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2 of Earth’s rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo

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An elve and red sprite captured by Valter Binotto on Nov. 26, 2025. (Image credit: Valter Binotto) For…
2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo - New Zealand News Beep
An elve and red sprite captured by Valter Binotto on Nov. 26, 2025. (Image credit: Valter Binotto)
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before

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Only a scattering of light penetrates the deep water, more than 300 feet beneath the ocean surface off…
Scientists used specialized equipment to dive into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone.’ They found creatures never seen before - New Zealand News Beep
Only a scattering of light penetrates the deep water, more than 300 feet beneath the ocean surface off the coast of Guam. It’s like twilight to the human eye,
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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6 Scary Predictions for AI in 2026

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When OpenAI declared a “code red” this month to refocus its teams on competing with Google, I couldn’t…
6 Scary Predictions for AI in 2026 - New Zealand News Beep
When OpenAI declared a “code red” this month to refocus its teams on competing with Google, I couldn’t help but think back to December three years ago when
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Get up to £300 cashback on Samsung Galaxy foldables in the UK

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We have six days left until Christmas 2025, and Samsung UK is giving people a chance to save…
Get up to £300 cashback on Samsung Galaxy foldables in the UK - New Zealand News Beep
We have six days left until Christmas 2025, and Samsung UK is giving people a chance to save a good bit of cash on the latest foldable phones. The offer,
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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8 signs someone has a lot of money in the bank even if they drive a 10-year-old car

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You’ve probably seen them around. The neighbor with the well-worn Honda Civic who never seems stressed about bills.…
8 signs someone has a lot of money in the bank even if they drive a 10-year-old car - New Zealand News Beep
You’ve probably seen them around. The neighbor with the well-worn Honda Civic who never seems stressed about bills. The coworker who brings lunch from home
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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10 African countries with the highest fuel costs at the end of the year

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As global volatility combined with domestic political tensions and infrastructure flaws, numerous African countries faced crises that highlighted…
10 African countries with the highest fuel costs at the end of the year - New Zealand News Beep
As global volatility combined with domestic political tensions and infrastructure flaws, numerous African countries faced crises that highlighted the
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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All Black hopeful Tyrone Thompson is back and ready to work

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Tyrone Thompson back in the heat of training with Super Rugby Pacific side the Chiefs in Hamilton. Photo…
All Black hopeful Tyrone Thompson is back and ready to work - New Zealand News Beep
Tyrone Thompson back in the heat of training with Super Rugby Pacific side the Chiefs in Hamilton. Photo / The Chiefs
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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The Rockefeller University » Some mammals can hit pause on a pregnancy. Understanding how that happens could help us treat cancer.

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The dome shaped colonies representing diapause-like mouse embryonic stem cells. (Credit: Tarakhovsky lab) Seals give birth only …
The Rockefeller University » Some mammals can hit pause on a pregnancy. Understanding how that happens could help us treat cancer. - New Zealand News Beep
The dome shaped colonies representing diapause-like mouse embryonic stem cells. (Credit: Tarakhovsky lab)
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Family upset no action over repeated damaged to headstone

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A family is distraught that a mother’s headstone has been repeatedly damaged at the Rakaia Cemetery in Ashburton.…
Family upset no action over repeated damaged to headstone - New Zealand News Beep
A family is distraught that a mother’s headstone has been repeatedly damaged at the Rakaia Cemetery in Ashburton.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The struggles that await Netball NZs next boss

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Outgoing chief executive Jennie Wyllie. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Analysis – It will take a brave person…
The struggles that await Netball NZs next boss - New Zealand News Beep
Analysis - It will take a brave person to put their name forward to become the next chief executive of Netball New Zealand.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Ottawa to spend $40 milllion to help kosher and halal meat producers

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Ottawa is spending $40 million over six years “to support the resilience and productivity” of Canada’s kosher and…
Ottawa to spend $40 milllion to help kosher and halal meat producers - New Zealand News Beep
Ottawa is spending $40 million over six years “to support the resilience and productivity” of Canada’s kosher and halal red meat (beef and veal) sector,
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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UK woman who experienced debilitating suffering since she was 13, diagnosed with endometriosis after a decade; says NHS ignored her ‘intense pelvic pain’ |

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Sonia Shannon, a UK mother recently revealed that the NHS (National Health Service) ignored her …
UK woman who experienced debilitating suffering since she was 13, diagnosed with endometriosis after a decade; says NHS ignored her 'intense pelvic pain' | - New Zealand News Beep
Sonia Shannon, a UK mother recently revealed that the NHS (National Health Service) ignored her 'intense pelvic pain' as severe menstrual cramps, until she
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Former ski jumper Eddie the Eagle takes on new challenge as small-time actor

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GLOUCESTER, England (AP) — Waiting in the wings on opening night of “Beauty and the Beast,” Michael Edwards…
Former ski jumper Eddie the Eagle takes on new challenge as small-time actor - New Zealand News Beep
GLOUCESTER, England (AP) — Waiting in the wings on opening night of “Beauty and the Beast,” Michael Edwards felt the nerve-wracking jitters he experienced
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Robert Stern obituary | Architecture

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It was Vanity Fair magazine that dubbed Robert Stern, who has died aged 86, “the king of Central…
Robert Stern obituary | Architecture - New Zealand News Beep
It was Vanity Fair magazine that dubbed Robert Stern, who has died aged 86, “the king of Central Park West”, following the phenomenal success of his 2008
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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PR Veteran Jeff Tobler Joins Universal TV Entertainment

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After roaming the world with Expedia, Jeff Tobler is coming home to the warm comforts of television. Variety…
PR Veteran Jeff Tobler Joins Universal TV Entertainment - New Zealand News Beep
After roaming the world with Expedia, Jeff Tobler is coming home to the warm comforts of television. Variety has learned that Tobler has been tapped by
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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MEGADETH Shares Music Video For ‘Let There Be Shred’ From Upcoming Final Album

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As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH’s final studio album, the metal titans have today (December 19) released…
MEGADETH Shares Music Video For 'Let There Be Shred' From Upcoming Final Album - New Zealand News Beep
As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH's final studio album, the metal titans have today (December 19) released the latest single and video for "Let
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Trailer for sci-fi action thriller Worldbreaker starring Milla Jovovich and Luke Evans

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Ahead of its theatrical release next month, Aura Entertainment has shared a poster and trailer for the action…
Trailer for sci-fi action thriller Worldbreaker starring Milla Jovovich and Luke Evans - New Zealand News Beep
Ahead of its theatrical release next month, Aura Entertainment has shared a poster and trailer for the action sci-fi Worldbreaker.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Scientists use drones to detect deadly virus in Arctic animal’s’ breath in concerning discovery

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Scientists have confirmed for the first time a potentially lethal pathogen circulating among whale populations in Arctic waters,…
Scientists use drones to detect deadly virus in Arctic animal's' breath in concerning discovery - New Zealand News Beep
Scientists have confirmed for the first time a potentially lethal pathogen circulating among whale populations in Arctic waters, following an innovative
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December 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Meet the winners of the 2025 Universities Research Association awards

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Four outstanding researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory were presented 2025 Universities Research…
Meet the winners of the 2025 Universities Research Association awards - New Zealand News Beep
Four outstanding researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory were presented 2025 Universities Research Association
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Midnight Pre-Patch on the Horizon, the Feast of Winter Veil, and More! — content-news.community.world-of-warcraft-beta — Blizzard News

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Prepare for the Midnight pre-expansion content update, frolic and be merry with your gnomies during the…
Midnight Pre-Patch on the Horizon, the Feast of Winter Veil, and More! — content-news.community.world-of-warcraft-beta — Blizzard News - New Zealand News Beep
Prepare for the Midnight pre-expansion content update, frolic and be merry with your gnomies during the Feast of Winter Veil, gear up for the holidays with
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Waterfront Takapuna mansion for sale for $30m after blockbuster makeover, All things property, under OneRoof

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– A Hamptons-style mansion on Takapuna-to-Milford walkway is listed for $30 million after a major makeover. – Agent…
Waterfront Takapuna mansion for sale for $30m after blockbuster makeover, All things property, under OneRoof - New Zealand News Beep
- A Hamptons-style mansion on Takapuna-to-Milford walkway is listed for $30 million after a major makeover.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Circle back in February? If only we could | New Zealand

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I’m curious about these New Zealand workers checking out of any serious work from Christmas until March (See…
Circle back in February? If only we could | New Zealand - New Zealand News Beep
I’m curious about these New Zealand workers checking out of any serious work from Christmas until March (See you in March? Debate in New Zealand over
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Tauranga woman traumatised after repeat dog attacks while cycling trails

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“I’m really comfortable with dogs. I know how to read their behaviour and I know what to do…
Tauranga woman traumatised after repeat dog attacks while cycling trails - New Zealand News Beep
“I’m really comfortable with dogs. I know how to read their behaviour and I know what to do when a dog’s aggressive, but in these two situations, the dogs
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Untouched 90 Mile Beach estate for sale after 20 years, All things property, under OneRoof

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– Family members are selling their 90-acre 90 Mile Beach property after plans for a retreat failed. –…
Untouched 90 Mile Beach estate for sale after 20 years, All things property, under OneRoof - New Zealand News Beep
- Family members are selling their 90-acre 90 Mile Beach property after plans for a retreat failed.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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5 Standing Moves to Flatten Lower Belly Faster After 50

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A fitness expert breaks down the best standing moves to fire up your lower belly and burn fat.…
5 Standing Moves to Flatten Lower Belly Faster After 50 - New Zealand News Beep
A fitness expert breaks down the best standing moves to fire up your lower belly and burn fat.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM