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	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



	Watch live: Christopher Luxon talks law and order as latest crime stats unveiled RadioNZ - 26 Feb (RadioNZ) The Prime Minister is talking law and order as ministers celebrate a drop in violent crime. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Crime survey shows 49,000 fewer violent crime victims, ministers say NZ Herald - 26 Feb (NZ Herald) The drop covers the year to October 2025, compared with the prior two years. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	‘Urgent action’ needed: An extra stadium-worth of kids are living in poverty Stuff.co.nz - 26 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Material hardship has increased since 2022, meaning more children are now going without the basics. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Where to listen to Stuff’s brilliant new podcast Quarantine Nation Stuff.co.nz - 26 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Links to your favourite podcast players Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General