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How Much Do You Really Need To Retire Early?
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 5:55 pm | RNZ
You've probably heard the warnings about retirement, but what if you want out early? More >>
Former St George's Preparatory School Students Step Back In Time Ahead Of Its Demolition
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 5:52 pm | RNZ
Whanganui's St George's Preparatory School is being deconstructed - piece-by-piece - ahead of being repurposed for a iwi health organisation. More >>
Confusion Over West Papua Bombing, Displacement Claims, As Shooting Of Pilots Confirmed
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 4:05 pm | RNZ
The Indonesian government has dismissed a claim that its military has been bombing villages in West Papua. More >>
Teaching Council Fell Short In Managing Conflicts Of Interest, Investigation Finds
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 4:01 pm | RNZ
The Public Service Commission has published its investigation into procurement and conflicts of interest management. More >>
Pharmacists Vote To Accept Health NZ Pay Offer
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 3:56 pm | RNZ
The agreement covers pay and conditions for pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and technicians. More >>
Sharks Disrupting Fishing Operations In The Northern Marianas
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 3:53 pm | RNZ
Fishers in the CNMI have raised concern about sharks disrupting fishing operations, destroying gear, and undermining already strained livelihoods. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 17 February
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 3:49 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including a typhoid update out of Tonga. More >>
World Champion Luca Harrington Qualifies For Big Air Final
Monday, 16 February 2026, 1:20 pm | RNZ
The Wānaka freeskier has qualified for the final of the big air at the Winter Olympics, saying it was an honour to be there. More >>
Power Outages: What To Do - And What Not To Do - When The Electricity Goes Out
Monday, 16 February 2026, 1:17 pm | RNZ
Tens of thousands of households are without power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island. More >>
Why Auckland's Bug Problem Is Getting Worse
Monday, 16 February 2026, 1:15 pm | RNZ
From ants inside clothing packages from Australia to potentially deadly European hornets, Auckland has recently become a hotspot for unwanted insects. More >>
Households And The Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate Decision
Monday, 16 February 2026, 1:06 pm | RNZ
How soon is the official cash rate likely to start to increase? And will any hint of it send what banks charge higher? More >>
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon 'Open' To Looking At Bed Tax In A Second Term
Monday, 16 February 2026, 12:59 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister has softened his language around a bed tax, indicating it is something the government will consider if it wins a second term. More >>
Fiji To Restore Permanent Presence In Auckland - Diplomat
Monday, 16 February 2026, 12:56 pm | RNZ
The Fijian government plans to reopen its consulate in Auckland to assist the Fijian diaspora and harness trade development opportunities in Aotearoa. More >>
Six-Monthly Company Reporting Season Hoped To Start To Reflect Turnaround In Economy
Monday, 16 February 2026, 12:55 pm | RNZ
There are high hopes that earnings will start to reflect the turnaround in the economy. More >>
SailGP Reviews Split-Fleet Experiment, After High-Speed Crash Between NZ, France
Monday, 16 February 2026, 12:49 pm | RNZ
Chief executive Sir Russell Coutts confirms the reduced format will become the norm, when the field grows to 14 teams next year. More >>
Retail Crime Group Rented Expensive Symonds Street Space Against Advice
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 4:16 pm | RNZ
The group is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year. More >>
Mediawatch: Solids, Liquids And Gas - Infrastructure Ills Back In The Frame
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 4:13 pm | RNZ
Mediawatch: Sewage is pouring into Wellington's harbour while the government plans gas imports. Are media focusing on politics over the bigger picture? More >>
Employment Relations And Speedy, Lopsided Debates
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 4:10 pm | RNZ
The government continues legislating apace, with frequent extra sittings. Among the priorities this week was a bill to "rebalance" employee-employer rights. The debate was lopsided. More >>
'The Girl From Tahiti': Pacific Islands In The Epstein Files
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 4:07 pm | RNZ
Analysis - The latest files released by the US Department of Justice on the late financier and convicted child sex offender identifies several notable appearances of Pacific Island countries. More >>
SailGP: Kiwi Driver Phil Robertson Wants Changes After Black Foils, France Crash
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 4:05 pm | RNZ
Two sailors were injured and racing was suspended, when New Zealand and France collided while racing off Wynyard Point. More >>
