NNew Zealand Read More Wellington resident horrified after raw sewage ‘exploded’ from his toiletFebruary 19, 2026 The resident lives near Moa Point in Wellington. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone This story contains photos of…
NNew Zealand Read More ‘Very strange’: Auckland councillors’ mixed reaction to government’s housing backdownFebruary 19, 2026 Housing Minister Chris Bishop at the announcement about the government’s revised plans yesterday. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Housing Minister…
NNew Zealand Read More New Zealand advocate for people with endomentriosisFebruary 19, 2026 Endometriosis campaigner Deborah Bush has been given a global award recognising her work advocating for people with the…
EEntertainment Read More Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes first senior UK royal to be arrested in centuries. Here’s what we knowFebruary 19, 2026 By Christian Edwards, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Issy Ronald, CNN Explainer: The UK’s former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew…
HHeadlines Read More Neurology patient sees specialist faster as a tourist in France than back homeFebruary 19, 2026 It can take months to see a specialist in New Zealand. (File photo) Photo: PEAKSTOCK / SCIENCE PHOTO…
NNew Zealand Read More Bill to make English an official language of NZ introduced to ParliamentFebruary 19, 2026 NZ First’s Winston Peters fiercely defended a bill to make English an official language. Photo: RNZ / Mark…
SSports Read More Fast and fur-ious: Dog makes unexpected Olympic debut during cross-country ski finishFebruary 19, 2026 By Ben Church, CNN There was a welcome addition to the end of Wednesday’s Olympic women’s cross-country skiing…
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…