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    Day in History, January 2: The Yorkshire Ripper’s reign of terror ended in a sudden confession
     2 January 2026
    The Yorkshire Ripper's reign of terror began in the 1970s and lasted for six years. In the end, he was caught by chance.
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    Russia says 20 killed in Ukrainian strike in occupied Kherson region
    2 Jan: It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is bringing the conflict "into the new year" with a barrage of drone strikes on the country's energy infrastructure.... more
    Customs had a huge year in 2025, stopping hundreds of kilograms of drugs at our borders
    2 Jan: Customs had a huge year in 2025, stopping hundreds of kilograms of drugs at our borders... more
    What we know about the deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort
    2 Jan: Authorities say around 40 people are dead after a blaze ripped through a New Year's Eve event at a popular bar in Crans-Montana.... more
    Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath
    1 Jan: Zohran Mamdani is officially sworn in as major of New York City in a midnight, underground ceremony, with a more public affair to take place in hours time on the steps of City Hall.... more
    Scepticism as Russia claims video proves Ukrainian drone attack on Putin residence
    1 Jan: Moscow's allegation that Ukraine launched an attack on the Russian president's state residence is being dismissed as a ploy to derail peace talks.... more
    Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after car crash in Nigeria
    1 Jan: British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is discharged from hospital days after a car accident that killed two of his close friends.... more
    Queen Camilla recalls being 'furious' after being indecently assaulted by man on train as a teenager
    1 Jan: The monarch speaks publicly about the attack for the first time during an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme.... more
    Republican Lauren Boebert suggests Donald Trump veto could be Epstein files 'retribution'
    1 Jan: A month after Donald Trump's spectacular falling-out with MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, another Republican congresswoman publicly lashes out at the US president.... more
    The countdown has just ramped up to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics with the ticking over of the new year
    1 Jan: The countdown has just ramped up to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics with the ticking over of the new year... more

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     21 Dec: Who's named in the Jeffrey Epstein files and who else was he connected to? ++++++++++++++++++++++
     19 Dec: The University of Philippines' dragon boat athletes are unpaid, but driven by community pride ++++++++++++++++++
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     International NewsLinks
      2 Jan: This black cap felt like an imposter at times. now he's proven he's the real deal (Stuff.co.nz)
      1 Jan: New zealander arrested for breaking through perth airport security, going onto tarmac (RadioNZ)
      31 Dec: New zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in gaza (RadioNZ)
      31 Dec: Brigitte bardot: from french cinema to international fame (BBCWorld)
      31 Dec: These are the four letters you never want to see on your boarding pass (Stuff.co.nz)
      30 Dec: Why israel's recognition of somaliland as an independent state is controversial (BBCWorld)
      30 Dec: Alien invasion that could threaten nz's entire economy is just a plane ride away (RadioNZ)
      30 Dec: Media on bardot: france's biggest 'sex symbol' or 'crazy cat lady' (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Politics:
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    Business:
    More than 120-thousand Kiwis could be caught up in a major cyber security breach at health platform, Manage My Health 8:26

    Environment:
    Surf lifeguards in eastern parts of the North Island have been kept busy with a five fold increase in rescues 8:16

    Soccer:
    Manager Pep Guardiola will be relying on a core group when Manchester City tackles Sunderland away in Premier League football from 9am 8:06

    International:
    Day in History, January 2: The Yorkshire Ripper’s reign of terror ended in a sudden confession 7:56

    Politics:
    Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is promising the Council takeover of AT's duties will improve lives 7:46

    Politics:
    Auckland's Mayor says 2026 will be transformational for the city 7:36

    International:
    Russia says 20 killed in Ukrainian strike in occupied Kherson region 7:26

    Soccer:
    Four matches remain before the first half of the Premier League football season is over with 19 of the 38 rounds complete 7:26

    Law and Order:
    Customs had a huge year in 2025, stopping hundreds of kilograms of drugs at our borders 7:16

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