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What to expect from power prices in the coming year
Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, saying there are some positive signs.

History made as Sydney to Hobart winner overturned after protest
Skipper Jiang Lin has become the first female skipper to win the overall Sydney to Hobart race.

New Zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in Gaza
The statement describes conditions for civilians as "appalling" as winter approaches.

New Year honour reflects the 'resilience, strength, and contributions of refugee communities'
Half a dozen Asian New Zealanders have been recognised for their contributions to the country in the New Year Honours list released today.

Police release identity of man who died in Napier crash
Carl Louis Duncan died in hospital after being hit by a car in Napier on Boxing Day.

UAE to pull forces out of Yemen as tensions rise with Saudi Arabia

Anderson beats Van Gerwen to reach quarter-finals
Gary Anderson gets the better of long-standing rival Michael van Gerwen to reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change
A jazz group cancels their New Year’s Eve shows at the Washington arts institution, days after a Christmas Eve concert was called off.

The Papers: 'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside'
Thousands of people hit by travel chaos and Anthony Joshua recovering from Nigeria car crash lead today's papers.

GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026
Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

16 Maori recognised for 2026 in New Year Honours list
Sixteen Maori have been recognised for 2026, and include Companions, Officers, and Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Watch: Red-hot Melie Kerr signs-off in style from Super Smash
Melie Kerr farewelled the Super Smash with panache - and not without a touch of drama - as the unbeaten Wellington Blaze beat the Northern Brave by 61 runs.

Northland hero Gordon Pengelly recounts his rescue after yacht capsizes
Gordon Pengelly was on his deck on Tuesday afternoon when he noticed a catamaran sailing past Elizabeth Reef in rough weather.

Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion
Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Traffic chaos in Auckland after serious crash blocks motorway south
Heavy traffic jams extend back down the motorway

A Colombian city swaps iconic horse buggies for electric carriages amid animal welfare concerns

'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside'

Man Utd 'lack quality, fluidity and chances' - and 'expect better'
Manchester United's players "expect better" than drawing 1-1 at home to Wolves, says stand-in captain Lisandro Martinez.

'It's all going right for Arsenal' - can they make it count this time?
Arsenal end 2025 with a statement win and clear at the top of the Premier League - can they make it count this time?

Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.