NZ's best public events to celebrate the New Year A rundown on some of the biggest public events to ring in 2026 - and where to catch the best fireworks displays. 
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Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent. 
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Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms Up to nine inches (23cm) of snow could fall across the New York region during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. 
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Family of man missing at sea pay tribute The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day. 
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Nick Kyrgios has become a sideshow. This ‘battle of the sexes’ proves it The Australian will benefit more than his opponent, Aryna Sabalenka, from the confected contest in Dubai. We no longer need such gimmicks to show that women are strong and powerful. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Sat, 27 Dec 11:25am
Body found at Port Waikato believed to be missing jet skier Police have a found a body located at Port Waikato, which is believed to be the man who went missing while jet skiing on Christmas Day. 
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Top cops on the beat over the New Year The police commissioner and his deputies will take part in frontline duties over the New Year period across the country. 
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Rahui enacted after death at Tongariro National Park Police said a man became unresponsive while walking the Taranaki Falls Track. 
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Dogged Breakers snap losing streak with overtime win over JackJumpers Centre Sam Mennega scored eight of their 10 points in overtime to sneak ahead of the hosts in Hobart. 
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The most popular recipe we served up this year Whether it was curried sausages or Christmas cake, chicken soup or spicy dhal, cozy comfort food was the big trend in 2025. 
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Rahui in place after death at Tongariro National Park Police said a man became unresponsive while walking the Taranaki Falls Track. 
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What goes up, must come down: NZ tramps with the gnarliest descents Looking for a summer challenge? These are some of the most extreme tracks. 
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British tennis number one Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury. 
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Boxing Day trail hunts take place as ban looms The government says it is committed to banning the sport but has not given a time frame. 
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Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year. 
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How a father saved his kids and friend after boat capsize on notorious sandbar A father, his two kids, and a friend were flung into treacherous waters when their boat capsized on a notorious west coast sandbar last month. 
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Body found in search for person missing after Port Waikato jet ski incident The police Eagle helicopter has found a body believed to be that of a person missing in the sea after a jet ski incident near Port Waikato. 
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Watch: This is what a rip looks like and how to avoid getting caught in one Do you know what to do if you get caught in a rip? Or how to respond if you see someone else in trouble in the water? 
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The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65 The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas". 
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