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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    Is it ever a good idea to stay together for the kids?
     18 February 2026
    When a relationships breaks down, sometimes we think staying in the familiar discomfort is less scary — and even protective — for our kids. But is it ever a good idea to stay in an unhappy relationship for the sake of the children?
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    Australia's most successful Winter Olympics coach Peter McNiel and how his moguls team led the Milano Cortina gold rush
    18 Feb: With a background in mathematics and an enviable attention to detail, it would be tempting to think of Australian ski coach Peter McNiel as moguls' answer to Moneyball. The truth is far more detailed.... more
    Iran announces temporary closure of Strait of Hormuz during US nuclear talks
    18 Feb: Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz — a vital international shipping route — as it entered a new round of talks with the US over its nuclear capabilities.... more
    Former NASA engineer warns about heat shield on Artemis II moon mission
    18 Feb: After years of delays, NASA's Artemis II mission is aiming to launch next month. But issues with the heat shield are causing some to raise the alarm.... more
    Winter Olympics 2026: Jürgen Klopp makes Milano Cortina Games cameo, ice hockey fight ban labelled a 'joke' — quick hits from day 11
    18 Feb: Football manager Jürgen Klopp makes an appearance at the Milano Cortina Games, while French ice hockey players are unhappy about the ban handed to a teammate for fighting. Here are the quick hits from day 11.... more
    Aerials delay is not unusual, as snow causes chaos at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
    18 Feb: Delays are nothing new in skiing events, with weather and light a constant battle for event organisers. However, the Australian aerials team has an unusual method to handle the disruption.... more
    US military says 11 men killed in strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats
    18 Feb: The strikes are the latest in a string of US strikes on boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea targeting what Donald Trump alleges are drug trafficking operations.... more
    The Missing number in the hundreds of thousands in Syria, where mass graves of torture victims are found weekly
    18 Feb: Victims of Syria's brutal Assad regime were tortured to death in completely horrible and inhumane ways. The relatives of "The Missing" are still searching for them as their numbers continue to explode.... more
    Marquee Canterbury recruit Leo Thompson to miss 10 weeks following calf injury
    17 Feb: Canterbury are dealt a hammer blow for their Las Vegas trip and beyond with prop Leo Thompson ruled out for 10 weeks due to a calf injury.... more
    Louvre tour guides accused of orchestrating $16m ticket fraud ring over a decade
    17 Feb: Foreign tour guides and staff who were paid to remain silent orchestrated a counterfeit ticketing ring that robbed the Louvre of millions over more than a decade, Parisian prosecutors say.... 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 +++++++++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages ++++++++++++++++++
     25 Jan: Mother shares tribute to 15-year-old Max trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide ++++++++++++++
     20 Jan: China's population declines for a fourth straight year amid record low birthrates ++++++++++++++
     22 Jan: Young girl among missing campers at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui after landslide — as it happened +++++++++++++
     01 Feb: The Grammys are on Monday morning — here's how to watch and who to look out for +++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      18 Feb: The wine industry headache (RadioNZ)
      17 Feb: France bans its own player for remainder of games after olympic ice hockey brawl (Stuff.co.nz)
      16 Feb: Kangaroo cull: why new origin international eligibility rules spell trouble for australia (Sydney Morning Herald)
      15 Feb: Watch: moment crew docks at international space station (BBCWorld)
      15 Feb: Cuban cigar festival called off as us blockade worsens energy crisis (BBCWorld)
      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)
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Leicester Fainga'anuku's been benched for Sunday's Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Brumbies in Christchurch 16:27

    International:
    Is it ever a good idea to stay together for the kids? 16:27

    Entertainment:
    Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson have officially said "I do" 16:27

    Entertainment:
    Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance has been cleared of any broadcast violations following a review by the Federal Communications Commission 15:57

    Basketball:
    Bittersweet injury news for the Breakers ahead of their final regular season Australian basketball league game 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Brooklyn Beckham has vowed to "forever protect" his wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham amid his feud with his parents 15:27

    Business:
    The Reserve Bank's kept the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Cynthia Erivo has addressed the "strange fascination" surrounding speculation that she and her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande are more than friends 14:57

    Rugby League:
    Briton Nikora is the latest Kiwis international to put his hand up for State of Origin duty 14:47

    Entertainment:
    Amy Schumer created a "crying corner" on Valentine's Day (14.02.26) amid her divorce from Chris Fischer 14:27

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