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    Former NASA engineer warns about heat shield on Artemis II moon mission
     18 February 2026
    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.
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    >> International News 

    Don't expect an All Blacks coaching announcement imminently
    18 Feb: Don't expect an All Blacks coaching announcement imminently... more
    An improving financial situation for one of our largest companies, Fletcher Building
    18 Feb: An improving financial situation for one of our largest companies, Fletcher Building... more
    Ed Sheeran has revealed the reason he ditched his mobile phone - and how the experience inspired his song
    18 Feb: During his recent Loop Tour stop at Sydney's Accor Stadium, the 34-year-old singer opened up to fans about the fallout from his 2015 Marvin Gaye copyright lawsuit - which ended in his favour as the court ruled he did not copy Let's Get It On - explaining that the legal battle changed the way he communicates forever.... more
    Dozens of Canterbury kids spent a night hunkering down in Banks Peninsula - which was cut off by yesterday's torrential rain
    18 Feb: Dozens of Canterbury kids spent a night hunkering down in Banks Peninsula - which was cut off by yesterday's torrential rain... more
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex amped up the Valentine's Day magic by sharing an adorable snap of Prince Harry scooping up their daughter, Princess Lilibet, as he clutched a bunch of balloons
    18 Feb: The former Suits actress, 44, gushed over her "forever Valentines" in a gushing post on February 14.... more
    Winter Olympics 2026: Jürgen Klopp makes Milano Cortina Games cameo, ice hockey fight ban labelled a 'joke' — quick hits from day 11
    18 Feb: Football manager Jürgen Klopp makes an appearance at the Milano Cortina Games, while French ice hockey players are unhappy about the ban handed to a teammate for fighting. Here are the quick hits from day 11.... more
    Hilary Duff helped two fans pull off the ultimate engagement moment during her Las Vegas show on Friday night (13.02.26)
    18 Feb: The 38 year old star kicked off night one of her Voltaire residency by helping the couple take their relationship to the next level during her performance of With Love, the night before Valentine's Day (14.02.26).... more
    Make Japan strong again: Sanae Takaichi’s plan to transform her country’s military
    18 Feb: The new Japanese leader is boosting defence spending, strengthening the military and even potentially revising Japan’s pacifist constitution.... more
    A man's been arrested - after allegedly attempting to break through the cordon at the Mount Maunganui landslide
    18 Feb: A man's been arrested - after allegedly attempting to break through the cordon at the Mount Maunganui landslide... 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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      18 Feb: Pharmac looks to fund two new medicines for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (RadioNZ)
      18 Feb: Tower expects rise in weather-related claims to nearly halve profits (RadioNZ)
      18 Feb: 'these moments are never achieved alone': gemma mccaw on her coast to coast journey (Stuff.co.nz)
      18 Feb: Police boost patrols at auckland school following threats made to students (Stuff.co.nz)
      18 Feb: 'you were safe when dax was there’: community reels after alleged homicide of well-known man (Stuff.co.nz)
      18 Feb: Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused (ITBrief)
      18 Feb: The 'sausage sensei' who says his snags are art (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

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

    Rugby:
    Don't expect an All Blacks coaching announcement imminently 12:37

    Entertainment:
    Ed Sheeran has revealed the reason he ditched his mobile phone - and how the experience inspired his song 12:27

    Business:
    An improving financial situation for one of our largest companies, Fletcher Building 12:27

    Entertainment:
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex amped up the Valentine's Day magic by sharing an adorable snap of Prince Harry scooping up their daughter, Princess Lilibet, as he clutched a bunch of balloons 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Hilary Duff helped two fans pull off the ultimate engagement moment during her Las Vegas show on Friday night (13.02.26) 11:27

    National:
    Make Japan strong again: Sanae Takaichi’s plan to transform her country’s military 11:17

    Hockey:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Jürgen Klopp makes Milano Cortina Games cameo, ice hockey fight ban labelled a 'joke' — quick hits from day 11 11:17

    Soccer:
    Second half drama in the Champions League football clash between Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Apple Martin has admitted to having gotten lip filler 10:57

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