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Gaza’s cultural sites have been decimated. UNESCO’s muted response sets a dangerous precedent

23 February 2026

UNESCO has been far too cautious over Gaza. This allows the destruction of historical sites to be treated as regrettable collateral damage, instead of a crime.

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As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold?
	23 Feb: Polling in Russia suggests strong support for President Vladimir Putin. Yet below the surface, popular sentiment is more mixed.... more

Long-standing safety concerns at a busy south-west Christchurch intersection, are set to be addressed
	23 Feb: Long-standing safety concerns at a busy south-west Christchurch intersection, are set to be addressed... more

Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch
	23 Feb: Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch... more

American golfer Austen Truslow has beaten 17-year-old Christchurch amateur Cooper Moore by three shots to claim the New Zealand PGA Championship at Paraparaumu
	23 Feb: American golfer Austen Truslow has beaten 17-year-old Christchurch amateur Cooper Moore by three shots to claim the New Zealand PGA Championship at Paraparaumu... more

An Auckland couple continued buying stolen crayfish, despite knowing it was likely illegal
	23 Feb: An Auckland couple continued buying stolen crayfish, despite knowing it was likely illegal... more

Former Phoenix football manager Ufuk Talay has shown support for the departed Giancarlo Italiano after he stepped down following the 5-nil loss to Auckland FC
	23 Feb: Former Phoenix football manager Ufuk Talay has shown support for the departed Giancarlo Italiano after he stepped down following the 5-nil loss to Auckland FC... more

Citybound lanes on Auckland's North-Western motorway have now reopened following a two-vehicle crash
	22 Feb: Citybound lanes on Auckland's North-Western motorway have now reopened following a two-vehicle crash... more

There are serious injuries after a crash between a car and cyclist in Christchurch's Sumner
	22 Feb: There are serious injuries after a crash between a car and cyclist in Christchurch's Sumner... more

The Central Stags have won domestic cricket's one day Ford Trophy, after demolishing Canterbury by six wickets in the final
	22 Feb: The Central Stags have won domestic cricket's one day Ford Trophy, after demolishing Canterbury by six wickets in the final... more

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24 Jan: Police have released the full list pf names of the six people unaccounted for following the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Campground on Thursday +++++++++++++++++++++++++

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07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++++++

24 Jan: Pakuranga College is paying tribute to two of its students caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide ++++++++++++++++++++

09 Feb: A Taupo high school is closed until at least tomorrow, after fire destroyed a block of classrooms, with two people charged ++++++++++++++++++++

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 +++++++++++++++++

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Today's News

National:
Gaza’s cultural sites have been decimated. UNESCO’s muted response sets a dangerous precedent 10:17

National:
As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold? 10:07

International:
Andrew's arrest leaves questions for Sarah Ferguson but daughters could be protected 10:07

Motoring:
Long-standing safety concerns at a busy south-west Christchurch intersection, are set to be addressed 10:07

Business:
Business appears to be booming in most parts of the country 9:57

Politics:
New rules for early childhood education come into force today 9:27

Law and Order:
US Secret Service agents shoot and kill man trying to unlawfully enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago 9:17

Rugby:
Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch 8:17

Health & Safety:
Concerns the window for accessing the shingles vaccine is too narrow 8:07

Business:
Energy watchdog to force retailers to offer struggling customers help in overhaul 7:57

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