One dead following crash on State Highway 26 in Waikato The sole occupant of the single vehicle crash died at the scene. 
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Police respond to incident in rural Auckland, cordons in place Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, is closed in both directions and cordons are in place at the West Coast Rd intersection and the Kahikatea Flat Rd intersection. 
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Is this the happiest place in New Zealand? The city standing above the rest for quality of life. 
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New Zealander arrested for breaking through Perth Airport security, going onto tarmac The man allegedly broke the glass on an alarm and activated it, before pushing past airline staff at the international terminal. 
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GPs worried by lack of information on ManageMyHealth data breach The country's largest patient information portal on Wednesday confirmed it had identified a cyber security incident involving "unauthorised access" to its platform. 
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Why did fashion make us so mad in 2025? While fashion can be a source of pleasure, pain and humor, this year it was more likely to inspire something else: pure, unadulterated rage. 
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Auckland FC out for revenge against only team to beat them this season All you need to know about the A-League Men round 11 match between Auckland FC and the Newcastle Jets. 
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The big questions facing the All Blacks ahead of blockbuster 2026 Ten key questions ahead of what shapes as a crucial season for under pressure All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. 
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‘Our sex life improved dramatically’: Why this couple chose an open relationship A 41-year-old Auckland woman says an open relationship is working incredibly well for her and her partner. 
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Discount tickets turned away at Jurassic World exhibit The company behind the experience said it is doing a review to ensure this does not happen again. 
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Person found dead on Kaipara Coast Highway, north of Auckland The death is being treated as unexplained and the public is being asked to avoid the area. 
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One person dies in early morning crash near Tirohia in Hauraki Police were called to the scene at the intersection of SH26 and Cadman Rd just after 12.40am. 
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Revellers ring in 2026 New Year with celebrations across the country More than half a tonne of fireworks were launched from high up Auckland's Sky Tower, while Wellington's entertainment strip, Courtenay Place, turned into a carnival zone for the night. 
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Historic Opiki Bridge cable falls into Manawatu River again The regional council says it's the same cable which fell into the river in September 2023, but the issue is different. 
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A billion chatbot users can’t be wrong … or can they? Let’s ask a human It’s a job description for the 21st century: human-AI relationship coach. But this job is all about the humans. 
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Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium review: Light as air, strong on performance At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Extremely low weight (39 grams)
Very precise and fast sensor
Optical switches with a clean click feel
Sturdy workmanship despite lightweight Construction
Switchable 8,000 Hz polling rate
Cons
Short battery life, especially at high polling rates
Open underside susceptible to dust
No comfort features like RGB, Bluetooth, or additional buttons
Less suitable for large hands
High price
Our... 
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‘Everybody wanted to keep this place a secret’: Inside the ‘secret gem’ a short hop from the city Stepping off the ferry onto the jetty in Diamond Harbour it feels as though you are stepping onto a remote island. 
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'I'm my own worst enemy' - Hamish Hawk gears up for Hogmanay Hamish Hawk will support Wet Leg at Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party 
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