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    An economist says benefit sanctions aren't working
     27 February 2026
    An economist says benefit sanctions aren't working
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    A huge 8-nil win over Samoa for the Football Ferns in their Fifa World Cup qualifier in Honiara
    27 Feb: A huge 8-nil win over Samoa for the Football Ferns in their Fifa World Cup qualifier in Honiara... more
    Martin Short endured a series of personal tragedies before the death of his daughter Katherine Hartley Short - including the deaths of his parents, brother and former wife
    27 Feb: Authorities discovered the actor's 42-year-old girl Katherine dead from an apparent self-inflicted gun wound inside her home in the Hollywood Hills, California, on Monday (23.02.26) at about 6pm, and the previous tragedies endured by Martin have now resurfaced in the wake of her passing.... more
    A mix of emotions for Auckland FC coach Steve Corica regarding the future of attacking weapon Jesse Randall
    27 Feb: A mix of emotions for Auckland FC coach Steve Corica regarding the future of attacking weapon Jesse Randall... more
    Amateur golfer Yuki Miya is in a place no one ... not even the 20-year-old himself ... thought he'd be, leading the New Zealand Open at the halfway stage
    27 Feb: Amateur golfer Yuki Miya is in a place no one ... not even the 20-year-old himself ... thought he'd be, leading the New Zealand Open at the halfway stage... more
    Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of Rotorua woman Sharlene Smith - one charged with her murder
    27 Feb: Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of Rotorua woman Sharlene Smith - one charged with her murder... more
    Crown prince Reza Pahlavi on US military intervention in Iran and how a post Islamic Republic 'transition' would work
    27 Feb: As the United States and Iran held their third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva amid heightened regional fears of the prospect of another war in the Middle East, Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi says now is the time to move forward with military intervention.... more
    Jamie Lee Curtis has recalled her "little family" with Robert Carradine and his daughter Ever
    27 Feb: The 67-year-old actress briefly dated the late star - who died by suicide on Monday (23.02.26) at the aged of 71 - has paid tribute to her "first crush" and recalled the close bond she shared with him and his daughter Ever, from his relationship with Susan Snyder.... more
    The Post Primary Teachers Association says poor planning is to blame for a lack of high school teachers
    27 Feb: The Post Primary Teachers Association says poor planning is to blame for a lack of high school teachers... more
    Kristen Bell insists she won't "roast people" at the Actor Awards
    27 Feb: The 45-year-old actress is returning to host the ceremony formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards for a third time, and she has given a hint of what to expect when the ceremony airs on Netflix on March 1.... more

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     22 Feb: A third person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Marlborough's Redwood Pass ++++++++++++
     21 Feb: Two dogs have been impounded by Christchurch Council Animal Management officers and three people are in hospital after an attack in the North West +++++++++++
     22 Feb: Fifteen years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquake, belief light may finally be at the end of the tunnel +++++++++++
     21 Feb: Central Otago is today moving to a prohibited fire season ++++++++++
     22 Feb: An investigation's underway after a dog attack injured three people in Christchurch's Bryndwr  ++++++++++
     24 Feb: New details have emerged about the brutal dog attack in Christchurch's Bryndwr , which left three people injured +++++++++
     22 Feb: There are serious injuries after a crash between a car and cyclist in Christchurch's Sumner +++++++++

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     Today's News

    Soccer:
    A huge 8-nil win over Samoa for the Football Ferns in their Fifa World Cup qualifier in Honiara 18:57

    Politics:
    An economist says benefit sanctions aren't working 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Martin Short endured a series of personal tragedies before the death of his daughter Katherine Hartley Short - including the deaths of his parents, brother and former wife 18:51

    Rugby League:
    A mix of emotions for Auckland FC coach Steve Corica regarding the future of attacking weapon Jesse Randall 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Jamie Lee Curtis has recalled her "little family" with Robert Carradine and his daughter Ever 18:21

    Entertainment:
    Kristen Bell insists she won't "roast people" at the Actor Awards 17:51

    Golf:
    Amateur golfer Yuki Miya is in a place no one ... not even the 20-year-old himself ... thought he'd be, leading the New Zealand Open at the halfway stage 17:47

    Politics:
    The Post Primary Teachers Association says poor planning is to blame for a lack of high school teachers 17:37

    Law and Order:
    Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of Rotorua woman Sharlene Smith - one charged with her murder 17:37

    Entertainment:
    Katherine Short's fatal gunshot wound appears to have been "self-inflicted", 911 audio has revealed 17:21

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