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US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker
8 Jan 2026The ship was being shadowed by a Russian submarine in a two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic.
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How can I cool down my house in summer?
8 Jan 2026If you're starting to swelter as temperatures around the country rise, you might be wondering how best to cool your house.
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All the major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court
The cases involve challenges to everything from tariffs to transgender rights and birthright citizenship.
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Major music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivals
Norwegian electronic music duo Röyksopp will be a no-show at Splore and Electric Avenue, organisers have confirmed.
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New wilderness cycle trails hit a brick wall
7 Jan 2026A long-forgotten policy that's suddenly been reactivated is creating a headache for riders trying to make new trails.
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Caught in a web: Biologist discovers possible new spider species
7 Jan 2026A Taranaki biologist is overjoyed after discovering what is thought to be a new species of spider.
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The couple who ditched corporate life to grow greens
7 Jan 2026'Just plant more seeds and keep going': A young family are redefining self-sufficiency by growing a new salad business.
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Hot dogs and cool cats - how to keep your pets safe in summer
7 Jan 2026Hot cars, burnt paws, sizzling pavements and tempting treats - here's what to watch out for in hot weather.
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Memorial for kids killed in fire lets mum know 'her little ones' lives mattered'
7 Jan 2026August, Hugo and Goldie Field died late last year, in a fire that's being treated as a murder-suicide.
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Who are the hackers behind Manage My Health's cyber attack?
7 Jan 2026Explainer - Kazu have a track record of targeting other institutions - from the Nepali police to a US medical records company.
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Remembering the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
7 Jan 2026Hundreds are expected to descend on a Northland pā this weekend to remember one of the most famous battles fought in Aotearoa.
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Hackers pull down stolen medical data
7 Jan 2026Some of the 400,000 documents stolen in an attack on Manage My Health were earlier posted online.
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'Grab what you can:' The global rush for second passports
7 Jan 2026In a world of increasing red tape, who wouldn't want to skip the long lines?
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Manage My Health CEO says company 'dropped the ball'
7 Jan 2026The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal says he is open to standing down if required.
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EB Games proposes closing all New Zealand stores
7 Jan 2026The video game retailer is proposing to close its New Zealand business, according to a letter sent to employees.
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Coleslaw goes to the dogs
7 Jan 2026A supermarket label claimed that the coleslaw contained lamb lung, crude protein, crude fat and crude fibre.
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Fisheries NZ investigating report of illegal fish dumping
6 Jan 2026Spearfishers came across the dead fish floating in the water off Great Barrier Island.
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Coleslaw goes to the dogs
7 Jan 2026A supermarket label claimed that the coleslaw contained lamb lung, crude protein, crude fat and crude fibre.
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One Battle After Another wins big in year's first major awards
6 Jan 2026After two years of destabilisation due to industry strikes, the US road to the Oscars is back in full swing with the Critics Choice Awards ceremony.
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Top spots to take a dip around Aotearoa
6 Jan 2026Nicola McCloy has put the work into discovering New Zealand's best places to swim. She shares a handful of her favourite spots, from secluded sandy bays to urban lakes and saltwater pools.
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Residents fed up with sewage overflows
6 Jan 2026Sewage was a "regular sight" and the council is responding too slowly to the flood of faeces, they say.
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The hidden river that shapes central Wellington
6 Jan 2026Most locals may not know the Kumutoto stream is flowing beneath their feet.
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Stolen health data ransom deadline arrives
6 Jan 2026Hackers are demanding to be paid after stealing 400,000 medical files from Manage My Health, the country's largest patient portal.
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'Completely false': Trump's claims about stolen oil rejected
6 Jan 2026US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela stole United States oil assets. Experts say the truth is much more complex than that.
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