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    MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend
     3 January 2026
    MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend
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    Chris Luxon's still considering his options for Waitangi Day
    3 Jan: Chris Luxon's still considering his options for Waitangi Day... more
    The parts of Myanmar the military junta doesn't want you to see
    3 Jan: Myanmar's military is holding its first elections since overthrowing a democratically elected government in 2021. But as it aims to portray a sense of normality, signs of the junta's menacing presence are everywhere.... more
    Police in the South Island's Mackenzie district are urgently appealing for information about a bike left near Lake Ohau for several days
    3 Jan: Police in the South Island's Mackenzie district are urgently appealing for information about a bike left near Lake Ohau for several days... more
    Former Environment Canterbury Chair Craig Pauling has been selected as the Green Party candidate for the Canterbury Banks Peninsula electorate
    3 Jan: Former Environment Canterbury Chair Craig Pauling has been selected as the Green Party candidate for the Canterbury Banks Peninsula electorate... more
    The driver of the car crash that left boxer Anthony Joshua injured and killed two of his friends in Nigeria has been charged
    3 Jan: The driver of the car crash that left boxer Anthony Joshua injured and killed two of his friends in Nigeria has been charged... more
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire probe raises questions about sparklers, safety compliance at Le Constellation bar
    3 Jan: 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.... more
    The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region
    3 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region... more
    Melbourne Victory have picked up their fourth consecutive win in the A-League, with a come-from-behind 3-2 triumph over the Perth Glory
    3 Jan: Melbourne Victory have picked up their fourth consecutive win in the A-League, with a come-from-behind 3-2 triumph over the Perth Glory... more
    An efficient shooting night from Tall Blacks guard Flynn Cameron has propelled the Adelaide 36ers to an 85-79 win over the Sydney Kings in NBL basketball action
    3 Jan: An efficient shooting night from Tall Blacks guard Flynn Cameron has propelled the Adelaide 36ers to an 85-79 win over the Sydney Kings in NBL basketball action... 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 +++++++++

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      3 Jan: After some tough years, this ‘quirky’ town is ‘pumped’ about its new link to the big smoke (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: Matthew rhys to play 'soft and cowardly' mayor of cursed island (BBCWorld)
      3 Jan: Ikea shopper fumes after being hit with $69 delivery fee for dining chair stickers (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: After auckland, heavy rain and thunderstorms hit eastern north island (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: Lightning strike sets fire to auckland house (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: This 130-inch oled tv sticks to a wall with suction tech (PC World)
      3 Jan: Call for accountability on 'flawed' immigration visa decisions (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Politics:
    Chris Luxon's still considering his options for Waitangi Day 9:26

    Environment:
    MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend 8:36

    Politics:
    The parts of Myanmar the military junta doesn't want you to see 8:16

    Soccer:
    Melbourne Victory have picked up their fourth consecutive win in the A-League, with a come-from-behind 3-2 triumph over the Perth Glory 8:16

    Accident and Emergency:
    Police in the South Island's Mackenzie district are urgently appealing for information about a bike left near Lake Ohau for several days 8:06

    Politics:
    Former Environment Canterbury Chair Craig Pauling has been selected as the Green Party candidate for the Canterbury Banks Peninsula electorate 8:06

    Environment:
    The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region 7:56

    International:
    Are reading goals helpful or performative? How to read more in the new year 7:46

    International:
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire probe raises questions about sparklers, safety compliance at Le Constellation bar 7:36

    Law and Order:
    The driver of the car crash that left boxer Anthony Joshua injured and killed two of his friends in Nigeria has been charged 7:36

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