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State Highway 2 closed after crash
State Highway 2 near Tangoio is closed following a single vehicle crash. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 30 Dec 1:15pm 

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Idris Elba, former All Blacks coach recognised in UK honours list
Actor Idris Elba and a former All Blacks coach were among the country's traditional New Year Honours on Monday. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 30 Dec 12:35pm 

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Family helps save 80-year-old man in Coromandel bush
An elderly man who collapsed while tramping alone in the Coromandel bush was saved by a quick-thinking family staying nearby. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 30 Dec 12:35pm 

Why you shouldn't be rinsing dishes before stacking the dishwasher
Rinsing can actually send a message to your dishwasher that your plate doesn't need as much washing. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 30 Dec 12:15pm 

Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 30 Dec 11:45am 

Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 30 Dec 11:45am 

Palmerston North cans New Year’s event as 120km/h gales batter lower NI, rain warning for south
Thousands remain without power and a highway is closed as storm batters central NZ. 
© 2026 NZ Herald Tue, 30 Dec 11:45am 

Tourism sector optimistic about next year, summer bookings positive
Tourism New Zealand says it's on track to hit its visitor arrival targets after receiving millions of dollars from the government. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 30 Dec 11:15am 

Palmerson North cans New Year’s event as 120km/h gales batter lower NI, rain warning for south
Thousands remain without power and a highway is closed as storm batters central NZ. 
© 2026 NZ Herald Tue, 30 Dec 11:15am 

From 'lazy' to title challengers: The big surprise in the English Premier League
When Aston Villa were on a five-match winless run to start the Premier League season, the team looked more like a potential relegation candidate than a title contender. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 30 Dec 10:55am 


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Milestone unveils traffic VLM & XProtect summarisation
Milestone launches Hafnia traffic VLM and XProtect video summarisation to cut review workloads and false alarms for operators and builders. 
© 2026 ITBrief Tue, 30 Dec 1:05pm 

Tokelauans in NZ to work more closely with communities back home
Tokelauns in New Zealand are making moves work more closely with communities back home. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 30 Dec 12:55pm 

Tokelauns in NZ to work more closely with communities back home
Tokelauns in New Zealand are making moves work more closely with communities back home. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 30 Dec 12:35pm 

Australian players hit in the pocket as two-day test debacle costs $25m
The two-day Boxing Day test debacle cost Australian cricket an estimated $25m and will even hit players in the pocket. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 30 Dec 12:35pm 

Alien invasion that could threaten NZ's entire economy is just a plane ride away
That is the key message from a new video, which will be compulsory viewing for the country's 6 million international arrivals from now on. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 30 Dec 12:15pm 

Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One
It will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 30 Dec 11:45am 

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Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE
The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 30 Dec 11:45am 

Anthony Joshua loses two of his inner circle in horror Nigeria crash as SBW pays tribute
Kevin Ayodele, known as Latz, and Sina Ghami were longtime friends of the British boxing star, as well as being part of his entourage. 
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‘Love doesn’t end’: Former All Black announces baby news in bittersweet post
The rugby star posted the news on Facebook on Monday. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 30 Dec 10:55am 

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