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📢 Sky TV is apologising for what it says is a processing error that meant some Sky Sport Now annual pass customers were not given enough information about their contracts rolling over.
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Sky customers get $50 refund after 'process error'
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February 12, 2026 at 7:52 AM
📢 Sky TV is apologising for what it says is a processing error that meant some Sky Sport Now annual pass customers were not given enough information about their contracts rolling over.
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Maritime NZ investigates sinking of Fiordland Jet commercial jetboat on Waiau River
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February 12, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Taupō school fire: Students to keep studying from home next week
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February 12, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Baby killed in Wairoa school bus crash
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February 12, 2026 at 6:22 AM
📢 A Checkpoint investigation has revealed how accessible are potentially dangerous nitrous oxide or nangs in large quantities from dairies, vape stores and convenience stores.
How accessible are nangs? An RNZ investigation found out
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February 12, 2026 at 6:22 AM
📢 Former prison officer Moeaia Tuai has been jailed for more than 16 years after being found guilty on two charges of slavery, two counts of rape and a string of other sexual assaults.
Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal
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February 12, 2026 at 5:42 AM
📢 The owner of a Mount Maunganui pizzeria which has only just reopened after the deadly Mauao landslide says revenue is half what it would usually be in summer.
Mt Maunganui business owner says revenue down by half after landslide
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February 12, 2026 at 5:22 AM
📢 A residency pathway for bus drivers requires English language to the level of a post-graduate international student, after two years on a working visa.
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'Ongoing concerns' immigration requirements for bus drivers too tough
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February 12, 2026 at 5:22 AM
📢 A residency pathway for bus drivers requires English language to the level of a post-graduate international student, after two years on a working visa.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues expecting big second half challenge against Chiefs
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February 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
📢 The Public Service Amendment Bill is back from Select Committee, reigniting debate on the culture war flashpoint - diversity, equity and inclusion.
Public Service Amendment Bill reignites diversity debate
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February 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
📢 A Nurses Organisation delegate says it was an "embarrassing U-turn for Te Whatu Ora", but heartening to see they had listened to members.
Health NZ drops plan to charge market rates for hospital car parking
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February 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
📢 But a physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of new space launches.
Government increases New Zealand space launch limit to 1000
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February 12, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Is it time for the All Blacks to have a Pasifika coach?
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February 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
📢 Nicholas Kahotea died after falling several storeys while training to step from a hovering helicopter onto a building.
SAS rules 'tightened' since death of soldier Nicholas Kahotea in training accident
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February 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
📢 The review into RBNZ's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic is now set to be published in September.
Reserve Bank review set for completion in September, originally due to be done by March
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February 12, 2026 at 3:42 AM
📢 Regenerative sheep farmers could muster an above-market pay cheque for their sustainable wool clip, thanks to a new industry deal.
New deal paying above market price for regenerative sheep farmers' wool
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February 12, 2026 at 3:32 AM
📢 Tekanimaeu Arobati's body was found on January 24 - three days after he disappeared.
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Car of Tekanimaeu Arobati, swept away in Mahurangi River, found
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February 12, 2026 at 3:22 AM
📢 Tekanimaeu Arobati's body was found on January 24 - three days after he disappeared.
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New Zealand First to campaign on Māori seats referendum
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February 12, 2026 at 3:02 AM
📢 Rowan Donoghue is awaiting sentencing for sexual offending involving teenage boys.
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Police want to hear from anyone with information about disgraced ex-priest
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February 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM
📢 Rowan Donoghue is awaiting sentencing for sexual offending involving teenage boys.
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📢 Paul Davison, KC, has been appointed to lead the review into the events leading up to the deadly landslide.
Mt Maunganui landslide: Retired judge Paul Davison, KC appointed to lead external review
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February 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM
📢 Flight attendants working on Air New Zealand's Boeing 777 and 787 long range aircraft are striking for two days, but one customer says she only found out at the last minute.
Strike by Air New Zealand flight attendants leaves traveller in limbo
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February 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM
📢 Health New Zealand says two of its flagship hospital rebuilds are on track despite Treasury alerts put on them months ago, that suggest "successful delivery appears to be unachievable".
Health NZ shrugs off red ratings for big hospital builds
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February 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to face questions in Southland
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February 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
📢 Concern for the impact on the environment of buying new and a desire to recycle is a big factor in younger people's choice to buy and sell secondhand.
Gen Z, Millenials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle
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February 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
📢 Destiny Church-linked protesters disrupted two processions in South Auckland and Tauranga, prompting India to raise the matter with New Zealand.
Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions
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February 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM