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    Cronulla and Kiwis back-rower Briton Nikora is keen to play for Queensland under the new State of Origin rules
     18 February 2026
    Cronulla and Kiwis back-rower Briton Nikora is keen to play for Queensland under the new State of Origin rules
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    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
    18 Feb: The rapper, 54, ordered a cheeseburger, chicken wings, chicken nuggets and french fries for takeout from Cronox, according to the owner's daughter, Sofia Valmadre.... 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
    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
    ‘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
    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
    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
    Sir Ian McKellen admits he "accepted that I'm not immortal" since his 2024 fall
    18 Feb: The 86-year-old actor took a nasty tumble while performing in Player Kings at London's Noel Coward Theatre and made a gradual return to work after he suffered a chipped vertebra and a fractured wrist.... more
    Don't expect an All Blacks coaching announcement imminently
    18 Feb: Don't expect an All Blacks coaching announcement imminently... more
    Barack Obama has condemned a racist video circulated by President Donald Trump, calling the incident a disturbing reflection of today's political climate
    18 Feb: Speaking in a newly released interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, the former president addressed the clip - which featured animated apes with the faces of Obama and Michelle Obama edited onto them - after it briefly appeared on Trump's Truth Social account earlier this month.... more

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     14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event ++++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding +++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg shows plenty of support — quick hits from day six ++++++++++++
     13 Feb: The fastest SailGP team on water is off the market ahead of this weekend's regatta in Auckland ++++++++++++
     14 Feb: A state of emergency has been declared for the Otorohanga District in the Waikato - which has been inundated with widespread flooding and slips overnight ++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion +++++++++++
     11 Feb: Devastation in Hawke's Bay's Wairoa over a fatal school bus crash yesterday, that killed one and critically injured two others +++++++++++

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     Today's News

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

    Rugby League:
    Cronulla and Kiwis back-rower Briton Nikora is keen to play for Queensland under the new State of Origin rules 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

    International:
    Iran announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz during US nuclear talks 13:07

    Cricket:
    Uncertainty over whether changes to the domestic T20 competition would stop top players from joining overseas leagues 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Barack Obama has condemned a racist video circulated by President Donald Trump, calling the incident a disturbing reflection of today's political climate 12:57

    International:
    Former NASA engineer warns about heat shield on Artemis II moon mission 12:47

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