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	How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026 BBCWorld - 15 Feb (BBCWorld) Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Children 'weaponised' by both sides of trans debate, says author of report into gender identity services BBCWorld - 15 Feb (BBCWorld) Clinician Dr Hilary Cass says `people at the extremes` had caused a lot of distress for young people. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran BBCWorld - 15 Feb (BBCWorld) Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran`s deputy foreign minister, tells the BBC`s Lyse Doucet that the ball was `in America`s court to prove that they want to do a deal`. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld General



	Serious crash closes road in Merivale RadioNZ - 15 Feb (RadioNZ) One person has serious injuries following the crash on Heaton Street. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Body found washed up on beach near Wairoa RadioNZ - 15 Feb (RadioNZ) The formal identification process was underway, but police say it will take time. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Air NZ cancels all regional flights in Wellington; ferries also cancelled Stuff.co.nz - 15 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Air NZ say they are cancelling all regional flights in and out of the capital for the remainder of Sunday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Watch: Protesters storm stage at Big Gay Out in Auckland Stuff.co.nz - 15 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Police say no arrests were made. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Body washes up at Hawke's Bay beach Stuff.co.nz - 15 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) The body was found by a member of the public on Saturday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Seven metre swells possible as severe weather to hit Wellington RadioNZ - 15 Feb (RadioNZ) Wellingtonians are being warned to stay off south coast beaches as severe southerly winds and heavy rain strike the region. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Live: Wild weather warnings issued across NZ, five districts in states of emergency RadioNZ - 15 Feb (RadioNZ) Five districts have now declared a state of emergency - Manawatu, Rangitikei, Tararua, Waipa and Otorohanga. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General