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    Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues
     2 January 2026
    A study using 11,600 aerial drone photos to map a mountainous quarry in 3D reveals more about how the island's famed stone sentinels were created and moved to their final resting places.
    >> Read Article 
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    A washout in the men's Twenty20 Super Smash game between Auckland and Wellington at Eden Park outer oval
    2 Jan: A washout in the men's Twenty20 Super Smash game between Auckland and Wellington at Eden Park outer oval... more
    The Wellington Phoenix are striving to keep calm as their tough season approaches make-or-break time
    2 Jan: The Wellington Phoenix are striving to keep calm as their tough season approaches make-or-break time... more
    Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend
    2 Jan: Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend... more
    Outgoing Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has let rip at how he was covered in the mainstream media during his test career
    2 Jan: Outgoing Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has let rip at how he was covered in the mainstream media during his test career... more
    Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis
    2 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis... more
    Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening
    2 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening... more
    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket
    2 Jan: Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket... more
    A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore
    2 Jan: A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore... more
    Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is the favourite to take over as the new manager of English Premier League club Chelsea
    2 Jan: Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is the favourite to take over as the new manager of English Premier League club Chelsea... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning +++++++++++
     27 Dec: A severe thunderstorm warning's in place for Selwyn, Ashburton, and Christchurch City, with a high chance of large hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning ++++++++++
     30 Dec: Auckland have beaten the wet weather and Wellington in men's Super Smash T20 cricket after a five-wicket win at the Basin Reserve ++++++++++
     02 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis ++++++++++
     28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast +++++++++
     01 Jan: The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk +++++++++
     28 Dec: Three people have suffered serious injuries following a mass brawl in Auckland Central's CBD this morning +++++++++

     Top NZ Stories NewsLinks
      2 Jan: $69 delivery fee for ikea dining chair stickers (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Mayoral relief fund activated for horowhenua residents after severe weather (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Fire and emergency receives 15 calls for help during strike (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Frustration as auckland's storm-damaged tracks still shut off (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Watch: auckland hearts prevail despite white ferns duo paying price for ‘busy shots’ (Stuff.co.nz)
      2 Jan: Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026 (ITBrief)
      2 Jan: Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Maori recognised for 2026 in new year honours list (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    International:
    Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues 18:07

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix are striving to keep calm as their tough season approaches make-or-break time 18:06

    Cricket:
    A washout in the men's Twenty20 Super Smash game between Auckland and Wellington at Eden Park outer oval 17:56

    Soccer:
    Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend 17:27

    Cricket:
    Outgoing Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has let rip at how he was covered in the mainstream media during his test career 17:26

    Accident and Emergency:
    A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore 15:27

    Soccer:
    Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is the favourite to take over as the new manager of English Premier League club Chelsea 14:56

    Environment:
    Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening 14:46

    Cricket:
    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket 14:26

    International:
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire survivors say they were 'trapped' as Australian confirmed as being among injured 14:16

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