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Source: Media Outreach About De Beers Group Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is delivering for the rapidly growing communities of North-West Auckland, with land now prioritised and earmarked for a much-needed new secondary school in Kumeū, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “This Government is delivering for growth communities and acting now to support families with the schools they need. Protecting land through … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation The 2026 Chinese New Year is on Tuesday February 17, entering the Year of the Horse. As part of the celebrations, many people will be sharing gifts, including American ginseng and other traditional Chinese medicines. Some of these products contain ingredients from species protected under CITES. To bring them into New … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 February 2026 MetService has already issued orange warnings for the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti. Heavy rain is expected across many parts of the North Island. Kahori Nakagawa, Acting Operations Manager Hawke’s Bay, says it’s important for visitors to check DOC’s website for any current warnings and updates, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Southern Police Search and Rescue are urging anyone heading to the outdoors to be prepared after multiple search and rescue operations since the new year. Southern District’s Operations Manager Inspector Matthew Scoles oversees all Search and Rescue teams across the district, and emphasises that while conditions may be perfect when heading … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government welcomes new data showing New Zealand’s international visitor arrivals continued to rise in December, with strong growth from China and Australia in particular. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says Stats NZ’s arrival statistics for December 2025 show New Zealand’s tourism recovery continues to build. The December 2025 year … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A Police operation in Pukekohe quickly rounded up several persons of interest in recent aggravated robbery investigations. The situation unfolded on Thursday afternoon with Police resource flooding into the township, resulting in three sought offenders being arrested. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, from Counties Manukau CIB, says an off-duty officer located a … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A dangerous driver allegedly travelling on the wrong side of the road with his children in the car will now face court. At about 12.20am, Police attempted to stop a vehicle seen travelling at excess speed on Pilkington Road, Panmure. “The vehicle failed to stop and has then been observed running … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Trained Oranga Tamariki staff will shortly be able to administer life-saving medicines, in a common sense move that will also allow young people to access the services of Nurse Practitioners. “Previously only a doctor or nurse could administer EpiPens and Glucagon Pen Kits, and if there wasn’t a doctor or nurse … Read more
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 13 February 2026 Periods of rain, some it heavy, are predicted for Coromandel through 13, 14 and 15 February. A MetService Orange Weather Warning for the area was issued at 11 am today. DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says the Trigger Response Action Plan for Mautohe Cathedral Cove requires … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police are working to locate Steven Te Maru Walters, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Walters, 40, is wanted by Police in relation to breaching his release conditions and is known to frequent the Whangārei area. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police. If you … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand today. “The Commonwealth plays an important role in bringing countries together around shared values,” Mr Peters says. “New Zealand welcomes the Secretary-General’s engagement in the Pacific and her focus on reform, and we … Read more
Source: NZCTU The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home healthy and safe, says New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey. “New Zealand has a long way to go to make workplaces safer, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The friendship forged after the Gallipoli campaign more than a century ago is stronger than ever, following an official visit by a senior Turkish delegation, Veterans Minister Chris Penk says. The delegation comprised Mr Ömer Toraman, the Governor of Çanakkale — the province encompassing the Gallipoli Peninsula — Mr İsmail Kaşdemir, President of the Gallipoli Historical Site Directorate, … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Northcote is rapidly transforming – and with nearly 890 new homes already completed, another 300 under construction and more planned, improved community facilities are essential. To support this growing neighbourhood and create better spaces for people to connect, a new multi-purpose community hub will begin next month on the site of the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has today released New Zealand’s new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) National Strategy. “The Strategy for 2026–2030 sets out a four-year work programme to make it easier for honest New Zealanders and businesses to get ahead, while making it harder for criminals to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Hamilton is set to come alive this weekend as rugby league fans descend on the city for the 2026 NRL All Stars event, backed by the Government. “The NRL All Stars event is a unique, trans-Tasman celebration of sport, community and culture, bringing together Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori players to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons: Police are appealing for anyone who may have information on offending by Father Rowan Donoghue to come forward. This comes after all suppressions for Father Donoghue lifted on 28 January 2026. He has pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court on 13 November 2025, in … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A dirt bike rider allegedly caught driving dangerously through Ōtara has had his wheels confiscated and is facing a raft of charges. On Sunday, Police observed a dirt bike rider allegedly weaving in and out of traffic on Bairds Road. Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says the … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement that will streamline trade and reduce costs, Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. Export health certification confirms products meet the importing country’s regulatory requirements, including in animal or plant health, hygiene, and food safety. The current paper-based … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Do you need words of affirmation? Quality time? Acts of service? Gifts? Or physical touch? Figuring out your “love language” has become one of the most successful relationship ideas of the past two decades. Why? Because the idea is simple, flattering and easy to apply. While incredibly popular and often used … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s announcement about a plan to establish an LNG import facility, and the levy to fund it, has been badly received. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Imported liquified natural gas could be a stopgap insurance policy against dry years – or an expensive, dirty fuel that will hit Kiwis … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis is urging the previous Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr to front up to the inquiry into the economic responses to Covid-19. The government announced the independent review on Wednesday, saying it would identify key lessons from the spike in … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / New Zealand Medical Journal A spooky image described a “grim reaper” has shown up in a medical scan of someone who’d just be in a car accident. The person was actually unharmed, but the New Zealand Medical Journal has highlighted the case an an example of pareidolia. That was … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Judith Collins will remain an MP and continue to hold her portfolios until she moves to her new position as Law Commission president in the middle of the year. Nick Monro Judith Collins was the only person considered for the role of Law Commission president – with no recruitment process, no … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Lucas Casey and Ethan Blackadder. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs Photosport Highlanders v Crusaders Kick-off: 7:05pm Friday 13 February Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Live blog updates on RNZ And we’re back. Super Rugby Pacific returns with a southern derby between the Highlanders and the Crusaders, two teams coming in with very contrasting … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Davison KC has been named to help Tauranga City Council’s external review. RNZ Hundreds of thousands of files have been identified by Tauranga City Council that it thinks could be relevant to a review of what it knew and how fast it acted before the deadly landslip at Mount Maunganui … Read more