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	There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but its not problem free BBCWorld - 26 Feb (BBCWorld) Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Racism and 'poor' staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds BBCWorld - 26 Feb (BBCWorld) The interim report has identified problems `at every stage` of the maternity journey in England. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence BBCWorld - 26 Feb (BBCWorld) BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Fizz goes out of the beer industry as consumption keeps falling RadioNZ - 26 Feb (RadioNZ) Younger adults aren`t drinking as much, the Brewers Association says. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Ministers say 'tough on crime' working as new figures unveiled RadioNZ - 26 Feb (RadioNZ) Minister says a tough on crime approach has driven a significant drop in the number of victims. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal RadioNZ - 26 Feb (RadioNZ) Explainer - What to know about New Zealand`s crackdown on betting on the future. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	West Auckland Primary school in lockdown Stuff.co.nz - 26 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Auckland’s Woodlands Park Primary School has been placed into lockdown due to police advice. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Alleged fraudster Nicola Flint released on bail in UK Stuff.co.nz - 26 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) The woman accused of faking terminal cancer and stealing more than $180,000 in Aotearoa is now on bail in Wales following her arrest. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Defence Force to test air, land, and sea drones from Mount Maunganui company RadioNZ - 26 Feb (RadioNZ) The government said the trial of the combat-proven tech would strengthen capability while growing local industry. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Pacific news in brief for 26 February RadioNZ - 26 Feb (RadioNZ) A round-up of news from around the region, including Fiji, Palau and Tuvalu to preparation meetings in the lead-up this year`s UN climate conference. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General