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    Residents in weather ravaged areas are still being urged to avoid travelling if possible, with slips and flooding still plaguing the upper North Island
     23 January 2026
    Residents in weather ravaged areas are still being urged to avoid travelling if possible, with slips and flooding still plaguing the upper North Island
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    DNA found in an ancient Colombian skeleton may hold answers to origin of syphilis
    23 Jan: A previously unknown strain of syphilis bacteria has been discovered in human remains in Colombia, dating back 5,500 years.... more
    Hayden Paddon's first day back in the World Rally Championship's top tier has been cut short due to dangerous conditions
    23 Jan: Hayden Paddon's first day back in the World Rally Championship's top tier has been cut short due to dangerous conditions... more
    Inflation's tracking much higher than the Reserve Bank was expecting
    23 Jan: Inflation's tracking much higher than the Reserve Bank was expecting... more
    Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week
    23 Jan: Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week... more
    Fiji police allegedly seize $780m cocaine shipment in drug operation targeting Pacific Ocean 'narco sub'
    23 Jan: Fijian chiefs reported suspicious activity along their stretch of coastline to law enforcement agencies — which then swooped on an alleged $780 million drug operation.... more
    A motorcyclist has died after colliding into the back of a traffic attenuator truck, moments after Police spotted them speeding on Auckland's Southern Motorway last night
    23 Jan: A motorcyclist has died after colliding into the back of a traffic attenuator truck, moments after Police spotted them speeding on Auckland's Southern Motorway last night... more
    Inflation's risen again - and is now back above the Reserve Bank's target range
    23 Jan: Inflation's risen again - and is now back above the Reserve Bank's target range... more
    Oscars 2026: Sinners break record with nominations, Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne receive nods
    23 Jan: Vampire film Sinners broke the Academy Award record for nominations with 16, while Rose Byrne was recognised for If I had Legs I'd Kick You and Jacob Elordi got a nod for his role in Frankenstein.... more
    Why are human penises so large? New evolutionary study finds two main reasons
    23 Jan: Compared to other great apes, human penises are mysteriously large, hinting they act as a signal to mates.... more

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     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 +++++++++++++
     22 Jan: Two people are unaccounted for and another is badly injured after a landslide at a house in Papamoa +++++++++++++
     18 Jan: There's reports of flooding in Northland following heavy rain +++++++++++++
     16 Jan: Auckland FC's imperious away form is being put down to connections off the pitch +++++++++++
     18 Jan: The Black Foils have confirmed they've been deducted three championship points for their weekend-ending crash with Switzerland at the Sail GP season-opening event in Perth +++++++++++
     20 Jan: A group of five riders has threatened to push off the front of the peloton approaching halfway on the 148-kilometre third stage of cycling's Tour of Southland from Riverton to Te Anau ++++++++++
     19 Jan: Northlanders may have to wait until Wednesday until access to all roads is restored following flooding in its North Eastern area +++++++++

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     Today's News

    International:
    DNA found in an ancient Colombian skeleton may hold answers to origin of syphilis 13:07

    Environment:
    Residents in weather ravaged areas are still being urged to avoid travelling if possible, with slips and flooding still plaguing the upper North Island 13:07

    Business:
    Inflation's tracking much higher than the Reserve Bank was expecting 12:27

    Motoring:
    Hayden Paddon's first day back in the World Rally Championship's top tier has been cut short due to dangerous conditions 12:17

    Law and Order:
    Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week 11:57

    Law and Order:
    Fiji police allegedly seize $780m cocaine shipment in drug operation targeting Pacific Ocean 'narco sub' 11:17

    Business:
    Inflation's risen again - and is now back above the Reserve Bank's target range 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Oscars 2026: Sinners break record with nominations, Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne receive nods 10:57

    Auckland:
    A motorcyclist has died after colliding into the back of a traffic attenuator truck, moments after Police spotted them speeding on Auckland's Southern Motorway last night 10:47

    National:
    Trump sows ‘chaotic cruelty’ while Canadian PM Carney reminds the world it doesn’t have to play along 10:37

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