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    Is this glass square the long, long future of data storage?
     19 February 2026
    Researchers say a palm-sized piece of glass could store the equivalent of 2 million books for over 10,000 years.
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    How Jesse Jackson set the stage for Bernie Sanders and today’s progressives
    19 Feb: The coalitions that Jackson built during his presidential campaigns created enduring infrastructure for later progressives, particularly in Vermont.... more
    Jason Oppenheim has split from Jessica Vargas
    19 Feb: The 48-year-old real estate agent and Jessica have called time on their romance, less than a year after confirming their relationship in April 2025 - but the former couple insist that they'll remain good friends.... more
    Ukraine reclaims more than 200km of territory as Elon Musk blocks Russian army's internet access
    19 Feb: Ukraine has made its largest battlefield gains in more than two-and-a-half years, retaking more than 200 square kilometres of its territory from Russia in just five days, according to a new analysis.... more
    Robert Duvall has died aged 95
    19 Feb: The Hollywood star passed away on Sunday (15.02.26), with his wife, Luciana, confirming that he was "at home, surrounded by love and comfort".... more
    An All Black is departing the Crusaders at the end of the Super Rugby season
    19 Feb: An All Black is departing the Crusaders at the end of the Super Rugby season... more
    Bay of Plenty's being flagged as a potential hot spot for cocaine use, with the drug more than twice as likely to show up in work place testing
    19 Feb: Bay of Plenty's being flagged as a potential hot spot for cocaine use, with the drug more than twice as likely to show up in work place testing... more
    Chris Hemsworth's appearance on Dancing With the Stars almost cost him his role as Thor
    19 Feb: The 42-year-old actor came fifth in the Australian version of the show in 2006 but it could have jeopardised his Hollywood career after the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) team discovered clips online following a successful audition to play the titular superhero in 2011's blockbuster Thor.... more
    No great movement for National and Labour in the latest political poll
    19 Feb: No great movement for National and Labour in the latest political poll... more
    A former prison guard who murdered his childhood friend is appealing his conviction and sentence
    19 Feb: A former prison guard who murdered his childhood friend is appealing his conviction and sentence... more

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     14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event +++++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding ++++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg shows plenty of support — quick hits from day six ++++++++++++
     13 Feb: The fastest SailGP team on water is off the market ahead of this weekend's regatta in Auckland ++++++++++++
     14 Feb: A state of emergency has been declared for the Otorohanga District in the Waikato - which has been inundated with widespread flooding and slips overnight ++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion ++++++++++++
     13 Feb: The Black Foils may miss taking to the water to test repairs on their boat today ahead of this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta ++++++++++

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      19 Feb: Winston peters has 'no doubt' he could've stopped contractors law if unions went to him earlier (RadioNZ)
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      19 Feb: Overseas experts flown in to assess damage at moa point wastewater treatment plant (RadioNZ)
      19 Feb: Confidential wellington council documents found in sold desk should have been destroyed, review finds (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    International:
    Tracking the US military build-up ahead of possible Iran attack 19:47

    General:
    What is Skimo? The sport preparing to steal the show at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 19:17

    Cricket:
    New Zealand cricket captain Mitch Santner has no qualms about changing countries for the next stage of the T20 World Cup 18:57

    Politics:
    The Government's pushing ahead with plans for a mega-ministry 18:37

    Basketball:
    Breakers forward Reuben Te Rangi is imploring his side to close out their Australian NBL regular season with a win 18:27

    Law and Order:
    A man has been fined 14-thousand dollars and sentenced to 180-hours community service for running an unlawful security company 17:27

    Business:
    Confidence green pastures lie ahead for Fonterra, as the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland nears completion 17:07

    Skiing:
    An avalanche in Northern California was the worst in the US for 40 years. Here's how it unfolded 17:07

    Soccer:
    A hammer blow to the Wellington Phoenix's hopes of finally beating Auckland FC in an A-League derby 16:57

    Law and Order:
    In her memoir, Gisèle Pelicot reveals the secret love behind France's most infamous rape trial 16:57

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