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    Thick black smoke from a house fire is rising across Chatswood, on Auckland's North Shore
     12 February 2026
    Thick black smoke from a house fire is rising across Chatswood, on Auckland's North Shore
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    A Christchurch Catholic boys' school was alerted to allegations of sexual offending by a priest nearly 20 years before his conviction
    12 Feb: A Christchurch Catholic boys' school was alerted to allegations of sexual offending by a priest nearly 20 years before his conviction... more
    Natural hydrogen can make decarbonising industry cheaper – NZ’s turbulent geology could give it an edge
    12 Feb: Many of New Zealand’s geological processes create exactly the kinds of geological settings where natural hydrogen can form and accumulate.... more
    Areas surrounding the base of Mount Maunganui remain off-limits, and geotechnical experts warn the risk of more slips is still high
    12 Feb: Areas surrounding the base of Mount Maunganui remain off-limits, and geotechnical experts warn the risk of more slips is still high... more
    ‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel like their voices are being heard
    12 Feb: The electoral system used by many global democracies eliminates gerrymandering and has been shown to give more equal representation to minorities and women.... more
    ‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis
    12 Feb: Bruce Springsteen wrote and recorded ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ within days of Alex Pretti’s killing, continuing a long tradition of songs as protest against violence and repression.... more
    ‘It ain’t no unicorn’: meet the researchers who’ve interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters
    12 Feb: In this Q&A with the authors of a recent book about Bigfoot hunters, they admit these people are neither anti-science nor irrational.... more
    A temporary education hub has opened for Northland secondary students, cut off from their schools by a massive slip
    12 Feb: A temporary education hub has opened for Northland secondary students, cut off from their schools by a massive slip... more
    Repairers have ensured the Black Foils will take to the water at this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta
    12 Feb: Repairers have ensured the Black Foils will take to the water at this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta... more
    The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch
    12 Feb: The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch... more

     Most Popular Recent National News
     24 Jan: Police have released the full list pf names of the six people unaccounted for following the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Campground on Thursday ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately +++++++++++++++++++++
     24 Jan: Pakuranga College is paying tribute to two of its students caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide +++++++++++++++++++
     07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++
     28 Jan: The first victim of the Mount landslide's been formally identified by the Coroner as Max Furse-Kee ++++++++++++++++
     18 Jan: Auckland University is taking aim at New Zealand's biggest cancer killer - by opening the country's first lung cancer organoid bank +++++++++++++++
     18 Jan: There's reports of flooding in Northland following heavy rain +++++++++++++++

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      15 Feb: Princess diana, a minister - and the concerns that stalled a national health campaign (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Feb: Businesses face hard times in months following tongariro fire (RadioNZ)
      12 Feb: Six dead in suspected murder-suicides in bulgarian mountains, officials say (BBCWorld)
      12 Feb: Samoa authorities detain nz passport holder following marijuana seizure at faleolo international airport (RadioNZ)
      11 Feb: How team gb is leading the way in curling's arms race (BBCWorld)
      11 Feb: Fans are paying the price for the afl’s monster tv deal (Sydney Morning Herald)
      11 Feb: Sir john key confident national can ‘get home’ with luxon at helm (Stuff.co.nz)
      11 Feb: King charles honours 100 years of the tokelau-nz relationship with special message (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Environment:
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    Entertainment:
    Lindsey Vonn is recovering after undergoing a third surgery following her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics 21:51

    Entertainment:
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    Environment:
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    Skiing:
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    Entertainment:
    Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death 20:51

    Entertainment:
    Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy is still alive 20:21

    Entertainment:
    Bijou Phillips has launched an urgent appeal to find a kidney donor 19:51

    Entertainment:
    Stacy Keibler says it was a "gift from God" to be with James Van Der Beek in his "final days" 19:21

    Health & Safety:
    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 18:57

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