NNew Zealand Read More 18-year-old Kishan Patel fatally crushed by car while changing oil, coroner findsFebruary 19, 2026 A friend found 18-year-old Kishan Patel with his car on top of him. Photo: 123rf A coroner says…
NNew Zealand Read More Asia’s oldest orchestra looks to strike a chord in AucklandFebruary 19, 2026 Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Photo: Supplied Asia’s oldest orchestra is returning to Auckland after half a century as part…
HHeadlines Read More UK police arrest King Charles’ brother Andrew over misconduct relating to EpsteinFebruary 19, 2026 By Michael Holden and Sam Tabahriti, Reuters Unmarked police cars arrived at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on Thursday. Photo:…
NNew Zealand Read More Northland farmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogsFebruary 19, 2026 Farmer Finn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped. Photo: RNZ/Sally Round…
HHeadlines Read More British dual nationals with NZ passports no longer need new UK passportFebruary 19, 2026 Dual citizens face having to get both passports and keep them up to date – and to get…
NNew Zealand Read More Many tenants of social housing agency Te Toi Mahana unable to access rent subsidyFebruary 19, 2026 A Wellington social housing agency has a cap of 380 Income Related Rent Subsidy places. (File photo) Photo:…
HHeadlines Read More Opposition parties react to Auckland housing U-turnFebruary 19, 2026 Labour deputy leader and spokesperson for Auckland Carmel Sepuloni. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver Labour says the Housing…
HHeadlines Read More Hamilton-to-Auckland train Te Huia trial extended to June 2027February 19, 2026 Te Huia was launched in April 2021 for a five-year trial which was due to end in June…
HHeadlines Read More UK police arrest King Charles’ brother Andrew, BBC reportsFebruary 19, 2026 By Michael Holden and Sam Tabahriti, Reuters Photo: AFP / JORDAN PETTITT King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor…
NNew Zealand Read More Fatal dog mauling: Animal control staff visited property day before attackFebruary 19, 2026 Police at the scene of the fatal attack. Photo: RNZ *Amendment: This story has been updated with more…
NNew Zealand Read More Mining company withdraws application for fast-track approval to mine Taranaki seabedFebruary 19, 2026 Mining company Trans-Tasman Resources has withdrawn an application for fast-track approval to mine the Taranaki seabed. Photo: Supplied/…
NNew Zealand Read More Wairarapa residents assess damage after this week’s stormFebruary 19, 2026 The unprecedented flooding at Whāngaimoana Beach has laid-waste Mellisa Tipene’s veggie garden. The small settlement on Wairarapa’s south…