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Source: Radio New Zealand Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea, of the 1st NZSAS Regiment, died in a training accident in South Auckland in 2019. Defence Force / Supplied Army training rules have been tightened since the death of special forces soldier Nicholas Kahotea, the man in charge of training says. Kahotea fell several storeys while training … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which will reform New Zealand’s work health and safety law and regulations. “The changes in this Bill will make it easier to run a business in New Zealand by increasing certainty and removing fear, helping to ease costs … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A former All Black believes it’s time for a Pacific Islander to take the reins as New Zealand coach. In 2024, players with Pacific Island heritage made up 14 of the 32-man All Blacks squad, with Christian Lio-Willie, Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du’Plessis Kirifi earning caps in 2025. Star Moana Pasifika signing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The independent review will look at the Reserve Bank’s response to the pandemic. RNZ / Alexander Robertson A review into the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic was originally intended to be completed by March. The Finance Minister says the delay was due to how long it took … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Regenerative sheep farmers could muster an above-market pay cheque for their sustainable wool clip, thanks to a new industry deal. Wools of New Zealand signed a new contract to supply American-owned company Keraplast, based in Ōtautahi, with hundreds of tonnes of strong wool over the next five … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaking at Waitangi Treaty Grounds last week. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First will campaign on a referendum on the Māori seats this year, with the party saying the time had come for a decision on their future. Te Pāti Māori said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police found the Nissan X-Trail in the Mahurangi River. NZ POLICE / SUPPLIED The car of a man who was swept away in the Mahurangi River north of Auckland last month has been found. Tekanimaeu Arobati disappeared during severe weather on 21 January. The 47-year-old’s body was found three days later … Read more
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it has released its December 2025 Half Year Financial Accounts and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for Paladin Energy Ltd and its controlled entities for the three and six month periods ended … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Built for growing families and unpredictable schedules, the VinFast VF 8 combines spaciousness, towing capacity, advanced safety features, and long-term warranty coverage in an electric SUV that handles daily routines and unexpected detours alike. DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – In the Middle East, families rarely plan … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being explored as a way to support breast screening services and improve early detection for women across New Zealand, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “AI is providing new opportunities to strengthen our healthcare system and deliver smarter, more responsive care for New Zealanders,” Mr Brown says. “As … 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: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – As Hong Kong’s outbound travel market surges, so do the headaches involving insurance claims. A recent deep dive by 10Life, the independent insurance comparison platform, shows a growing rift between what travelers think they bought and what their policies actually … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Acting Superintendent Ash Tabb, Christchurch Metro Acting Area Commander: A quick-thinking member of the public led Police to a burglar after spotting their own stolen tools on Facebook marketplace. They arranged to meet the seller and viewed the tools which were reported stolen in January. After … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government [Keynote delivered at the New Zealand Economic Forum, 12 February 2026] Tēnā koutou katoa, and good morning. Thank you to Professor Jennifer Kerr and the University of Waikato Management School for hosting us. It is great to be here in the Waikato – a region that is building capability for the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Fr Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ Police are appealing for anyone with information regarding a former priest convicted of historical sexual offending to come forward. It comes after RNZ was approached by former pupils of St Patrick’s Silverstream with concerns about former priest … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Police have located a vehicle outstanding since a man was washed away in the Mahurangi River on 21 January 2026. Forty-seven-year-old Tekanimaeu Arobati was later located in the river days later on 24 January. Inspector Nina Pedersen, from Waitematā North Police, says Police have continued to search for the vehicle Mr … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Flight attendants working on Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777 and 787 long range aircraft are striking on Thursday and Friday after failing to agree on pay conditions. Supplied/ Air NZ An Air New Zealand customer has been left upset after discovering at the last minute that a cabin crew strike had … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Retired judge Paul Davison, KC, has been appointed to lead the review which was previously signalled by Tauranga City Council. RNZ A retired judge has been appointed to lead an external review into the events leading up to the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide. The review, previously signalled by Tauranga City Council, … Read more
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