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    Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend
     2 January 2026
    Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend
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    Auckland are on the board in the women's T20 Super Smash, beating Wellington by five wickets at Eden Park outer oval
    2 Jan: Auckland are on the board in the women's T20 Super Smash, beating Wellington by five wickets at Eden Park outer oval... more
    Outgoing Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has let rip at how he was covered in the mainstream media during his test career
    2 Jan: Outgoing Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has let rip at how he was covered in the mainstream media during his test career... more
    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
    2 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... more
    Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening
    2 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening... more
    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket
    2 Jan: Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket... more
    A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore
    2 Jan: A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore... more
    Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is the favourite to take over as the new manager of English Premier League club Chelsea
    2 Jan: Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is the favourite to take over as the new manager of English Premier League club Chelsea... more
    Fire and Emergency received 15 calls between 12pm and one - as crews took strike action
    2 Jan: Fire and Emergency received 15 calls between 12pm and one - as crews took strike action... more
    Kiwi pop band Drax Project started off 2026 with a car crash, in the Coromandel
    2 Jan: Kiwi pop band Drax Project started off 2026 with a car crash, in the Coromandel... more

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     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 ++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++
     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 +++++++++
     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 +++++++++
     01 Jan: The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk +++++++++

     Top NZ Stories NewsLinks
      2 Jan: Fire and emergency receives 15 calls for help during strike (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Frustration as auckland's storm-damaged tracks still shut off (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Watch: auckland hearts prevail despite white ferns duo paying price for ‘busy shots’ (Stuff.co.nz)
      2 Jan: Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026 (ITBrief)
      2 Jan: Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Maori recognised for 2026 in new year honours list (RadioNZ)
      2 Jan: Quick actions save teen caught in rip at paritutu beach (Stuff.co.nz)
      2 Jan: 'heavy metal? it's not even aluminium foil football' (BBCWorld)
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     Today's News

    Soccer:
    Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend 17:27

    Cricket:
    Outgoing Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has let rip at how he was covered in the mainstream media during his test career 17:26

    Cricket:
    Auckland are on the board in the women's T20 Super Smash, beating Wellington by five wickets at Eden Park outer oval 17:17

    Accident and Emergency:
    A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore 15:27

    Soccer:
    Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is the favourite to take over as the new manager of English Premier League club Chelsea 14:56

    Environment:
    Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening 14:46

    Cricket:
    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket 14:26

    International:
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire survivors say they were 'trapped' as Australian confirmed as being among injured 14:16

    Business:
    Fire and Emergency received 15 calls between 12pm and one - as crews took strike action 14:06

    Motoring:
    Kiwi pop band Drax Project started off 2026 with a car crash, in the Coromandel 13:46

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