Source: New Zealand Police
Police can now name the person who sadly died following a single vehicle crash on Anaura Road, Gisborne, on 1 February.
He was Harry Papuni, 24, from Anaura Bay.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/02/13/name-release-fatal-crash-anaura-bay/
“In 2026, the Screenrights Cultural Fund is placing a strong emphasis on supporting innovators who are expanding, improving, and accelerating learning outcomes through the creative use of screen stories,” says Tom Alegounarias, Chair of the Cultural Fund Working Group. “This year’s focus highlights our commitment to empowering those who are pushing boundaries in knowledge sharing and learner engagement through screen stories – both within the screen industry and across broader educational sectors. We welcome applications from a wide range of initiatives, whether you’re developing interactive learning tools and innovative curriculum content, or building mentorship platforms and screen-based projects that foster professional growth and community learning.”
Removing Barriers to Entry
Since its inception in 2018, the Cultural Fund has awarded over $1.8M in grants to a wide range of initiatives that strengthen the screen industry and enhance the way audiences engage with screen content.
Key Details:
Total Funding Pool: $300,000 (up to $50,000 per project)
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 April, 7:00pm NZT / 5:00pm AEST
How to Apply: Guidelines, application forms, and support requests are available at www.screenrights.org/cultural-fund
SCREENRIGHTS CULTURAL FUND
Previous recipients: www.screenrights.org/cultural-fund/funded-projects
Further information: www.screenrights.org/cultural-fund
Enquiries: culturalfund@screenrights.org
ABOUT SCREENRIGHTS
Screenrights is a non-profit organisation that provides rights and royalty management services to the screen industry, and facilitates access to screen content for licensees. We license Australian and NZ educators, and Australian government and pay TV retransmitters, to copy and communicate broadcast content. From the licence fees we collect, Screenrights distributes royalty payments to rightsholder members for the programs being used. Screenrights also provides services to the screen industry such as worldwide royalty collection, film and television disbursements and CAMs, performer residuals management, free Sydney meeting room hire, and an annual Cultural Fund. www.screenrights.org
LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/arts-screenrights-cultural-fund-opens-for-applications-with-300000-funding-pool-and-2026-focus-announced-as-learning-through-story/
Source: Radio New Zealand
Our chocolately recipe recommendations include a simple dairy-free cake by kitchen queen Alison Holst, a bananana-fied caramel slice and a chocolate-chip shortbread recipe nicknamed ‘Why Would I Make Another Chocolate Chip Cookie Ever Again?’.
Sweet-tart summer berries and dark chocolate equals instant love connection.
Rich baked banana-infused caramel packed into a malty biscuit base.
After eating cookies that were either too sweet, too soft or too chocolate, Alison Roman invented an instant classic.
Sure-to-be-moist brownies with a bit of extra nutrition.
Ascend to creamy, chocolate-y, nutty, spicy heaven when you’re low on time and energy.
The iconic Kiwi chef added a little spice to a simple dairy-free chocolate cake from her 1991 classic The Best of Alison Holst.
A cookie-pie loaded with dark, dark chocolate and sugar-pillows of marshmallow.
Studded with chunks of dark chocolate and topped with crunchy sesame seeds, these cookies are the perfect combination of flavours and textures.
– Published by EveningReport.nz and AsiaPacificReport.nz, see: MIL OSI in partnership with Radio New Zealand
LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/chocolate-recipes-to-show-yourself-some-love/
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the $90 billion NZ Superannuation Fund, has appointed Qing Ding to the newly-created role of Head of Portfolio Strategy and Research.
Ding rejoins the Guardians from ANZ Investments, where she was Head of Asset Allocation. During her previous time at the Guardians, Qing worked in the Tactical Credit and Asset Allocation teams, and was a key contributor to the 2020 review of the Guardians’ Reference Portfolio.
She had earlier worked as a Senior Investment Analyst at both the Government Superannuation Authority and Westpac NZ, having started her career at AMP Capital Investors.
Guardians Co-Chief Investment Officer Will Goodwin says Ding’s job will be to help ensure the Fund’s investment decisions fully consider current market conditions as well as the Fund’s long-term beliefs, structural advantages and investment objectives.
“Asset allocation is every investor’s most important decision. Qing’s skills and experience will help us to construct the right portfolio to meet our mandate and continue to deliver strong returns for all New Zealanders over the long run,” Goodwin says.
“As a member of the Investment Leadership Team, Qing will make an important contribution to the future strategic direction of the Investment Group and to the performance of the Fund.”
Ding says she is looking forward to the challenge of her new role, and to again being part of the Guardians’ investment team.
“I made some very good friends at the Guardians. It will be great to be working alongside them again.”
LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/appointments-ding-returns-to-guardians-in-new-investment-role/
LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/psa-calls-for-review-of-law-commission-president-appointment/
New Zealand’s property owners are holding onto their properties for the longest period since records began, as the trend of declining profit and more frequent losses for vendors stabilises.
Notes:
LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/nz-property-profits-hold-steady-as-length-of-ownership-hits-longest-on-record-cotality/
LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/weather-news-fire-and-emergency-new-zealand-prepares-for-forecast-severe-weather-event/
Business Canterbury’s Chief Executive Leeann Watson says, “Canterbury is ready to lead, and we’re not waiting for government to tell us what our future should look like. The Ambition is a shared vision – led by the private sector and supported by local government – which seeks to lock in the confidence and momentum we’re seeing across our region right now.”
“Announcing this piece of work in a room full of bold thinkers and doers felt incredibly fitting. The energy in the room spoke to the ambition and optimism building across Canterbury. We are delighted to have this work now live, and we’re looking forward to progressing it alongside the businesses and leaders who helped shape it.”
Where we are today is just the starting point for significant work ahead — creating a tangible roadmap and shared work across both the public and private sectors.
A summary document, a launch video and further information on the Canterbury Ambition is available at: https://www.businesscanterbury.co.nz/canterbury-ambition
Business Canterbury, formerly Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, is the second largest Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand and the largest business support organisation in the South Island. It advocates on behalf of its members for an environment more favourable to innovation, productivity and sustainable growth.
LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/business-canterbury-our-moment-is-now-private-sector-leads-development-of-ambition-for-canterbury/
Source: New Zealand Police
A Police operation in Pukekohe quickly rounded up several persons of interest in recent aggravated robbery investigations.
The situation unfolded on Thursday afternoon with Police resource flooding into the township, resulting in three sought offenders being arrested.
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, from Counties Manukau CIB, says an off-duty officer located a group near the Michael Hill jewellery store.
One of the group was sought in connection with an aggravated robbery at a Napier Michael Hill store on 3 February, and a Papatoetoe bar on 10 February.
“The group were acting suspiciously near the chain’s Pukekohe store before leaving in a vehicle,” Detective Inspector Bright says.
“Upon realising the risk that a further robbery may be imminent additional Police resource was deployed into the township; on the ground and in the air.
“Our staff were highly visible and there was nowhere this group could go.”
Meanwhile, the National Retail Investigation Support Unit notified Michael Hill whose stores implemented additional security measures.
Prevention patrols were also initiated across the Auckland region at other locations.
A breakthrough moment came when a unit sighted the vehicle of interest on Manukau Road.
With the Eagle helicopter also overhead, Police had eyes in many locations.
“Despite the vehicle being abandoned on a side road, our frontline staff quickly deployed into the area,” Detective Inspector Bright says.
“A short time later, a suspicious activity report came in where a group of young people were seen changing their clothes at a nearby high school.
“Units were soon on scene stopping two young people, while Eagle observed two other males trying to walk away from the area.”
They were no match for frontline staff who quickly gave chase on foot on Harris Street, with both males giving up and being arrested.
Detective Inspector Bright says with people in custody, the Counties Manukau Major Crime Team worked into the night to lay appropriate charges.
– A 17-year-old male has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, for the Napier and Papatoetoe incidents, as well as four counts of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
– A 15-year-old male has also been charged with aggravated robbery over the Papatoetoe incident on 10 February.
– Another 17-year-old male has been charged with aggravated robbery over an incident at a Takanini vape store on 23 January. He also faces several charges relating to vehicle crime.
“This is an outstanding result by every single staff member involved in responding on Thursday,” Detective Inspector Bright says.
“Between a highly visible Police response and partnerships with retailers, we have prevented further offending from taking place.
“These young people are now all before the Manukau Youth Court.”
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/nowhere-to-go-police-response-rounds-up-offenders/
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hoani Smith, Lecturer in Sport Management and Sport Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand
This weekend’s National Rugby League clash between the Indigenous All Stars and the New Zealand Māori men’s and women’s sides marks a decade-and-a-half of recognising a unique aspect of the trans-Tasman game.
First staged in 2010, the season-opening fixture was not conceived as a marketing stunt, but as a deliberate exercise in showcasing Indigenous excellence and its contribution to the competition.
The match centres Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, and their culture and leadership at the highest level of the game. The rationale was clear from the outset: Indigenous Australians were – and remain – significantly over-represented relative to their share of the national population.
In 2010, the NRL reported that more than 12% of its playing group identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, despite Indigenous Australians making up less than 3% of the population.
More recent estimates suggest that proportion has increased, now sitting closer to 15% across the men’s and women’s NRL games, while accounting for less than 4% of the general population.
But what began as recognition of that over-representation has since evolved into something more relational, collective and trans-Tasman. It now reflects broader Indigenous leadership traditions in elite sport that prioritise whakapapa (genealogy), collective responsibility and cultural authority.
A major turning point came in 2019 when the Indigenous All Stars first played the New Zealand Māori team instead of an NRL or world side. This reframed the fixture as an Indigenous-to-Indigenous contest across the Tasman, rather than simply an Australian brand.
While the men’s Indigenous All Stars match began as the centrepiece, the women’s fixture has become one of the event’s most structurally important expressions, reflecting the rapid growth of the National Women’s Rugby League (NRLW).
Demographic patterns in the women’s game are particularly pronounced, with NRL inclusion data showing roughly 48% of NRLW players identify as Māori or Pasifika, with a further 14% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
These figures show the women’s Indigenous All Stars team is not an add-on. It functions as a legitimate pathway, leadership platform and cultural anchor for a competition whose future growth depends heavily on Indigenous and Pasifika participation and whānau (family) engagement.
Within the NRL, Māori players are typically counted within broader Polynesian or Pasifika demographic categories. Recent analyses suggest Polynesian players now account for close to, and potentially more than, 50% of the top tier of NRL contracts.
Māori comprise about 17% of the overall New Zealand population, and Pasifika peoples make up a further 8%. On NRL rosters, those proportions are largely inverted.
Combined with those identifying as having Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander heritage, a clear majority – around 62% – of NRL players now come from Indigenous Australian/Torres Strait Islander, Māori and Pasifika backgrounds.
As Indigenous sport researchers and practitioners, we work to highlight the importance of culture to professional rugby league.
That 62% of players also represents a huge, vibrant fan base. Collectively, this Indigenous influence is the opposite of the cultural tokenism that can be found in many Eurocentric sports systems.
The unprecedented success of last year’s NRL Pacific Championships, particularly the extraordinary match between Samoa and Tonga, further illustrated this shift.
With the disproportionate number of Pacific athletes who make the NRL the spectacle it is, perhaps it’s time for the sport’s gatekeepers to consider a three-game series, modelled on State of Origin.
This would bring together Māori, Pacific and Indigenous all-star sides. With players clearly expressing their pride in the All Stars game, it would be a fitting showcase.
The success of the Pacific Championships suggests there is also potential for including Māori and Indigenous Australian teams in an extended format that would better reflect the cultural and playing realities of the modern game.
Both would offer a competitively legitimate platform for this key group of rugby league superstars, and would meaningfully recognise their long-term cultural and commercial value to the game.
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. League of their own: the NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Māori match is much more than a novelty – https://theconversation.com/league-of-their-own-the-nrl-indigenous-all-stars-vs-maori-match-is-much-more-than-a-novelty-275663
Evening Report: https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/league-of-their-own-the-nrl-indigenous-all-stars-vs-maori-match-is-much-more-than-a-novelty-275663/
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Angus Taylor has defeated Sussan Ley for Liberal leader by a hefty margin of 34-17, giving him strong authority to try to improve the fortunes of the debilitated federal opposition.
The meeting. starting at 9am and lasting under an hour, first carried a motion to spill the leadership by 33-17, a much higher gap than had been expected. There was one informal vote.
The new deputy leader is Jane Hume, defeating Ted O’Brien – who has been shadow treasurer under Ley – by 30-20 in the final ballot. Eliminated in earlier ballots were Dan Tehan and Melissa Price.
Hume is a moderate and Taylor a conservative, so the new leadership team has gender balance as well as factional balance. Taylor and Hume, who was finance spokeswoman under Dutton, worked closely together during the last term and developed a good relationship.
Hume was left off the frontbench by Ley and became a big critic of her.
Hume reportedly told colleagues she would not seek the post of shadow treasurer, a pitch that improved her support, especially as having the deputy in the Senate had not happened since Fred Chaney in 1989-90.
There is speculation the shadow treasurer post could go to Victorian frontbencher Tim Wilson, who is currently industrial relations spokesman.
Momentum moved strongly to Taylor – who on Wednesday resigned from the frontbench to bring on the challenge – in the 24 hours before the vote. The size of the margin reflects the party’s desire to have a decisive outcome.
Ley, the federal Liberals’ first female leader, has had only nine months in the leadership but has suffered a devastating decline in the opinion polls. She is the second shortest serving Liberal leader, after Alexander Downer in 1994-95.
Ley fought to the end, running against Taylor even though she came under some pressure not to contest if the spill was carried.
Ley walked into the meeting with a group of supporters including Andrew Bragg, Andrew McLachlan, Melissa Price, Tim Wilson, Andrew Wallace, Anne Ruston, Paul Scarr, Richard Colbeck, Melissa McIntosh and Maria Kovacic.
Taylor entered parliament in 2013. He was energy minister in the Morrison government and shadow treasurer in opposition under Peter Dutton. He was shadow defence minister under Ley. He would have preferred to have delayed for a few months his challenge to Ley, but the timetable was effectively brought forward by pressure from Andrew Hastie, who wanted to challenge but found he did not have the numbers.
Labor immediately put out an attack ad against Taylor, saying he had worked from “day one” to undermine the first female Liberal leader.
Ley later announced she would quit parliament, which will mean a byelection in her regional New South Wales seat of Farrer – and early challenge for Taylor.
This story has been updated.
Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. Angus Taylor defeats Sussan Ley by hefty margin of 34-17 as Liberal leader – https://theconversation.com/angus-taylor-defeats-sussan-ley-by-hefty-margin-of-34-17-as-liberal-leader-275909
Evening Report: https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/angus-taylor-defeats-sussan-ley-by-hefty-margin-of-34-17-as-liberal-leader-275909/
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), today acknowledged the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (“Commerce”) final determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations covering anode active materials (“AAM”) imported into the U.S. from China. The total amount of the tariffs applicable to AAM imported from China will be at least 160%, subject to a final affirmative determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) that the U.S. AAM industry has been materially impeded because of Chinese AAM imports. The ITC’s final determination is expected in March 2026.
Highlights
Subject to the ITC’s final determination on material impediment:
“These determinations represent a meaningful step toward restoring fair competition in the U.S. anode materials market,” said Mike O’Kronley, CEO of NOVONIX. “By addressing longstanding trade distortions, these measures strengthen the foundation for domestic production of critical battery materials, accelerate investment in U.S. manufacturing, and support the creation of high-quality advanced manufacturing jobs. We believe this materially enhances NOVONIX’s competitive position as we continue scaling synthetic graphite production in North America.”
The duties apply broadly to anode-graphite materials, as defined by Commerce, including synthetic and natural graphite products, whether coated or uncoated, and blended materials used in lithium-ion battery applications.
The previously imposed 25% tariff under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and 20% tariff under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) on AAM imports from China remain in effect. The legal validity of the IEEPA tariffs is currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
NOVONIX supports the transparent and rules-based enforcement of U.S. trade laws and believes these determinations represent an important step in promoting fair competition, strengthening domestic battery supply chains, and encouraging long-term capital investment in advanced manufacturing in the United States.
With the most advanced synthetic graphite production capability in North America, NOVONIX is strategically positioned to support customers seeking secure, domestically produced anode materials. The Company continues to execute on its strategy to expand high-performance synthetic graphite production in the United States, reinforcing supply chain resilience, U.S. energy security, and long-term manufacturing competitiveness.
Additional information regarding the determinations is available through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Enforcement and Compliance records.
This announcement has been authorized for release by NOVONIX Chairman,
Mr. Ron Edmonds.
About NOVONIX
NOVONIX strives to reduce supply chain risk, support U.S. energy independence, and establish a resilient battery materials supply chain. The company is building a North American platform for critical battery materials—anchored by its Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters and anode materials operations, expanding through its patented all-dry, precursor-free cathode synthesis technology, and supported by industry-leading battery cell testing and R&D services.
Together, these capabilities position NOVONIX as an integrated supplier of advanced battery materials and technologies powering the energy storage and electrification economy.
To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com or on LinkedIn and X.
For NOVONIX Limited
Investors: ir@novonixgroup.com
Media: media@novonixgroup.com
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The Company has based such statements on current expectations and projections about future events and trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Such forward-looking statements involve and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the timely deployment and scaling of its furnace technology, ability to meet the technical specifications and demand of existing and future customers, the accuracy of estimates regarding market size, expenses, future revenue, capital requirements, needs and access for additional financing, the availability and impact and compliance with the applicable terms of government funding and other support, ability to obtain patent rights effective to protect its technologies and processes and successfully defend any challenges to such rights and prevent others from commercializing such technologies and processes, and regulatory and economic developments in the United States, Australia, and other jurisdictions. These and other factors that could affect its business and results are included in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 20-F. Copies of these filings may be obtained by visiting the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.novonixgroup.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or outcomes, and actual performance and outcomes may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this communication. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement in this communication is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Source: New Zealand Police
A dangerous driver allegedly travelling on the wrong side of the road with his children in the car will now face court.
At about 12.20am, Police attempted to stop a vehicle seen travelling at excess speed on Pilkington Road, Panmure.
“The vehicle failed to stop and has then been observed running a red light before continuing on,” Auckland City East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, says.
“Units have managed to spike the vehicle in Ōtāhuhu and again in Manukau, where the vehicle has continued at low speed on the wrong side of the road.”
Senior Sergeant Ngau Chun says the driver was eventually blocked by Police and quickly taken into custody.
“Four family members were inside the vehicle at the time, and the driver’s behaviour was extremely concerning.
“We work hard to stop and prevent dangerous driving because we know this can, and does, result in serious crashes with sometimes dire consequences.
“If you see any dangerous driving activity please contact Police on 111 if it’s happening now or 105 if it’s after the fact.”
A 40-year-old man will appear in Auckland District Court on 19 February charged with failing to stop and ill-treatment/neglect of a child under 18.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police
LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/02/13/dangerous-driving-leads-to-arrest/
Source: New Zealand Government
Trained Oranga Tamariki staff will shortly be able to administer life-saving medicines, in a common sense move that will also allow young people to access the services of Nurse Practitioners.
“Previously only a doctor or nurse could administer EpiPens and Glucagon Pen Kits, and if there wasn’t a doctor or nurse at the residence when a young person had a severe medical reaction, staff in the room were unable to respond,’ says Minister Chhour.
“This put young people at serious risk, it is unconscionable and defies common sense, we could not let that continue.
“Trained staff will shortly be authorised to administer emergency injectable medications in residences and potentially save lives.”
The changes introduced include:
“We expect these changes to come into effect by mid-2026 and Oranga Tamariki will be working closely with residence staff to ensure they are well-trained and confident in their ability to use these medicines in an emergency situation,” says Minister Chhour.
Training and authorisation for staff will start shortly, beginning with EpiPen use. Annual refresher training will follow.
LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/02/13/common-sense-approach-to-life-saving-medicines/
Source: NZ Department of Conservation
Date: 13 February 2026
Periods of rain, some it heavy, are predicted for Coromandel through 13, 14 and 15 February. A MetService Orange Weather Warning for the area was issued at 11 am today.
DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says the Trigger Response Action Plan for Mautohe Cathedral Cove requires tracks to close whenever weather warnings are issued amid rainfall events.
“DOC has a vital responsibility to manage visitor risk at the site,” Nick says.
“That approach means closing the tracks to Mautohe Cathedral Cove when we see heavy rain events coming in.
“We want people to be safe, that’s our priority. This is not the time to go naturing at Mautohe Cathedral Cove – do not put yourself at risk.
“The local team hopes to reopen the tracks to the cove once the storm passed, and inspections have been undertaken by DOC staff,” Nick says.
Nick says DOC’s north Coromandel campsites are open – but visitors should consider whether camping is sensible with wet weather forecast, and should check Thames Coromandel District Council and NZTA websites for road information.
DOC closed the tracks to Mautohe Cathedral Cove on 21 January due to a storm that swept across the North Island. The tracks were damaged and remained closed until 30 January while a geotechnical inspection was undertaken.
Earlier geological assessments at Mautohe Cathedral Cove have also shown there is a residual risk of landslides and rockfalls as the soil above and around the cove dries out following rain events.
The cove can still be accessed from the sea but anyone planning to do this should think carefully about the risks – including the possibility of rockfall and further landslides – and whether visiting is sensible at this time.
Tracks to Mautohe Cathedral Cove were closed in February 2023 due to extensive damage caused by Cyclone Garbrielle. DOC repaired the tracks through the second half of 2024, and they reopened to visitors in December 2024.
For media enquiries contact:
Email: media@doc.govt.nz
LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/02/13/mautohe-cathedral-cove-closed-as-weather-warnings-issued/
Source: Radio New Zealand
Wellington Airport is taking safety measures for planes following the Moa Point failure. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
Wellington Airport says it has noticed increased bird activity near its runway this week, and it is taking safety measures for planes following the Moa Point failure.
The sewage plant melted down last week, flooding the building with waste and sending raw sewage into the nearby south coast.
Nearby beaches remained off limits due to tens of millions of litres of screened but untreated sewage flowing out the plant’s 1.8-kilometre outfall pipe each day.
Wellington Airport’s location is very close to Moa Point.
With the risk of bird strike for aircraft in mind, its head of operations, Matthew Palliser, told RNZ they were monitoring the animals.
“We are keeping a close eye on bird activity around the airport and have noticed some increased activity at times this week, but we are always prepared for this.”
Palliser said the airport had regular patrols checking the runway and that they worked closely with the Airways control tower.
“When required, we use a range of tools to scare birds off, including different noises.
“We also have a full-time Wildlife Officer who monitors bird activity.”
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LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/moa-point-sewage-spill-raises-bird-strike-fear-at-wellington-airport/
Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / REECE BAKER
One person has died following a crash in north Canterbury that left multiple people trapped.
Emergency services were called to State Highway 7, north of Waikari, at about 6.40am on Friday after a car went off the road.
At least four Fire and Emergency NZ crews worked to help free people trapped in the car.
Police said despite best efforts of emergency services, a critically injured person died at the scene.
St John said two others were in a serious condition and a third person was in a moderate condition.
State Highway 7, between McRaes and Mt Alexander roads, was blocked as a result of the crash, a police spokesperson said.
“The road remains closed while emergency services work at the scene.
“Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.”
St John had sent three ambulances and a helicopter to help.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
“Traffic management is in place and motorists should expect delays.”
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LiveNews: https://livenews.co.nz/2026/02/13/one-killed-others-injured-in-crash-on-canterbury-highway/
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), today acknowledged the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (“Commerce”) final determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations covering anode active materials (“AAM”) imported into the U.S. from China. The total amount of the tariffs applicable to AAM imported from China will be at least 160%, subject to a final affirmative determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) that the U.S. AAM industry has been materially impeded because of Chinese AAM imports. The ITC’s final determination is expected in March 2026.
Highlights
Subject to the ITC’s final determination on material impediment:
“These determinations represent a meaningful step toward restoring fair competition in the U.S. anode materials market,” said Mike O’Kronley, CEO of NOVONIX. “By addressing longstanding trade distortions, these measures strengthen the foundation for domestic production of critical battery materials, accelerate investment in U.S. manufacturing, and support the creation of high-quality advanced manufacturing jobs. We believe this materially enhances NOVONIX’s competitive position as we continue scaling synthetic graphite production in North America.”
The duties apply broadly to anode-graphite materials, as defined by Commerce, including synthetic and natural graphite products, whether coated or uncoated, and blended materials used in lithium-ion battery applications.
The previously imposed 25% tariff under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and 20% tariff under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) on AAM imports from China remain in effect. The legal validity of the IEEPA tariffs is currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
NOVONIX supports the transparent and rules-based enforcement of U.S. trade laws and believes these determinations represent an important step in promoting fair competition, strengthening domestic battery supply chains, and encouraging long-term capital investment in advanced manufacturing in the United States.
With the most advanced synthetic graphite production capability in North America, NOVONIX is strategically positioned to support customers seeking secure, domestically produced anode materials. The Company continues to execute on its strategy to expand high-performance synthetic graphite production in the United States, reinforcing supply chain resilience, U.S. energy security, and long-term manufacturing competitiveness.
Additional information regarding the determinations is available through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Enforcement and Compliance records.
This announcement has been authorized for release by NOVONIX Chairman,
Mr. Ron Edmonds.
About NOVONIX
NOVONIX strives to reduce supply chain risk, support U.S. energy independence, and establish a resilient battery materials supply chain. The company is building a North American platform for critical battery materials—anchored by its Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters and anode materials operations, expanding through its patented all-dry, precursor-free cathode synthesis technology, and supported by industry-leading battery cell testing and R&D services.
Together, these capabilities position NOVONIX as an integrated supplier of advanced battery materials and technologies powering the energy storage and electrification economy.
To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com or on LinkedIn and X.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police are working to locate Steven Te Maru Walters, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.
Walters, 40, is wanted by Police in relation to breaching his release conditions and is known to frequent the Whangārei area.
It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.
If you have seen Walters or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250220/4117.
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Source: New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand today.
“The Commonwealth plays an important role in bringing countries together around shared values,” Mr Peters says.
“New Zealand welcomes the Secretary-General’s engagement in the Pacific and her focus on reform, and we look forward to continued engagement on priorities of mutual interest.”
In their talks in Auckland, Mr Peters emphasised New Zealand’s support for a Commonwealth that is effective, accountable, and focused on its core strengths, including democracy, good governance, human rights, and the rule of law.
Discussions also focused on the Secretary-General’s ambitious reform agenda and the importance of initiatives such as the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration in delivering tangible impacts for small states, including the Pacific.
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