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    X has been used to represent love and kisses for centuries. But how did it start?
     14 February 2025
    While the origins of the cross as a kiss are still debated, the answer likely lies in the letters of working-class lovers like these.
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    A High Court judge is signing an order to force online platform X to remove old news stories relating to a man accused of killing a Nelson police officer
    14 Feb: A High Court judge is signing an order to force online platform X to remove old news stories relating to a man accused of killing a Nelson police officer... more
    Confirmation, Kinleith Mill at Tokoroa will permanently end paper production from June
    14 Feb: Confirmation, Kinleith Mill at Tokoroa will permanently end paper production from June... more
    A Wellington City Councillor's had to apologise after calling two colleagues racist
    14 Feb: A Wellington City Councillor's had to apologise after calling two colleagues racist... more
    Police have reopened the case of a man who's body was found on a remote West Coast beach in 1998
    14 Feb: Police have reopened the case of a man who's body was found on a remote West Coast beach in 1998... more
    No qualms from Warriors league coach Andrew Webster over a trio missing tomorrow's pre-season trial against the Storm in Hamilton due to the NRL All Stars game
    14 Feb: No qualms from Warriors league coach Andrew Webster over a trio missing tomorrow's pre-season trial against the Storm in Hamilton due to the NRL All Stars game... more
    Police are considering charges against a young person, accused of allegedly pointing a gun at police officers in Palmerston North on Tuesday
    14 Feb: Police are considering charges against a young person, accused of allegedly pointing a gun at police officers in Palmerston North on Tuesday... more
    A person's died after a water-related incident at Coromandel Peninsula's Whangapoua Beach
    13 Feb: A person's died after a water-related incident at Coromandel Peninsula's Whangapoua Beach... more
    One person's seriously injured, following a crash on State Highway 25 - south of Coromandel town - this afternoon
    13 Feb: One person's seriously injured, following a crash on State Highway 25 - south of Coromandel town - this afternoon... more
    Former TVNZ broadcaster and anti-vax campaigner Liz Gunn's Auckland Airport assault conviction's been overturned
    13 Feb: Former TVNZ broadcaster and anti-vax campaigner Liz Gunn's Auckland Airport assault conviction's been overturned... more

     Most Popular Recent National News
     10 Feb: Rotorua Boys' High School is supporting family and the wider school community after a hostel student's died ++++++++++++++++++
     07 Feb: More than two thousand properties in Taupo are reportedly without power - while heavy rain lashes the area ++++++++++++++
     20 Jan: The Police Dive Squad has recovered the body of a jetskier who'd been missing in Lake Taupo ++++++++++++++
     04 Feb: Auckland Japanese restaurant - Taiko says it's cooperating with authorities following reports of a food-borne illness outbreak ++++++++++++++
     16 Feb: Labour's Leader has labelled anti-LGBTQ protests 'pathetic' ++++++++++++++
     14 Feb: Traffic remains heavy after a fatal crash that's closed all southbound lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway, at Greenlane +++++++++++++
     27 Jan: Concerns some Otago University students will begin the semester living out of their cars ++++++++++++

     National NewsLinks
      19 Feb: Pacific women's football teams eager to learn at four nations tournament (RadioNZ)
      19 Feb: Former all blacks assistant coach resurfaces at super rugby club (Stuff.co.nz)
      18 Feb: National iwi chairs forum calls on un to scrutinise ‘threats to indigenous rights’ in new zealand ()
      18 Feb: National and labour agree nz should be ready to deploy peacekeepers ()
      18 Feb: Samoa airways staff test positive for drugs, including pilot on prescription sleeping pills (RadioNZ)
      18 Feb: Firms plan job cuts as employment costs rise (BBCWorld)
      17 Feb: Watch: usa v canada ice hockey game turns ugly as anthem booed and three fights in nine seconds (BBCWorld)
      17 Feb: What you need to know about te matatini 2025 - the 'olympics of kapa haka' (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Politics:
    The Prime Minister does NOT agree with Te Pati Maori's claims a probe into alleged data misuse was politically and racially motivated 18:07

    International:
    Emma Raducanu in tears early in Dubai loss to Karolína Muchová, man removed from courtside 18:07

    Entertainment:
    Jesse Eisenberg didn't write a speech for the EE BAFTA Awards because he "didn't think" he would win 17:54

    Rugby:
    Injuries have forced the Chiefs to keep All Blacks first five Damian McKenzie at fullback for Friday's Super Rugby tussle with the Crusaders in Hamilton 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Rich Peppiatt dedicated his EE BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut to those "fighting" for their culture 17:24

    Law and Order:
    A$AP Rocky found not guilty of firing gun at former friend in 2021 Hollywood shooting 17:07

    Rugby:
    A major boost for the Blues as they look to ignite their Super Rugby title defence against the Highlanders in Dunedin 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Warwick Davis learned he was getting the BAFTA Fellowship while on the toilet 16:54

    Entertainment:
    The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has reportedly implemented heightened security measures for this year's awards ceremony 16:24

    Law and Order:
    Three men are in custody, after trying to force a member of a public to be a getaway driver, in South Auckland 16:17

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