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π’ A Mercury spokesperson said half of the wind farm was taken offline while the affected turbine was removed from service.
Mercury's Tararua wind farm was offline for hours after a turbine caught fire
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January 18, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Live: Black Caps v India - third, final ODI
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January 18, 2026 at 7:42 AM
π’ The Kiwi driver insists he did all he could to avoid a catastrophic collision on the opening day at Perth.
Shaken Black Foils skipper Peter Burling raises concerns about SailGP fleet safety
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January 18, 2026 at 7:02 AM
π’ The 20-year-old world championship bronze medallist leads the field by four seconds from a group of six riders.
Kiwi world track cycling medallist Marshall Erwood takes early lead in Tour of Southland
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January 18, 2026 at 6:42 AM
π’ "Devastation" and "tragedy" are how one resident has described scenes at the beachside settlement after damaging floods.
Inside Northland floods: Through the eyes of Εakura residents
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January 18, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park found alive
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January 18, 2026 at 6:12 AM
π’ A demonstration in Auckland's WhangaparΔoa saw residents claiming local rockpools had been stripped bare of sealife by visitors.
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Government seeks urgent advice on how to protect Auckland rockpools
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January 18, 2026 at 4:22 AM
π’ A demonstration in Auckland's WhangaparΔoa saw residents claiming local rockpools had been stripped bare of sealife by visitors.
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π’ Just 18 months after winning a maiden test series on Indian soil, New Zealand hope to do the same in the one-day format.
Black Caps skipper Michael Bracewell prepares for 100th milestone against India
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January 18, 2026 at 3:42 AM
π’ Campbell Melville Ives is the twin brother of freestyle skiing world champion Finley Melville Ives.
Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives earns World Cup silver in Switzerland
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January 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Auckland FC starts OFC Pro League in style
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January 18, 2026 at 12:42 AM
π’ The outspoken Springbok coach took to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown's links to the now vacant All Black coaching role.
Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post
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January 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff
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January 17, 2026 at 9:42 PM
π’ Two people were injured in the crash on Saturday afternoon, with police confirming one had since died.
Person dies day after serious crash in WhakatΔne
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January 17, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Phoneix move up A-League table after win
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January 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
π’ The person was struck by a car shortly after midnight in Haruru, near Paihia.
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Pedestrian killed after being hit by car overnight in Northland's Bay of Islands
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January 17, 2026 at 8:32 PM
π’ The person was struck by a car shortly after midnight in Haruru, near Paihia.
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π’ Drivers in WhangΔrei have been warned of flooding after heavy rain, while some areas have been isolated by slips and floods.
Flooding in Northland isolates communities, prompts warnings
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January 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Red panda Sundar dies after decade at Wellington Zoo
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January 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
π’ Pharmac received two applications to fund Wegovy or semaglutide - a GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight loss.
Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding Wegovy weight loss medication
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January 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
π’ The orcas are reportedly named Funky Monkey and Pickle.
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Watch: Close encounter with orcas in Wellington harbour
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January 17, 2026 at 9:12 AM
π’ The orcas are reportedly named Funky Monkey and Pickle.
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π’ Wellington Water says wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant.
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Warning after sewage leak into Wellington harbour
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January 17, 2026 at 8:32 AM
π’ Wellington Water says wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant.
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π’ The 20-year-old Czech admits to shedding a tear, as he received a powerful haka to mark his men's singles victory.
Czech Jakub MenΕ‘Γk wins ASB Classic after 'rollercoaster' week
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January 17, 2026 at 8:22 AM
π’ The teenage prodigy took almost a second off his own national junior record to join elite company.
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Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m
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January 17, 2026 at 8:22 AM
π’ The teenage prodigy took almost a second off his own national junior record to join elite company.
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Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth
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January 17, 2026 at 7:02 AM
T20 Black Clash live: Team Cricket v Team Rugby
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January 17, 2026 at 4:42 AM
π’ The tournament third seed completed his victory over Argentine Sebastian Baez in straight sets.
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Czech Jakub MenΕ‘Γk wins ASB Classic men's singles crown
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January 17, 2026 at 4:22 AM
π’ The tournament third seed completed his victory over Argentine Sebastian Baez in straight sets.
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