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    Valentino Guseli thought he saw an 'omen from the shred gods' during the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final
     14 February 2026
    As Valentino Guseli watched his teammate Scotty James "tearing" the halfpipe apart, he thought an "omen from the shred gods" would deliver him an elusive Olympic gold medal.
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    The US government has just entered another shutdown. Here's what it means this time
    14 Feb: After Congress failed to pass laws necessary to fully fund the US government, one of its biggest departments has shut down.... more
    Cam Bolton sent message of support to Josie Baff before she won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
    14 Feb: The injury-ravaged Australian snowboard cross team earned an enormous boost with Josie Baff's Winter Olympic gold medal, with injured teammate Cam Bolton urging his teammate to keep the faith.... more
    Easy, tasty and nutritious recipes for sharing this Ramadan
    14 Feb: Looking for easy, nutritious Ramadan recipes? These options will help you prepare for and break your fast well.... more
    Today in history, February 14: Torvill and Dean perform 'perfect' Bolero to win gold at Winter Olympics
    14 Feb: Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were already hot favourites for a gold medal. But on the ice in Sarajevo, the British ice dancers provided a performance of perfect artistry that made Olympic history.... more
    Scotty James wins silver medal in snowboard halfpipe at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games
    14 Feb: Scotty James has fallen short of an elusive Olympic gold, instead claiming a second silver medal in the snowboard halfpipe.... more
    How Indonesians are fighting plummeting marriage rates
    14 Feb: Marriage is still a life goal in Indonesia, but the number of marriages has plummeted over the past decade.... more
    The very unusual factor in the Nancy Guthrie missing person case
    14 Feb: What initially seemed like a high-profile kidnapping that might be resolved with a multi-million-dollar bank transfer has now morphed into something else.... more
    Latest Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal his deep ties to the entertainment world
    14 Feb: Some of the celebrities mentioned maintained friendships with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting underage sex.... more
    Winter Olympics 2026: Josie Baff claims Australia's second gold with stunning snowboard cross triumph
    14 Feb: Josie Baff has become Australia's second gold medallist at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, claiming victory in the women's snowboard cross.... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     02 Feb: US Deputy Attorney-General says further charges from Epstein files unlikely +++++++++++++++++
     04 Feb: Sarah Ferguson offered Jeffrey Epstein woman with 'great body' after his release from prison +++++++++++++++++
     25 Jan: Mother shares tribute to 15-year-old Max trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide ++++++++++++++
     18 Jan: The Black Foils have confirmed they've been deducted three championship points for their weekend-ending crash with Switzerland at the Sail GP season-opening event in Perth ++++++++++++++
     20 Jan: China's population declines for a fourth straight year amid record low birthrates ++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages +++++++++++++
     22 Jan: Young girl among missing campers at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui after landslide — as it happened +++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      14 Feb: ‘we didn’t know what to do’: the kiwi international rugby referee managing epilepsy (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Feb: A line in the snow: why the ukrainian athlete was banned and others were not (Sydney Morning Herald)
      13 Feb: Ioc criticised for selling nazi-era olympics t-shirt (BBCWorld)
      12 Feb: Ukrainian athlete disqualified from winter olympics over banned helmet honouring war dead (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Feb: Ukraine's vladyslav heraskevych out of winter olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Feb: 'ongoing concerns' immigration requirements for bus drivers too tough (RadioNZ)
      12 Feb: Samoa authorities detain nz passport holder following marijuana seizure at faleolo international airport (RadioNZ)
      12 Feb: Election failings factor for png, solomons in latest corruption rankings (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Environment:
    The North Island is suffering another weekend of weather chaos and it may be in for more 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Lindsey Vonn is recovering after undergoing a third surgery following her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics 21:51

    Entertainment:
    James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir prior to his death 21:21

    Environment:
    A warning for those in weather affected zones to be vigilant as it starts to get dark 21:17

    Skiing:
    Valentino Guseli thought he saw an 'omen from the shred gods' during the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final 21:07

    Entertainment:
    Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death 20:51

    Entertainment:
    Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy is still alive 20:21

    Entertainment:
    Bijou Phillips has launched an urgent appeal to find a kidney donor 19:51

    Entertainment:
    Stacy Keibler says it was a "gift from God" to be with James Van Der Beek in his "final days" 19:21

    Health & Safety:
    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 18:57

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