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Russian woman carries Ukraine placard at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
MILAN (AP) — Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian living in Milan, voiced her opposition to Russia’s war against Ukraine with a highly symbolic, if anonymous, act: Carrying the Ukraine team placard during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

Man assaulted in Auckland while walking dog, police investigate
Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Pakuranga, Auckland on Sunday evening.

Australian police inspect outhouse, water tank in renewed search for missing 4-year-old Gus
South Australian police have wrapped up a two-day search in the Mid North for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, with no new evidence uncovered.

Auckland FC v Sydney FC: A-League clash at Leichhardt Oval
Live updates of the A-League clash between Auckland FC and Sydney FC.

Mother denies inducing illnesses in her young child in ‘complex medical case’
The woman has been accused of the “medical child abuse” of her child, who was a baby and toddler at the time of the alleged offending, over a 19-month period.

Multiple Netball NZ board members step down from roles after 'challenging' year
The board chair and three board members are all moving on from the sporting body.

Incoming law change so MSD can claw back welfare payments off ACC clients
The Minister moved a motion of urgency to introduce the bill.

Heated Rivalry TV drama sparks new wave of ice hockey fans
Fans of the hit show about two male players in a secret relationship have become hooked on the sport.

Dismembered man’s friend says she joked with ‘demonic’ killer to stay alive
Richard Leman’s alleged murderer cracked jokes and laughed after shooting him dead, a key witness says.

The siblings who built a $537 billion giant in five years
The staggering growth of AI has seen the value of companies surge to eye-watering levels. It also has markets very nervous.

Auckland FC eyeing second win over Sydney FC in as many weeks
Follow live coverage of the A-League Men match at Leichardt Oval on Tuesday night.

Multiple Netball NZ board members step down after ‘challenging’ year
The board chair and three board members are all moving on from the sporting body.

‘Significant amount’ of gold and silver stolen in Auckland heist
The burglary occurred sometime between January 14 and 27 at an address on Swanson Road.

Mama Dog Teaches Her Newborn Pups Boundaries in Funny Video

Ski tourer dies after triggering avalanche in German Alps

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Banks Peninsula still cut off after floods hit Canterbury
A local state of emergency was in place for the peninsula, where several hundred people remained without power and many more affected by telecommunications outages.

Trash art reflects city centre gulls debate
The Worcester Plinth is displaying a sculpture titled 'The Gulls' at the play park on Lansdowne Road.

Billy Steinberg, Madonna's Like a Virgin songwriter, dies at 75
Hailed as among the "most successful" songwriters, Steinberg wrote for artists including Whitney Houston and Roy Orbison.

Wairarapa communities cut off from livelihoods by destructive storm
Torrential rain and widespread flooding washed out the Lake Ferry Road bridge over the Turangaui River - cutting off settlements in Ngawi, Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser.

Looking to upgrade the family car? Your 2026 checklist for the new era of SUVs
The formula for the dream family car might feel unreachable, but these five checklist essentials make all the difference.