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Robert Duvall, star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dies at 95

17 February 2026

Oscar winner Robert Duvall, known for films such as The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.

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Thousands of Wellingtonians could be without power until Wednesday
	17 Feb: Thousands of Wellingtonians could be without power until Wednesday... more

Retail confidence is at a two-year high - but full recovery is still to come
	17 Feb: Retail confidence is at a two-year high - but full recovery is still to come... more

New Zealand Rugby League boss Greg Peters claims Kiwis can only benefit from the changes to State of Origin eligibility
	17 Feb: New Zealand Rugby League boss Greg Peters claims Kiwis can only benefit from the changes to State of Origin eligibility... more

A Dunedin man who sent a secretly-recorded sex tape to dozens of rugby mates, has failed to have his conviction quashed
	17 Feb: A Dunedin man who sent a secretly-recorded sex tape to dozens of rugby mates, has failed to have his conviction quashed... more

The next bout of heavy rain has started its rampage on the east of the South Island
	17 Feb: The next bout of heavy rain has started its rampage on the east of the South Island... more

Jesy Nelson says her former Little Mix bandmates have "all reached out" since she gave birth

17 Feb: The 34-year-old star left the group in 2020 and has been open about her struggles in the limelight, but she has revealed Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall have all sent "lovely" messages since she gave birth to nine-month-old twin daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, who were recently diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a rare muscle wasting disease.... more

Play reduces stress and lifts wellbeing – and adults benefit as much as children do
	17 Feb: Play is often treated as something we grow out of, yet evidence shows playfulness remains vital for adult wellbeing. Rethinking our spaces could help bring it back.... more

Fears that alcohol ads are influencing how children think about alcohol
	17 Feb: Fears that alcohol ads are influencing how children think about alcohol... more

A learner driver who was under the influence of drugs when he struck four motorcyclists - three fatally - has been sentenced to eight and half years jail
	17 Feb: A learner driver who was under the influence of drugs when he struck four motorcyclists - three fatally - has been sentenced to eight and half years jail... more

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Entertainment:
Robert Duvall, star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dies at 95 8:17

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Play reduces stress and lifts wellbeing – and adults benefit as much as children do 8:07

Environment:
The next bout of heavy rain has started its rampage on the east of the South Island 8:07

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Jesy Nelson says her former Little Mix bandmates have "all reached out" since she gave birth 7:57

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A Dunedin man who sent a secretly-recorded sex tape to dozens of rugby mates, has failed to have his conviction quashed 7:37

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