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    A 'ghost airport' and sinkhole highway as Timor-Leste gambles on oil and gas with Greater Sunrise project
     5 February 2026
    The Greater Sunrise gas project was meant to transform Timor-Leste and bring billions in revenue, but locals are still waiting for the jobs and opportunities that were promised.
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    >> International News 

    Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years – far longer than we thought
    5 Feb: New research suggests olive trees have been exploited for more than 6,000 years. The first Italian olive oil was produced perhaps 4,000 years ago.... more
    Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley expects this season's new 50-22 rules to open up defences
    5 Feb: Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley expects this season's new 50-22 rules to open up defences... more
    The Studio cast has cancelled a planned press day this week following the death of Catherine O'Hara
    5 Feb: Cast members including creator Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders were all slated to be among dozens of panellists at an Apple TV press day at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar on Tuesday (03.02.26), but they have pulled from the event following their co-star's death aged 71 on Friday (30.01.26).... more
    A record financial result for Christchurch's Lyttelton Port Company
    5 Feb: A record financial result for Christchurch's Lyttelton Port Company... more
    Jelly Roll has called himself a "dumb redneck" who feels "disconnected" from politics
    5 Feb: During his appearance at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night (01.02.26), the singer/rapper won three prizes and took questions from the press backstage at the Crypto.com Arena and he was asked to comment on "what's going on in the country right now".... more
    Westport's only air link could be cut within months
    5 Feb: Westport's only air link could be cut within months... more
    Former Kiwi Tony Kemp has applauded Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V'landys for his ambition, as State of Origin looks poised for Auckland's Eden Park in 2027
    5 Feb: Former Kiwi Tony Kemp has applauded Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V'landys for his ambition, as State of Origin looks poised for Auckland's Eden Park in 2027... more
    Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy has been confirmed missing and foul play hasn't been ruled out
    5 Feb: The Today Show host's 84-year-old mother has been missing since around 9:45pm on Saturday (31.02.26) in Arizona, and authorities have launched an extensive search after she was reported missing around noon the following day.... more
    Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley is bullocking past any criticism of the competition's latest law trials
    5 Feb: Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley is bullocking past any criticism of the competition's latest law trials... more

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     31 Jan: Environment Canterbury has put an exclusion zone in place around the site of a capsized tourist boat, from which more than 40 people were evacuated ++++++++++++
     01 Feb: The Grammys are on Monday morning — here's how to watch and who to look out for ++++++++++
     31 Jan: The final victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide has been formally identified by the coroner ++++++++++
     30 Jan: Missing out on a spot at the airport is largely to blame for a Wellington taxi company's failure +++++++++
     31 Jan: Black Ferns Sevens vice-captain Jorja Miller thinks the strength in connections from playing both the seven-a-side and fifteen-a-side codes will help the team to defend their Singapore Sevens title this weekend +++++++++
     02 Feb: Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads +++++++++

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     Today's News

    National:
    Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years – far longer than we thought 10:07

    Rugby:
    Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley expects this season's new 50-22 rules to open up defences 10:07

    Entertainment:
    The Studio cast has cancelled a planned press day this week following the death of Catherine O'Hara 10:01

    International:
    A 'ghost airport' and sinkhole highway as Timor-Leste gambles on oil and gas with Greater Sunrise project 9:57

    Entertainment:
    Jelly Roll has called himself a "dumb redneck" who feels "disconnected" from politics 9:31

    Business:
    A record financial result for Christchurch's Lyttelton Port Company 9:27

    Entertainment:
    Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy has been confirmed missing and foul play hasn't been ruled out 9:01

    Entertainment:
    Jelly Roll credited Bunnie Xo with saving his life following his success at the Grammys 8:31

    Rugby League:
    Former Kiwi Tony Kemp has applauded Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V'landys for his ambition, as State of Origin looks poised for Auckland's Eden Park in 2027 8:27

    Living & Travel:
    Westport's only air link could be cut within months 8:27

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