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    A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore
     2 January 2026
    A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore
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    Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis
    2 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis... more
    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket
    2 Jan: Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket... more
    The interim manager of Chelsea is wrapping his head around having to take charge of the Premier League side for at least the next match
    2 Jan: The interim manager of Chelsea is wrapping his head around having to take charge of the Premier League side for at least the next match... more
    Fire and Emergency received 15 calls between 12pm and one - as crews took strike action
    2 Jan: Fire and Emergency received 15 calls between 12pm and one - as crews took strike action... more
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire survivors say they were 'trapped' as Australian confirmed as being among injured
    2 Jan: Swiss authorities say "a large number of young people" are among the casualties from a fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort, as work continues to identify "dozens" of dead bodies.... more
    Kiwi pop band Drax Project started off 2026 with a car crash, in the Coromandel
    2 Jan: Kiwi pop band Drax Project started off 2026 with a car crash, in the Coromandel... more
    Two large youth gatherings in the Coromandel were shut down last night after what Police call "unacceptable behaviour"
    2 Jan: Two large youth gatherings in the Coromandel were shut down last night after what Police call "unacceptable behaviour"... more
    Police are investigating an unexplained death in the suburb of Devonport on Auckland's North Shore
    2 Jan: Police are investigating an unexplained death in the suburb of Devonport on Auckland's North Shore... more
    As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's mayor, what are his chances of success?
    2 Jan: New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has vowed not to water down his ambitious agenda during an impassioned inauguration address outside City Hall. But is his vision achievable?... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     02 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis ++++++++++++
     31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning +++++++++++
     27 Dec: A severe thunderstorm warning's in place for Selwyn, Ashburton, and Christchurch City, with a high chance of large hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning +++++++++++
     01 Jan: The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk +++++++++++
     30 Dec: Auckland have beaten the wet weather and Wellington in men's Super Smash T20 cricket after a five-wicket win at the Basin Reserve ++++++++++
     28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast ++++++++++
     28 Dec: Three people have suffered serious injuries following a mass brawl in Auckland Central's CBD this morning +++++++++

     Top NZ Stories NewsLinks
      3 Jan: Multiple injured, road closed after northland crash (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: Owner of 'abandoned' bike left near lake ohau identified (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: Historic hotel reopens, with owner vowing to 'bring it back to life’ (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: History-making female jockey dies aged 77 (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: Watch: bewilderment as freakish catch attempt signalled six runs in big bash (Stuff.co.nz)
      3 Jan: Severe weather live updates: thunderstorms forecast to bring torrential rain and hail (NZ Herald)
      3 Jan: Police wrap up examination of bay of plenty property where two bodies found in different houses (RadioNZ)
      3 Jan: Person found dead in devonport, police appeal for footage (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    The south side of the Brynderwyns in Northland, is closed following a serious crash 13:26

    National:
    I grew up in the world’s coldest city without central heating. Here’s what the world can learn from us 13:06

    Law and Order:
    A man has been arrested at the scene of a fire in central Christchurch this morning. Police were called to the scene on Worcester Street about 5:10am 13:06

    Accident and Emergency:
    One man is trapped underground after a roof collapsed at a mine in Central Queensland 12:26

    Law and Order:
    Police are asking for the public's help in their enquiries into an unexplained death in Auckland 11:56

    National:
    How Celtic languages spread across Britain and Ireland: why we need to reconsider the early story 11:16

    International:
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire probe raises questions about sparklers, safety compliance at Le Constellation bar 11:06

    Law and Order:
    Customs is warning organised crime groups are smuggling card-skimming devices into New Zealand, hidden inside low-value electronics like air-fryers and laptops 11:06

    Politics:
    The Public Service Association says the cyber attack impacting health patient portal Manage My Health shows the risks of Government job cuts 10:46

    Rugby:
    A hint of adversity hasn't been enough to slow down defending champion Luke Littler in his quest for back-to-back world darts championship titles 10:36

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