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Opposition draws battlelines on nuclear and capital gains tax changes

15 February 2026

Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume says Australia needs to be "open minded" on nuclear power if the country is to bring down emissions and make power cheaper.

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BNZ bank is offering support to those affected by severe weather
	15 Feb: BNZ bank is offering support to those affected by severe weather... more

The US government has just entered another shutdown. Here's what it means this time
	14 Feb: After Congress failed to pass laws necessary to fully fund the US government, one of its biggest departments has shut down.... more

No changes to the Golden Visa scheme's capital rules - as the Minister says it's had a roaring start
	13 Feb: No changes to the Golden Visa scheme's capital rules - as the Minister says it's had a roaring start... more

More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors gather for apology anniversary
	13 Feb: More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors have gathered in Canberra for the apology anniversary. The government is pledging new money to help them heal.... more

The Children's Minister says she's disappointed unionised Maori staff at Oranga Tamariki are given special leave for cultural events
	13 Feb: The Children's Minister says she's disappointed unionised Maori staff at Oranga Tamariki are given special leave for cultural events... more

A collective ambition to make Canterbury one of the best regions to grow business and a great life
	13 Feb: A collective ambition to make Canterbury one of the best regions to grow business and a great life... more

Václav Havel’s 1978 essay The Power of the Powerless is eerily relevant today
	13 Feb: In his recent speech at Davos, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney drew on Havel’s book challenging compliance in an age of untruthfulness. What does it say?... more

Some acceleration in rental activity's kick-starting the year - after a subdued 2025
	12 Feb: Some acceleration in rental activity's kick-starting the year - after a subdued 2025... more

National's yet to decide its stance on Winston Peters' call for a referendum on Maori seats
	12 Feb: National's yet to decide its stance on Winston Peters' call for a referendum on Maori seats... more

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Environment:
NEMA is warning people in large swathes of the North Island to prepare for bad weather overnight 21:17

International:
Frog toxins used to poison Alexei Navalny the latest in long history of Russian chemical attacks 21:07

Environment:
Residents due to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales are being warned to act now 18:57

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix women's side have missed an opportunity to return to the top of the A-League ladder, with a 2-1 home loss to Central Coast 18:37

Politics:
Opposition draws battlelines on nuclear and capital gains tax changes 18:17

Law and Order:
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out in the coming days after a body washed up at Mahia, near Wairoa 18:07

Rugby League:
The Indigenous Women have come from 14-nil down to beat the Maori Women 20-14 in their pre-season All-Stars rugby league match in Hamilton 18:07

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix trail the Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at halftime of their women's A-League match in Porirua 17:27

Cricket:
Black Caps pace bowler Lockie Ferguson has departed the T20 World Cup camp on paternity leave 16:17

International:
Six mysterious deaths in the Balkan Mountains 16:07

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