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    Crans-Montana ski resort fire probe raises questions about sparklers, safety compliance at Le Constellation bar
     3 January 2026
    The prevalence of sparklers at a Swiss ski resort bar where dozens of people died in a fire this week has been branded "irresponsible", as authorities probe potential compliance issues there.
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    Police are asking for the public's help in their enquiries into an unexplained death in Auckland
    3 Jan: Police are asking for the public's help in their enquiries into an unexplained death in Auckland... more
    Customs is warning organised crime groups are smuggling card-skimming devices into New Zealand, hidden inside low-value electronics like air-fryers and laptops
    3 Jan: Customs is warning organised crime groups are smuggling card-skimming devices into New Zealand, hidden inside low-value electronics like air-fryers and laptops... more
    Are reading goals helpful or performative? How to read more in the new year
    3 Jan: While some people might find goal setting motivating — such as reading X number of books each year or pages each day — there is a risk of turning what is supposed to be a pleasurable activity into a chore.... more
    How Celtic languages spread across Britain and Ireland: why we need to reconsider the early story
    3 Jan: New insights from archaeology, genetics and early inscriptions are helping to uncover the story of Celtic languages in Britain and Ireland.... more
    A hint of adversity hasn't been enough to slow down defending champion Luke Littler in his quest for back-to-back world darts championship titles
    3 Jan: A hint of adversity hasn't been enough to slow down defending champion Luke Littler in his quest for back-to-back world darts championship titles... more
    Major rescue efforts are underway at the Curragh coal mine in Central Queensland, where at least one worker is trapped underground
    3 Jan: Major rescue efforts are underway at the Curragh coal mine in Central Queensland, where at least one worker is trapped underground... more
    The Public Service Association says the cyber attack impacting health patient portal Manage My Health shows the risks of Government job cuts
    3 Jan: The Public Service Association says the cyber attack impacting health patient portal Manage My Health shows the risks of Government job cuts... more
    What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome?
    3 Jan: The oldest known writing dates to around 5000 BCE. It origins are mysterious.... more
    Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers
    3 Jan: An ancient cremation would have been a community spectacle in a place returned to and reignited over many generations. What was behind this unexpected funeral ritual?... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     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 ++++++++++++
     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 +++++++++++
     01 Jan: The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk ++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++
     28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast ++++++++++
     28 Dec: Three people have suffered serious injuries following a mass brawl in Auckland Central's CBD this morning +++++++++

     Top NZ Stories NewsLinks
      3 Jan: Police seek public's help solving unexplained devonport death (RadioNZ)
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      3 Jan: Live: tornado funnel seen in paeroa, as parts of the north island brace for severe weather (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: Ai teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050? (BBCWorld)
      3 Jan: Bike left near lake ohau causes worry a tramper or climber might be missing (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: Mystery bike left at south island campsite for a week sparks search for owner (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: Weather: north island east coast braces for the next wave of heavy rain (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: How hills real estate traders made $5.4m by flipping 71 auckland properties (NZ Herald)
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     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    Police are asking for the public's help in their enquiries into an unexplained death in Auckland 11:56

    National:
    How Celtic languages spread across Britain and Ireland: why we need to reconsider the early story 11:16

    International:
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire probe raises questions about sparklers, safety compliance at Le Constellation bar 11:06

    Law and Order:
    Customs is warning organised crime groups are smuggling card-skimming devices into New Zealand, hidden inside low-value electronics like air-fryers and laptops 11:06

    Politics:
    The Public Service Association says the cyber attack impacting health patient portal Manage My Health shows the risks of Government job cuts 10:46

    Rugby:
    A hint of adversity hasn't been enough to slow down defending champion Luke Littler in his quest for back-to-back world darts championship titles 10:36

    International:
    Are reading goals helpful or performative? How to read more in the new year 10:36

    National:
    Why do I seem to get sick as soon as I take time off? 10:36

    National:
    Is world peace even possible? I study war and peace and here’s where I’d start 10:26

    National:
    What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome? 10:16

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