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    Fire and Emergency is warning of a heightened fire risk this weekend - with many parts set to swelter in temperatures topping 30 degrees
     9 January 2026
    Fire and Emergency is warning of a heightened fire risk this weekend - with many parts set to swelter in temperatures topping 30 degrees
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    Donald Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last for years
    9 Jan: Donald Trump has said that "only time will tell" how long the United States will maintain oversight of Venezuela.... more
    An Auckland biosecurity operation to prevent any spread of Queensland fruit flies - could run about four weeks
    9 Jan: An Auckland biosecurity operation to prevent any spread of Queensland fruit flies - could run about four weeks... more
    Elle Fanning hopes to have children some day
    9 Jan: The 27-year-old star's latest movie Sentimental Value follows two sisters who reunite with their estranged father and she explained that having her own brood is something she "definitely" wants to do in the future as the picture taught her important lessons about family dynamics.... more
    A warm welcome for significant changes to laws for earthquake-prone buildings
    9 Jan: A warm welcome for significant changes to laws for earthquake-prone buildings... more
    A cyber expert's not impressed with the handling of Manage My Health's massive cyber breach - compromising the data of more than 100-thousand patients
    9 Jan: A cyber expert's not impressed with the handling of Manage My Health's massive cyber breach - compromising the data of more than 100-thousand patients... more
    More news about off-field conduct in the wake of England's comprehensive defeat to Australia in cricket's Ashes series
    9 Jan: More news about off-field conduct in the wake of England's comprehensive defeat to Australia in cricket's Ashes series... more
    Solar to the fore as grid sails through heatwave and record demand
    9 Jan: For so long, the pounding sunshine of an Australian heatwave was the grid's biggest threat. It has now become its greatest asset.... more
    The College of GPs is hoping more medical graduates will specialise in primary care - to improve New Zealander's access to health
    9 Jan: The College of GPs is hoping more medical graduates will specialise in primary care - to improve New Zealander's access to health... more
    Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs Film Awards due to Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela
    9 Jan: The 51-year-old actor was unable to travel from the Caribbean to California for the ceremony on Saturday (03.01.26) - where he was due to pick up the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performance in One Battle After Another - as a result of air restrictions following Trump's decision to launch military strikes in the South American county to bring an end to the regime of President Nicolas Maduro.... 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 +++++++++++++++++++++
     05 Jan: East Coast Road north of Auckland is closed after a trucked crashed into a wall, sending a person to hospital in a serious condition +++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Two large youth gatherings in the Coromandel were shut down last night after what Police call "unacceptable behaviour" +++++++++++
     02 Jan: Kiwis are being urged to be extra careful with fires today, as firefighters strike again ++++++++++
     03 Jan: The Privacy Commissioner is expecting Manage My Health to demonstrate it has appropriate safeguards in place following a data breach ++++++++++
     03 Jan: The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure +++++++++

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      9 Jan: ‘i didn’t even realise how special they are’: anthony joshua’s tribute to friends killed in car crash (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Environment:
    Fire and Emergency is warning of a heightened fire risk this weekend - with many parts set to swelter in temperatures topping 30 degrees 8:46

    Entertainment:
    Elle Fanning hopes to have children some day 8:23

    Cricket:
    More news about off-field conduct in the wake of England's comprehensive defeat to Australia in cricket's Ashes series 8:16

    Politics:
    A cyber expert's not impressed with the handling of Manage My Health's massive cyber breach - compromising the data of more than 100-thousand patients 8:06

    Environment:
    Solar to the fore as grid sails through heatwave and record demand 8:06

    International:
    Donald Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last for years 7:57

    Entertainment:
    Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs Film Awards due to Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela 7:53

    Basketball:
    South East Melbourne have mostly held their nerve to claim a wild 124 to 113 overtime victory over Illawarra in basketball's NBL 7:46

    Health & Safety:
    The College of GPs is hoping more medical graduates will specialise in primary care - to improve New Zealander's access to health 7:36

    Cricket:
    England vice-captain Harry Brook apologises for incident at New Zealand nightclub ahead of Ashes 7:27

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