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    Coastguard Thames says it was alerted to a report of a capsized vessel and two people in the water off Tararu Beach, at around 11.45am
     6 February 2026
    Coastguard Thames says it was alerted to a report of a capsized vessel and two people in the water off Tararu Beach, at around 11.45am
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    A person's died after a water related incident in Thames just before midday
    6 Feb: A person's died after a water related incident in Thames just before midday... more
    Two-time Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has clinched the Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge
    6 Feb: Two-time Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has clinched the Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge... more
    All Whites defender Tim Payne is aware critical eyes are on him and his play for the Wellington Phoenix
    6 Feb: All Whites defender Tim Payne is aware critical eyes are on him and his play for the Wellington Phoenix... more
    All Blacks lock Fabian Holland has suffered what appears to be a shoulder injury in the Highlanders' 41-31 Super Rugby preseason win over Moana Pasifika in Queenstown
    6 Feb: All Blacks lock Fabian Holland has suffered what appears to be a shoulder injury in the Highlanders' 41-31 Super Rugby preseason win over Moana Pasifika in Queenstown... more
    A Porirua boatie will appear in court in the coming days - after fleeing from Police today
    6 Feb: A Porirua boatie will appear in court in the coming days - after fleeing from Police today... more
    Wellington Phoenix manager Bev Priestman is weighing up the potential significance of a first time atop the women's A-League in club history
    6 Feb: Wellington Phoenix manager Bev Priestman is weighing up the potential significance of a first time atop the women's A-League in club history... more
    Screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of being discharged near the shoreline on Wellington's South Coast
    6 Feb: Screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of being discharged near the shoreline on Wellington's South Coast... more
    WHO membership doesn’t threaten NZ’s sovereignty – walking away from it would
    6 Feb: The World Health Organization is a global body, but decisions affecting New Zealand are made in Wellington, not in Geneva.... more
    Four youths and a 20-year-old man have been apprehended following an attempted burglary in Upper Hutt overnight
    6 Feb: Four youths and a 20-year-old man have been apprehended following an attempted burglary in Upper Hutt overnight... more

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    Accident and Emergency:
    Coastguard Thames says it was alerted to a report of a capsized vessel and two people in the water off Tararu Beach, at around 11.45am 21:57

    Entertainment:
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    Rugby:
    Mark Robinson has closed his New Zealand Rugby chapter as he nears the beginning of his new gig with World Rugby 21:17

    Politics:
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    Entertainment:
    Ricky Martin has paid a glowing tribute to Bad Bunny following his Grammy success 21:01

    Entertainment:
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    Entertainment:
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    Cricket:
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