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Source: Radio New Zealand A re-creation of a person using an online sports betting platform. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More university students are getting into financial trouble because they are being bombarded by sports betting companies, the Problem Gambling Foundation says. Stories were emerging of flats of students gambling rent money and student allowances on … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand In just over 13 minutes worth of music, stars and symbolism, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny rewrote what it means to be American in a time of strife. For months, conservatives from the president on down have painted him as anti-American. Last night, Bad Bunny asked: What if I’m the real … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington’s mayor can’t say if ratepayers in the broader Wellington region will foot the bill for the failure of the Moa Point wastewater plant. It could be months before the plant returns to full operation after nearly 80 percent of its equipment was damaged by a backflow … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Leroy Carter scores a try for the All Blacks. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs until after next year’s World Cup. The winger and loose forward, who play for Bay of Plenty and Northland respectively, have re-committed to the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s Waitematā Station. Dan Satherley / RNZ Auckland train services on both the Southern and Western lines are being restored after a fault was found between Waitematā and Newmarket. The Parnell rail tunnel was closed overnight after deficient track repairs were carried out over Waitangi Weekend. Auckland Transport said the fault … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand An unidentified Northland couple noticed cracks and movement around their home near Whangārei in 2018. Calvin Samuel A Northland couple denied Earthquake Commission (EQC) cover for their landslip-damaged home finally got a payout after bringing in their own expert three years later. Even so, they came close to losing out entirely … Read more
Source: Flow Neuroscience A new study of over 50,000 children in the US found that spending four or more hours a day on screens is associated with a higher prevalence of mental health problems. This association is mediated by reduced physical activity and disrupted sleep routines. (ref. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-06609-1 ) February 9, 2026. A new Nature Portfolio … Read more
Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association The skill, speed and teamwork of some of New Zealand’s volunteer firefighters will be on full display when the UFBA South Island Waterway Challenge 2026 comes to Dudley Park in Rangiora on Saturday 14 February 2026. Hosted by the United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA), the South Island Waterway Challenge brings together … Read more
Source: New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Health and Safety changes released today will neither improve safety nor be easier for businesses to follow – it’s a big, missed opportunity say health and safety experts. “The new requirements outlined in the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, are confusing and could add to compliance costs, … Read more
Source: Auckland Council Got a clever idea to help Aucklanders cut down on food waste? Auckland Council’s Love Food Hate Waste grants are open again, and this year there’s extra funding on the table. From 9 February to 15 March, individuals and organisations can apply for $500–$6,000 to run projects that teach people how to … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 6 days ago Receiving a scholarship after five years of study at EIT is “extra-rewarding” for Bachelor of Nursing student Jessie Tomoana (Ngāti Kahungunu), who left school at 15 before later returning to education as a mother. The 36-year-old from Waipatu received the Te Maari Joe (Nursing) Scholarship and will … Read more
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 5 days ago EIT Bachelor of Creative Practice (Music) student Kaden Hura-McIntosh is already making his mark as an independent musician, with two albums released and a new EP developed through his studies. The 19-year-old (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pāhauwera) from Flaxmere says last year was a defining time in his … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing in a suite of events from the Bay of Islands to Tekapo, as part of its $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the events announced today span sports, food, culture and innovation, providing something for everyone and creating unforgettable … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each team has gone through an eventful off season, so today we’re checking in on the Hurricanes. Read: Highlanders preview Read: Moana Pasifika preview Read: Blues … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Connor Garden-Bachop (centre) of the Highlanders is tackled by Jordan Petaia (left) and Jock Campbell (right) of the Reds during the Super Rugby Pacific 2024. PHOTOSPORT Highlanders and Māori All Blacks player Connor Garden-Bachop died suddenly of natural causes, a coroner has found. The 25-year-old was found in bed while staying … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand By the time an ambulance got to Johnathon Taituma, 43, about an hour and 40 minutes after his initial 111 call, he was dead. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson He called 111 struggling to breathe. But by the time an ambulance got to Johnathon Taituma, 43, about an hour and 40 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Mt Albert Aquatic Centre. Supplied / Community Leisure Management WorkSafe says it intends to revisit an Auckland aquatic centre after two people were injured on a hydroslide. It said it was first notified after a man was injured at the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre in late December. Less than a week … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand NZEI spokesperson Conor Fraser says the union sought an injunction last year to stop the deduction but failed. RNZ / Quin Tauetau More than 700 Education Ministry staff who work with disabled children will try to win back the pay they lost during a partial strike last year. The Educational Institute … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand March 2019 massacres happened at Christchurch’s Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Court of Appeal will hear from the lawyers who would have represented Brenton Tarrant if he went to trial. The 35-year-old white supremacist is seeking to overturn his guilty pleas for the March … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 2495.HK), one of the leading enterprises in Conversational Artificial Intelligence (CoAI), is pleased to announce that it has successfully won the bid for the “South Sichuan Intelligent Valley AI … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 2025 Annual Results – Financial Highlights (Figures for the corresponding period in 2024 are shown in brackets) Consolidated revenue: HK$1,046million (HK$695million) Consolidated net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company:HK$69 million (HK$230million) Basic loss per share: 3.38 HK cents (11.29 … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Advances multi-typology brand expansion into more than 10 new cities in Asia Pacific and Europe, including lyf in Wellington and Ascott in Taipei SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), signed a record 19,000 units … Read more
Source: Media Outreach NANCHONG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 – On February 4, at a briefing on cultural and tourism activities for the 2026 Spring Festival hosted by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Nanchong City announced an extended Spring Festival holiday (from the eighth day of the twelfth … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 – The consortium composing Centurium Capital, Temasek and True Light successfully completed the privatization of ANE (Cayman) Inc. (“ANE”). With its delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange effective 4:00 PM today, ANE begins a new chapter as a privately held … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Bora to discuss a recent collaboration with Therapi AI, highlighting its focus on strengthening operational execution across the biopharma development cycle and supply chain through AI-enabled technologies HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 – Bora Pharmaceuticals (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 6472.TW; OTCQX: BORAY), a pharmaceutical services company operating … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand District Court Judge Ema Aitken at the Judicial Conduct Panel on Monday. Finn Blackwell / RNZ A lawyer has told a Judicial Conduct Panel removing a judge is done to protect the judiciary, as the inquiry into acusations a District Court Judge disrupted a New Zealand First event begins. Judge Ema … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Register Now for a Chance to Win YF Life Presents: LEON LAI ROBBABA CONCERT 2026 Live Tickets HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 February 2026 -YF Life Insurance International Ltd. (YF Life) is excited to announce the launch of the “YFLink Concert Tickets Lucky Draw”, offering music fans the … Read more