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Source: Radio New Zealand Unemployment is at its highest in more than a decade, but an economist says that could actually be an early sign of economic strength, as more people return to the workforce. RNZ New Zealand’s unemployment rate is the highest in a decade, but a leading economist is cautiously optimistic about the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Influencers must stay on the right side of the tax rules. (File photo) Supplied/123rf Emily Holdaway, or Officially Em, as she is known to her thousands of online followers, says she is running a constant type of mental tally when it comes to what is a “business” expense and what is … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has ring-fenced $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. “Critical minerals are used everywhere, from clean energy technologies and electronics to aviation, medical technology and more. They are … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis. Supplied A law expert says it is ironic the coalition appears to have run out of time to put a four year Parliamentary term to a referendum. The government has ditched a bill to put a longer electoral term to a binding referendum, citing … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Shaun Johnson and coach Andrew Webster at Warriors training. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL pre-season: Warriors v Dolphins Kickoff: 8pm Friday, 20 February Leichhardt Oval, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ An old, familiar face made a rare appearance at NZ Warriors training this week, as coach Andrew Webster faced early test of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Phil Pennington The Chief Victims Advisor says there needs to be an independent investigation into historical allegations of sexual abuse at St Bede’s College. The Christchurch boys’ school is conducting its own investigation, but Ruth Money says that is like marking its own homework. A man who was sexually … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / NZTA State Highway 35 is set to reopen, once more connecting Tairāwhiti to the eastern Bay of Plenty. It has been three weeks since heavy rainfall and flooding brought down multiple slips, closing the road between Pōtaka and Te Araroa. Transport Minister Chris Bishop said a quarter of a … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Repaired Lake Ferry Road at Turanganui River bridge. Supplied The South Wairarapa District Council is delivering supplies by helicopter to more than 200 people still cut off on the southern coastline. The bridge to Lake Ferry was reopened Wednesday evening, freeing roughly 70 people who had been cut off by storms. … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The increase showed the job market in 2026 was on “much stronger footing”, according to SEEK. (File photo) 123rf Job ads rose for the eighth month in a row in January, showing the job market was on a “much stronger footing” than a year ago, according to SEEK. The latest SEEK … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Property experts say there are a few things that can happen to influence a property’s value – some within the owner’s control and some not. RNZ House prices aren’t moving much in many parts of the country – but what could cause the value of your place to drop? Property experts … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Zoi Sadowski Synnott reacts in the snowboard women’s slopestyle final run 3 during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park, in Livigno (Valtellina), on February 18, 2026. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won silver in the women’s Snowboard Slopestyle event, in a final … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Dane Menzies falls as he competes in the snowboard men’s slopestyle final run 2 during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park, in Livigno (Valtellina), on February 18, 2026. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP Dane Menzies has missed out on a medal in the Snowboard Slopestyle … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Designed as the next milestone in Infinix’s flagship journey, the NOTE 60 SERIES elevates the brand’s signature NOTE line with a sharper focus on flagship-class performance, expressive design, and immersive everyday experiences that go beyond expectations. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2026 – At its annual flagship … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were at the scene on Hoani St in Christchurch’s Northcote. SAM SHERWOOD / RNZ Police have swarmed a Christchurch street after a reported home invasion where several people were injured. A reporter on the scene at Hoani Street in Northcote said there were multiple police cars and ambulances on the … Read more
Source: Statistics New Zealand Business price indexes: December 2025 quarter – information release 18 February 2026 Business price indexes (BPI) includes the producers price index (PPI), capital goods price index (CGPI), and farm expenses price index (FEPI). Key facts In the December 2025 quarter compared with the September 2025 quarter: the output producers price index (PPI) … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Banks Peninsula farmers and businesses are counting the cost of devastating flooding that swamped paddocks and swept through Little River. The peninsula remained under a state of emergency although State Highway 75 from Christchurch to Akaroa reopened on Wednesday afternoon and telecommunications were restored after widespread outages. About 120 properties remained … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police were at the scene on Hoani St in Christchurch’s Northcote. SAM SHERWOOD / RNZ Police have swarmed a Christchurch street after a reported home invasion where several people were injured. A reporter on the scene at Hoani Street in Northcote said there were multiple police cars and ambulances on the … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Wellington family has been forced out of their home after a large branch flattened their roof in this week’s vicious storm. William Ray, an RNZ employee and Johnsonville resident, said his family were lucky to leave when they did, with the branch now precariously leaning against his house. Ray said … Read more
Source: Media Outreach New integration adds data-centric protection to Temenos Transact, streamlining compliance, secure modernization, and AI analytics. WIESBADEN, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 18 February 2026 – comforte AG, a global leader in data-centric security, and ITSS Global, a premier Temenos delivery partner, have announced a collaboration to help retail, commercial and private banks … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s visualisation of a second Mt Victoria Tunnel in Wellington. NZTA / Waka Kotahi The Transport Minister says holding off on a second Mount Victoria tunnel is something under consideration, if congestion charging shows it is not needed. But the Finance Minister insists the project is “all go,” with work already … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Moa Point Wastewater Plant. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The head of Wellington’s new water entity says it’s still unclear how its takeover of the barely-functional Moa Point wastewater treatment plant will work. Tiaki Wai replaces Wellington Water from 1 July, inheriting council-owned water assets including the Moa Point plant. For two … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has scrapped plans for a referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the coalition agreements secured getting legislation to select committee and no further. “We won’t be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Nepal’s government is looking at rules to ensure that only experienced climbers can climb Mount Everest. credit: Nirmal Purja A Wanaka-based adventure consultant says she agrees that anyone wanting to climb Mount Everest should have previously summited a 7000 metre high mountain at least once. Nepal’s government is considering the new … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Spark saw a net after tax profit of $64 million for the six months ended December. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Telecommunications company Spark’s mobile and broadband businesses delivered slight revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent increase in net profit. “The first half of FY26 has … Read more
Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has announced the appointment of Stuart Calman as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador. “I am pleased to welcome Stuart to this role, given his expertise in foreign policy, trade and development, along with strong climate policy experience,” Mr Watts says. “Stuart brings an excellent understanding of … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Wellington family has been forced out of their home after a large branch flattened their roof in this week’s vicious storm. William Ray, an RNZ employee and Johnsonville resident, said his family were lucky to leave when they did, with the branch now precariously leaning against his house. Ray said … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 75 connecting Christchurch to Akaroa reopened on Wednesday. The New Zealand Transport Agency said road users would need to take care and prepare for temporary restrictions, but the flooding and slips had been cleared. Banks Peninsula was pelted by ten times the monthly average rainfall in the last 48 … Read more