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    Briton Nikora is the latest Kiwis international to put his hand up for State of Origin duty
     18 February 2026
    Briton Nikora is the latest Kiwis international to put his hand up for State of Origin duty
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    The Reserve Bank's kept the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent
    18 Feb: The Reserve Bank's kept the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent... more
    Cynthia Erivo has addressed the "strange fascination" surrounding speculation that she and her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande are more than friends
    18 Feb: The pair starred alongside each other as Elphaba and Glinda in John M. Chu's blockbuster two-part big-screen adaptation of Wicked and have built a deep connection on and off set - but it's all "platonic".... more
    Australia's most successful Winter Olympics coach Peter McNiel and how his moguls team led the Milano Cortina gold rush
    18 Feb: With a background in mathematics and an enviable attention to detail, it would be tempting to think of Australian ski coach Peter McNiel as moguls' answer to Moneyball. The truth is far more detailed.... more
    Amy Schumer created a "crying corner" on Valentine's Day (14.02.26) amid her divorce from Chris Fischer
    18 Feb: The Trainwreck actress, 44, announced in December that she had split from the 45-year-old chef - with whom she has six-year-old son Gene - and as she marked her first Valentine's Day since they went their separate ways, the comedienne poked fun at her situation.... more
    ‘It could happen here’: Lord of the Flies took its lessons from Hitler’s Germany. They speak to now
    18 Feb: The ‘vile’ side of humanity William Golding saw in World War II haunts his famous novel. He later came to dislike the book, dismissing it as ‘boring’ and ‘crude’.... more
    Former NASA engineer warns about heat shield on Artemis II moon mission
    18 Feb: After years of delays, NASA's Artemis II mission is aiming to launch next month. But issues with the heat shield are causing some to raise the alarm.... more
    Iran announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz during US nuclear talks
    18 Feb: Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz — a vital international shipping route — as it entered a new round of talks with the US over its nuclear capabilities.... more
    A young driver accused stealing a car and colliding with other vehicles in Christchurch is appearing in Youth Court today
    18 Feb: A young driver accused stealing a car and colliding with other vehicles in Christchurch is appearing in Youth Court today... more
    Two new blood cancer medications could soon be available to patients as pills, with one accessible through private clinics
    18 Feb: Two new blood cancer medications could soon be available to patients as pills, with one accessible through private clinics... more

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     Today's News

    Business:
    The Reserve Bank's kept the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Cynthia Erivo has addressed the "strange fascination" surrounding speculation that she and her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande are more than friends 14:57

    Rugby League:
    Briton Nikora is the latest Kiwis international to put his hand up for State of Origin duty 14:47

    Entertainment:
    Amy Schumer created a "crying corner" on Valentine's Day (14.02.26) amid her divorce from Chris Fischer 14:27

    General:
    Australia's most successful Winter Olympics coach Peter McNiel and how his moguls team led the Milano Cortina gold rush 14:17

    National:
    ‘It could happen here’: Lord of the Flies took its lessons from Hitler’s Germany. They speak to now 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Snoop Dogg had an unexpected moment in Livigno, Italy, this week after his payment failed at a local restaurant - and he later repaid the gesture with Olympic tickets 13:57

    Health & Safety:
    Two new blood cancer medications could soon be available to patients as pills, with one accessible through private clinics 13:47

    Entertainment:
    Sir Ian McKellen admits he "accepted that I'm not immortal" since his 2024 fall 13:27

    Law and Order:
    A young driver accused stealing a car and colliding with other vehicles in Christchurch is appearing in Youth Court today 13:27

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