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    How to decide what type of car insurance is best for you
     17 February 2026
    Choosing the right car insurance option can feel daunting, but it's the kind of task that it pays to get right. So, how can you decide which type is most suitable for you?
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    >> International News 

    The outrage over the Enhanced Games ignores the risks many already accept in sport
    17 Feb: We’re outraged that the Enhanced Games allows doping, yet fans happily watch boxers suffer brain damage. The real scandal is the hypocrisy about athletic harm.... more
    Australian writer Murray Hunter cleared of criminal defamation by Thai court
    17 Feb: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has dropped a criminal defamation case against Australian writer Murray Hunter.... more
    Kiwi golfers Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier remain inside the top 100 of the world rankings after the start-of-the-week update following the weekend's tournaments
    17 Feb: Kiwi golfers Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier remain inside the top 100 of the world rankings after the start-of-the-week update following the weekend's tournaments... more
    Police have uncovered a cache of drugs, after pulling over a suspicious vehicle on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast
    17 Feb: Police have uncovered a cache of drugs, after pulling over a suspicious vehicle on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast... more
    Probes into the Teaching Council have outlined deep concerns, and found a serious need for change
    17 Feb: Probes into the Teaching Council have outlined deep concerns, and found a serious need for change... more
    Madison Beer refuses to be "played like a pawn" by music ex ecutives
    17 Feb: The 26-year-old pop star has put strong boundaries in place in order to protect her mental health, and Madison insists she won't compromise her values.... more
    Winter Olympics 2026: Eileen Gu medals despite blizzard, Ilia Malinin breaks his silence — day 10 quick hits
    17 Feb: A Norwegian skier melts down in the Italian cold as the Canadian women's curling team hits back at cheating accusations. Here are the quick hits from day 10 of the Milano Cortina Winter Games.... more
    Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems
    17 Feb: Sewage spills are often seen as short-term public health crises. But the ecological impacts can be lasting, especially if combined with marine heatwaves and storms.... more
    Rose Byrne is "gifted at disassociating" herself from her work
    17 Feb: The 46-year-old star has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, but Rose actually found it easy to leave her on-screen character behind at the end of the working day.... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     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 +++++++++++++++
     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: 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 ++++++++++

     Top NZ Stories NewsLinks
      17 Feb: Black foils open up on 'traumatic' crash (RadioNZ)
      17 Feb: Farmers want the government to hurry up with new road rules for agricultural machinery (RadioNZ)
      17 Feb: The tech bros might show more humility in delhi – but will they make ai any safer? (BBCWorld)
      17 Feb: Maximising value from ai in 2026 (ITBrief)
      17 Feb: Sharks disrupting fishing operations in the northern marianas (RadioNZ)
      17 Feb: 'disaster sightseeing' getting in way of contractors, mayor of storm-hit rangitikei says (RadioNZ)
      17 Feb: Gun fired after altercation between two boaties in auckland harbour (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    National:
    The outrage over the Enhanced Games ignores the risks many already accept in sport 14:17

    International:
    Australian writer Murray Hunter cleared of criminal defamation by Thai court 14:17

    International:
    How to decide what type of car insurance is best for you 14:07

    Golf:
    Kiwi golfers Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier remain inside the top 100 of the world rankings after the start-of-the-week update following the weekend's tournaments 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Madison Beer refuses to be "played like a pawn" by music ex ecutives 13:57

    Politics:
    Probes into the Teaching Council have outlined deep concerns, and found a serious need for change 13:47

    Law and Order:
    Police have uncovered a cache of drugs, after pulling over a suspicious vehicle on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast 13:27

    Entertainment:
    Rose Byrne is "gifted at disassociating" herself from her work 13:27

    Living & Travel:
    Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems 13:07

    Environment:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Eileen Gu medals despite blizzard, Ilia Malinin breaks his silence — day 10 quick hits 13:07

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