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Why big oil is not interested in Venezuela

19 February 2026

Donald Trump said he would ‘unleash’ the country’s resources.

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A Rotorua rest home will go to trial in October - over the death of a resident after a fire
	19 Feb: A Rotorua rest home will go to trial in October - over the death of a resident after a fire... more

Ads are coming to AI. Does that really have to be such a bad thing?
	19 Feb: As ChatGPT moves toward ads, fears about manipulation are rising. But if designed well, advertising inside AI could help fund access while making shopping easier.... more

One person's died at Dunedin's St Clair Beach, pulled unresponsive from the water about midday
	19 Feb: One person's died at Dunedin's St Clair Beach, pulled unresponsive from the water about midday... more

A few weeks of X’s algorithm can make you more right-wing – and it doesn’t wear off quickly
	19 Feb: Elon Musk’s social media platform is boosting conservative content – and it’s having long-lasting effects on how users see the world.... more

An investigation into how an Auckland boy was injured falling from a school bus emergency exit, has found neither students or the driver were at fault
	19 Feb: An investigation into how an Auckland boy was injured falling from a school bus emergency exit, has found neither students or the driver were at fault... more

Israel is accelerating its creeping annexation of the West Bank. Can Donald Trump stop it?
	19 Feb: Israel’s actions are forcing Palestinians out of their lands at an unprecedented rate.... more

A person's in hospital with serious injuries consistent with a gunshot wound - after an attack in a South Auckland garage last night
	19 Feb: A person's in hospital with serious injuries consistent with a gunshot wound - after an attack in a South Auckland garage last night... more

Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?
	19 Feb: Despite the harm it can cause, gambling is often defended because it returns money to the community. So why is the racing industry largely exempt?... more

Heart-shaped locket discovery offers rare glimpse into Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon’s marriage
	19 Feb: The recently discovered heart-shaped locket may offer a rare glimpse into the king’s personal affections.... more

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Most Popular Recent National News

09 Feb: A major blaze at a Taupo high school's been brought under control ++++++++++++++++++++++++

07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++++++++

09 Feb: A Taupo high school is closed until at least tomorrow, after fire destroyed a block of classrooms, with two people charged +++++++++++++++++++++++

14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event +++++++++++++++++++++

13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding +++++++++++++++++++

08 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly +++++++++++++++++++

10 Feb: A Christchurch high school teacher's lost her bid to keep her name secret, over a sexual relationship with a teenage student +++++++++++++++++++

National NewsLinks

28 Feb: Red alert issued for vanuatu province as cyclone urmil passes nearby (RadioNZ)

27 Feb: Gorry excited for fowler's return (Sydney Morning Herald)

27 Feb: #doitlikeharry - from viral twickenham mascot to england u18s prospect (BBCWorld)

27 Feb: Nz under 85kg team to bring all blacks with them for return to sri lanka (RadioNZ)

27 Feb: New york sues valve over counter-strike loot boxes (PC World)

26 Feb: Media tycoon and uk citizen jimmy lai wins appeal against lesser conviction in hong kong (BBCWorld)

26 Feb: The plan to build a safer future for all new zealanders (Stuff.co.nz)

26 Feb: How old is too old for a child to change in the changing room designated for the opposite gender? (Stuff.co.nz)

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All Black Jordie Barrett is backing the talent of Hurricanes teammate Callum Harkin to step up at first five ahead of this afternoon's Super Rugby contest with the Fijian Drua in Lautoka More...

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Today's News

Environment:
All Black Jordie Barrett is backing the talent of Hurricanes teammate Callum Harkin to step up at first five ahead of this afternoon's Super Rugby contest with the Fijian Drua in Lautoka 14:07

Auckland:
A police operation is underway in Auckland's Papakura, with one person taken to hospital in a moderate condition 13:47

Soccer:
Aston Villa's Champions League hopes have taken a hit after a two-nil English Premier League loss to lowly Wolverhampton 13:27

Motoring:
Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin's made a bright start to the new IndyCar season in Florida 13:17

Motorsports:
New season, new engineer, new attitude 12:27

Law and Order:
A person has been seriously injured, and another arrested, following an incident on Auckland's Great North Road in Glen Eden 12:27

Accident and Emergency:
One person's died in a single vehicle crash, in Te Kopuru, south of Northland's Dargaville this morning 11:57

Politics:
Bill Clinton tells congressional committee he had 'no idea' about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes 11:27

Cricket:
There will be more on the line than the Black Caps would've liked when Sri Lanka and Pakistan meet at the T20 World Cup overnight 11:17

Law and Order:
A knife has been found at the scene of a serious late night assault in Auckland's CBD, which left two people injured 10:47

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