about the increasing threat posed by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) escalating its industrial relations activity to two one-hour strikes per week. Strikes are currently planned between midday-1pm this coming Friday and Monday, with subsequent strike notices in place … Read more
Source: PSA The PSA is calling on New Zealand First to stand by New Zealand workers and vote down the most draconian anti-worker legislation since the notorious Employment Contracts Act in 1991. The Employment Relations Amendment Bill was set to pass today but has now been removed from the Order Paper. “Now is the time for … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mārama, the debut feature from Taratoa Stappard, opens in cinemas across Aotearoa today. It is a bold and chilling Māori gothic horror that interrogates and commits revenge upon the Māoriland era of our history, when Māori culture and our people were collected and traded as romantic curios from a far-flung island … Read more