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    Major rescue efforts are underway at the Curragh coal mine in Central Queensland, where at least one worker is trapped underground
     3 January 2026
    Major rescue efforts are underway at the Curragh coal mine in Central Queensland, where at least one worker is trapped underground
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    What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome?
    3 Jan: The oldest known writing dates to around 5000 BCE. It origins are mysterious.... more
    Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers
    3 Jan: An ancient cremation would have been a community spectacle in a place returned to and reignited over many generations. What was behind this unexpected funeral ritual?... more
    FBI says it thwarted ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina
    3 Jan: The US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina claims the 18-year-old suspect had planned to attack a grocery store and fast food restaurant in his hometown.... more
    Is world peace even possible? I study war and peace and here’s where I’d start
    3 Jan: Among the top three priorities is addressing the gravest crisis of our time: Gaza.... more
    The first finalist in the world darts championship in London has been found..
    3 Jan: The first finalist in the world darts championship in London has been found..... more
    Chris Luxon's still considering his options for Waitangi Day
    3 Jan: Chris Luxon's still considering his options for Waitangi Day... more
    MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend
    3 Jan: MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend... 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

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     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: Weather: north island east coast braces for the next wave of heavy rain (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: How hills real estate traders made $5.4m by flipping 71 auckland properties (NZ Herald)
      3 Jan: Psa says the privacy breach exposes risk of cutting it experts in public health (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' ryder cup abuse - mcilroy (BBCWorld)
      3 Jan: Paul loses wba cruiserweight ranking after joshua defeat (BBCWorld)
      3 Jan: Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in us (BBCWorld)
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     Today's News

    National:
    Is world peace even possible? I study war and peace and here’s where I’d start 10:26

    Rugby:
    The first finalist in the world darts championship in London has been found.. 10:26

    National:
    What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome? 10:16

    National:
    Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers 10:06

    International:
    FBI says it thwarted ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina 10:06

    Accident and Emergency:
    Major rescue efforts are underway at the Curragh coal mine in Central Queensland, where at least one worker is trapped underground 10:06

    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

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