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    Former Bulldogs winger Matt Utai is in a serious but stable condition after a drive-by shooting in Sydney
     18 February 2026
    Former Bulldogs winger Matt Utai is in a serious but stable condition after a drive-by shooting in Sydney
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    England coach Steve Borthwick's responded to their Six Nations rugby defeat to Scotland by making three changes to his run-on side for Sunday's match with Ireland at Dublin
    18 Feb: England coach Steve Borthwick's responded to their Six Nations rugby defeat to Scotland by making three changes to his run-on side for Sunday's match with Ireland at Dublin... more
    A sharp rise in food inflation could unfortunately be out of our control
    18 Feb: A sharp rise in food inflation could unfortunately be out of our control... more
    US military says 11 men killed in strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats
    18 Feb: The strikes are the latest in a string of US strikes on boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea targeting what Donald Trump alleges are drug trafficking operations.... more
    Dairy prices have risen another 3.6 percent at this morning's latest Global Dairy Trade auction
    18 Feb: Dairy prices have risen another 3.6 percent at this morning's latest Global Dairy Trade auction... more
    A woman's on trial in Nelson, accused of medically abusing her child
    18 Feb: A woman's on trial in Nelson, accused of medically abusing her child... more
    Will Ferrell is desperately wanted for a guest star role on The Simpsons
    18 Feb: Showrunner-and-writer Matt Selman is not giving up on his dream of adding the 58-year-old actor to the long list of celebrities who have made cameo appearances on the world's longest-running primetime animated TV series.... more
    Support for changes to dog control laws following a deadly dog attack in Northland
    18 Feb: Support for changes to dog control laws following a deadly dog attack in Northland... more
    Will Smith gifted Jada Pinkett Smith life-size pillows of their blended family for Valentine's Day
    18 Feb: The 54-year-old actress shared a photo of the sweet present, which featured her and the 57-year-old actor, as well as their children, son Jaden Smith, 27, and daughter Willow Smith, 25, and Will's eldest child, Trey Smith, 33, whom he has with his 58-year-old ex-wife, actress Sheree Zampino.... more
    Harry Styles "felt very alone" the first few times he performed on stage without One Direction
    18 Feb: The 32-year-old singer initially piled heaps of pressure on himself when he became a solo artist after the boy band - formed of Louis Tomlinson, 34, Zayn Malik, 33, Niall Horan, 32, the late Liam Payne, 31, and Harry - went on an indefinite hiatus in January 2016, because he did not want to disappoint his fans.... more

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     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 +++++++++++++++
     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: 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

    Entertainment:
    Harry Styles "felt very alone" the first few times he performed on stage without One Direction 7:57

    Politics:
    Parliament's intervening - after the High Court ruled against the Ministry of Social Development requesting welfare repayments from those receiving back-dated ACC support 7:57

    International:
    Former NASA engineer warns about heat shield on Artemis II moon mission 7:57

    Rugby:
    England coach Steve Borthwick's responded to their Six Nations rugby defeat to Scotland by making three changes to his run-on side for Sunday's match with Ireland at Dublin 7:47

    Law and Order:
    Former Bulldogs winger Matt Utai is in a serious but stable condition after a drive-by shooting in Sydney 7:37

    Entertainment:
    Will Ferrell is desperately wanted for a guest star role on The Simpsons 7:27

    Business:
    A sharp rise in food inflation could unfortunately be out of our control 7:27

    International:
    US military says 11 men killed in strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats 7:27

    Business:
    Dairy prices have risen another 3.6 percent at this morning's latest Global Dairy Trade auction 7:17

    Living & Travel:
    Support for changes to dog control laws following a deadly dog attack in Northland 7:07

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