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NEW ZEALAND: SIX60 takes to Auckland Airport’s airwaves to mark 60 years of AKL – Watch

One of the most popular bands in New Zealand, SIX60, has taken to Auckland Airport’s airwaves to mark the 60th anniversary of AKL in Aotearoa’s biggest city. Read and watch below. What you need to know: Kiwi band SIX60 delivered personalised farewell messages over the international departures PA system and performed in the departures hall more…

GERMANY: Berlin brings back EV subsidies

Germany: The government has reintroduced subsidies for electric vehicles, but the move is under fire for including hybrids. Meanwhile, the IMF is predicting stronger economic growth in 2026. Several years after the previous subsidies for electric vehicles were scrapped, the coalition government of CDU/CSU and SPD has brought them back. However, the Greens and environmental more…

NATURE: First kākāpō chick in four years hatches in New Zealand

The first kākāpō parrot chick of the season has hatched in New Zealand. Department of Conservation Operations Manager for the kākāpō breeding project in Aotearoa, Deidre Vercoe, says the first chick is always an exciting moment on the long road to recovery for this critically endangered flightless species. “These exceptionally rare birds only breed every more…

AUSTRALIA: Celebrating Living Indigenous Languages

On International Mother Language Day (21 February 2026), Discover Aboriginal Experiences shines a light on the extraordinary diversity and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia – one of the richest linguistic landscapes on Earth, and one that continues to be actively protected, taught and revitalised by communities across the country. Before more…

GLOBAL: What challenges does the world economy face in 2026?

From trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year. The global economy has weathered a whirlwind of challenges in 2025, including sharp trade tensions, uneven yet moderate growth and rising concerns over elevated inflation more…

NEUSEELAND: Wie der New Zealand Cycle Trail Neuseeland zum Paradies für Radfahrer gemacht hat

Neuseeland ist weltweit bekannt für seine spektakulären Landschaften, aufregende Outdoor-Aktivitäten und natürlich seine gastfreundlichen Menschen. Nur eines war das kleine Land am anderen Ende der Welt lange Zeit nicht: ein Reiseziel für Radfahrer. Eher im Gegenteil: Die oft engen, steilen und kurvigen Straßen, die von zahlreichen Trucks und Wohnmobilen frequentiert werden und nur selten einen more…

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AUSTRALIA: Celebrating Living Indigenous Languages

TRAVEL: Long-haul travellers grow more cautious in 2026 – Safety and flexibility shape demand for Europe

NEW ZEALAND: Travellers from Germany remain highest holiday spenders per trip

SWEDEN: A really cool Easter skiing downhill

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SCIENCE: The frog poison that killed Alexei Navalny likely lab-made

MSC: Europe looks to shore up own defenses amid US uncertainty

AUKUS: Australia to spend $2.8 billion on new nuclear subs facility

RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Navalny was poisoned by Kremlin, say 5 European countries

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NATURE: First kākāpō chick in four years hatches in New Zealand

AUSTRALIA: Celebrating Living Indigenous Languages

GLOBAL: What challenges does the world economy face in 2026?

NEUSEELAND: Wie der New Zealand Cycle Trail Neuseeland zum Paradies für Radfahrer gemacht hat

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