Five Big Things That Happened Today: Thursday, February 26

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Gang members now officially outnumber police officers; Air New Zealand posts multi-million dollar first-half loss; Dame Jacinda Ardern now based in Australia.

Gang members now officially outnumber police officers

Continued strong growth in gang recruitment in New Zealand means gang members now narrowly outnumber police officers.

This is despite Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promising when electioneering back in 2023 that this wouldn't be allowed to happen.

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Air New Zealand posts multi-million dollar first-half loss

Air New Zealand has announced an interim $40 million net loss after tax for the first half of the 2026 financial year.

Released on the NZX this morning, the flagship carrier posted a loss before tax of $59 million, citing ongoing volatility, including continued global engine maintenance impacts and a slower recovery in domestic demand.

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Dame Jacinda Ardern now based in Australia 'for the moment'

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is the latest Kiwi to make the move to Australia.

A spokesperson for Dame Jacinda confirmed she and her family are currently based on the other side of the Tasman.

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Onlookers rushed in to help the two drivers escape in Omaha, Nebraska and no injuries were reported.

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