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    A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
     13 January 2026
    A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
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    Venezuela’s leader may be gone, but his regime remains – with a new chief in Washington
    13 Jan: The interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is consolidating her power and has signalled a willingness to work with the Trump administration.... more
    Iran protests 2026: our surveys show Iranians agree more on regime change than what might come next
    13 Jan: Surveys reveal the overwhelming support for an end to the Islamic Republic.... more
    It takes many ghosts to make a story: how Maggie O'Farrell’s Hamnet takes from – and mistakes – Shakespeare
    13 Jan: Was the premature death of Shakespeare’s only son really the inspiration for Hamlet?... more
    No further Queensland fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland's Mt Roskill, following the detection of a single male of the species last week
    13 Jan: No further Queensland fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland's Mt Roskill, following the detection of a single male of the species last week... more
    Shareholders at Auckland tech firm Rakon appear primed to accept a 365 million dollar takeover bid
    13 Jan: Shareholders at Auckland tech firm Rakon appear primed to accept a 365 million dollar takeover bid... more
    Three people are seriously injured and another has moderate injuries after two vehicles collided on Canterbury's Rakaia Highway, just before six this evening
    12 Jan: Three people are seriously injured and another has moderate injuries after two vehicles collided on Canterbury's Rakaia Highway, just before six this evening... more
    Christchurch Police are seeking a man believed to be linked to a Sydenham arson before Christmas
    12 Jan: Christchurch Police are seeking a man believed to be linked to a Sydenham arson before Christmas... more
    man's been arrested in Auckland CBD, and a fake gun's been recovered after reports of a person carrying a firearm
    12 Jan: man's been arrested in Auckland CBD, and a fake gun's been recovered after reports of a person carrying a firearm... more
    A group of Asian supermarkets and retailers have gone into liquidation across Auckland owning millions
    12 Jan: A group of Asian supermarkets and retailers have gone into liquidation across Auckland owning millions... more

     Most Popular Recent National News
     17 Dec: An Otago University student and rising rugby talent is recovering after a near-fatal fall from a Dunedin rooftop in September +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     23 Dec: Police have made four arrests regarding the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     18 Dec: Albanese not invited to rabbi’s funeral, as Frydenberg calls for ban on ‘hate preachers’ ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     22 Dec: Kane Williamson insists he's made no call around retirement - as the third cricket test against the West Indies gets set to enter it's final day in Mt Maunganui ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     16 Dec: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby ++++++++++++++
     31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning ++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++++

     National NewsLinks
      13 Jan: Active search halted for missing tramper in national park (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Jan: Why michael sheen put his money on the line for new welsh national theatre (BBCWorld)
      13 Jan: Second body found in waikato river believed to be missing swimmer teananga tiotia (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Jan: Gallagher’s high security controller gains uk npsa nod (ITBrief)
      12 Jan: Gallagher gains npsa nod for high security c7000 (ITBrief)
      10 Jan: Black jacks star joins elite company with 10th national title after maiden singles win (Stuff.co.nz)
      10 Jan: Search on for inaugural women's national scrabble champion (RadioNZ)
      10 Jan: Doctors strike in scotland called off as union backs latest pay deal (BBCWorld)
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