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What are your new year’s reading resolutions? 6 dedicated readers share theirs
	1 Jan: New year’s reading resolutions are a fun way to take your reading seriously. Here are some ideas – from no phones before bed, to deep diving into one author’s work.... more

Inside scoop: the 2,500-year history of ice-cream
	1 Jan: You can trace your summer treat all the way back to the ‘ice pits’ developed in the Persian desert in 550 BCE.... more

Australian soldier fighting for Ukraine 'killed week before wedding'
	1 Jan: Russell Allan Wilson, who spent several years fighting for Ukraine, has been remembered as someone who "gave his life so others could keep theirs".... more

Israel banning dozens of aid organisations from operating in Gaza
	1 Jan: The Israeli government says the organisations have not met new requirements, which include recognising Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and banning any so-called "de-legitimisation" of Israel.... more

New agreements take effect today - for a strategic coal reserve stockpile at Huntly Power Station
	1 Jan: New agreements take effect today - for a strategic coal reserve stockpile at Huntly Power Station... more

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two friends
	1 Jan: British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two friends... more

Countries adopting 'new year's resolutions' with health, economy and internet laws
	1 Jan: From currency changes to cleaner toilets, here's what is changing around the world in the new year.... more

A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island
	1 Jan: A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island... more

A person's died in an early morning single vehicle crash on the Hauraki Plains south of Paeroa, - the fifth confirmed death of the summer road toll period
	1 Jan: A person's died in an early morning single vehicle crash on the Hauraki Plains south of Paeroa, - the fifth confirmed death of the summer road toll period... more

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Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories

02 Jan: Authorities are working to get to the bottom of a major cyber security breach which may have exposed the personal health data of tens of thousands of Kiwis +++++++++++

31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning +++++++++++

27 Dec: A severe thunderstorm warning's in place for Selwyn, Ashburton, and Christchurch City, with a high chance of large hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning ++++++++++

30 Dec: Auckland have beaten the wet weather and Wellington in men's Super Smash T20 cricket after a five-wicket win at the Basin Reserve ++++++++++

01 Jan: The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk ++++++++++

28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast ++++++++++

28 Dec: Three people have suffered serious injuries following a mass brawl in Auckland Central's CBD this morning +++++++++

Top NZ Stories NewsLinks

3 Jan: Elon musk's grok ai alters images of women to remove their clothes (BBCWorld)

3 Jan: ‘want a reaction’: phoenix men out to atone following big defeat (Stuff.co.nz)

3 Jan: It’s not just the pitch: why ashes batters are having a nightmare (Stuff.co.nz)

3 Jan: The all blacks who could be on thin ice in 2026 (Stuff.co.nz)

3 Jan: Why the population in this rural town has ‘exploded’ (Stuff.co.nz)

3 Jan: In-form phoenix chasing third win in a row in forward’s milestone match (Stuff.co.nz)

3 Jan: Five of the most picturesque toilet blocks in nz (Stuff.co.nz)

3 Jan: After some tough years, this ‘quirky, retro’ town is ‘pumped’ about its new connection to the big smoke (Stuff.co.nz)

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Wellington Blaze coach Jonny Bassett-Graham is certain Georgia Plimmer can maintain her great form...even without opening partner Amelia Kerr More...

BUSINESS
Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather More...

Today's News

Accident and Emergency:
A person has serious injuries after a two vehicle crash in Northland's Cove Road in Waipu this evening 21:56

Law and Order:
Two men and two teenage boys have been apprehended after an aggravated robbery, and an over 100 kilometre chase in Thames 21:16

International:
Donald Trump gave a wide-ranging interview about his health. Here's what we learned 19:56

Business:
Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather 18:56

Environment:
Crans-Montana ski resort fire witnesses recall how the tragic blaze unfolded 18:46

Environment:
Parts of the North Island should brace for thunderstorms tonight 18:36

International:
Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues 18:07

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix are striving to keep calm as their tough season approaches make-or-break time 18:06

Cricket:
A washout in the men's Twenty20 Super Smash game between Auckland and Wellington at Eden Park outer oval 17:56

Soccer:
Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend 17:27

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