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    For some families, the social media ban has made things harder. Here's why
     24 February 2026
    We spoke with three parents about how it has impacted their family and the different choices they are making around the ban.
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    >> International News 

    Gabourey Sidibe's husband Brandon Frankel has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer
    24 Feb: Frankel - who has been married to the Precious actress since 2021 - revealed his Stage I Papillary Thyroid cancer was caught early but only because he "pushed for an ultrasound my doctor didn't think I needed".... more
    Have you more than 500 dollars in savings?
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    Liza Minnelli claims she was "ordered" to use a wheelchair when presenting with Lady Gaga at the 2022 Academy Awards
    24 Feb: The 79-year-old star - who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1972 for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret - alleged that her "co-presenter" refused to go on stage with her unless she was in a wheelchair, leaving Minnelli "heartbroken".... more
    Conan O'Brien "was in shock for quite a while after" Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths
    24 Feb: The When Harry Met Sally filmmaker and his photographer-producer wife attended Conan's holiday party with their son Nick in Los Angeles on December 13 just hours before Rob and Michele were found dead at their home.... more
    Floyd Mayweather will face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch - 11 years on from their first bout
    24 Feb: Floyd Mayweather will face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch - 11 years on from their first bout... more
    Kayla Nicole said Travis Kelce was the "right person [at the] wrong time"
    24 Feb: The 34-year-old media personality dated the Kansas City Chiefs star - who is now engaged to Taylor Swift - for five years between 2017 and 2022 and when asked about what went wrong in her previous relationship, she appeared to question their timing.... more
    Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador to US, arrested in London as Epstein files fallout continues
    24 Feb: Peter Mandelson, a political powerbroker and former government minister, has been investigated by London's Metropolitan Police for about three weeks over allegations of misconduct in public office.... more
    Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in Auckland, linked to to overseas travel
    24 Feb: Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in Auckland, linked to to overseas travel... more
    Buying a car? Here’s what you need to know about new safety ratings
    24 Feb: The way cars are assessed for safety ratings is changing in Australia and New Zealand. The changes are broadly positive.... more

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     20 Feb: Christchurch residents can expect an increased Police presence in Northcote, after a gang-related firearm incident on Hoani Street +++++++++++++++
     19 Feb: Confidence green pastures lie ahead for Fonterra, as the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland nears completion ++++++++++++
     20 Feb: What we know about ex-prince Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office ++++++++++
     19 Feb: Auckland FC gaffer Steve Corica is pivoting to a game plan without Sam Cosgrove for Saturday's derby against the Phoenix in Wellington ++++++++++
     22 Feb: A third person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Marlborough's Redwood Pass ++++++++++
     21 Feb: Two dogs have been impounded by Christchurch Council Animal Management officers and three people are in hospital after an attack in the North West ++++++++++

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     Today's News

    Wellington:
    A fruitful fan-funding exercise for injured Wellington Phoenix women's footballer Sabitra Bhandari 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Sinners' Wunmi Mosaku has won her first EE BAFTA Film Award 11:51

    Business:
    Regional airlines are waiting with bated breath - as the Government dishes out the first loan to support at-risk routes 11:27

    Entertainment:
    Sean Penn was dec lared Best Supporting Actor at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards 11:21

    International:
    Iran signs 'secret' $700m deal for Russian air defence systems, reports say 11:17

    National:
    Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks – and the US military knows it 11:17

    Environment:
    Three Banks Peninsula properties have been red-stickered - in the wake of last week's severe flooding and landslips 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Jacob Elordi has likened filming his and Margot Robbie's steamy Wuthering Heights sex scenes to "choreographing a fight scene or a dance sequence" 10:51

    Hockey:
    US Winter Olympic ice hockey hero Jack Hughes excited to meet Donald Trump as mum defends Kash Patel video 10:47

    Law and Order:
    A 24-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in relation to a fatal crash on State Highway One south of Taupo 10:47

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