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Ditch the music, and don’t lecture us: 10 resolutions the AFL should adopt in 2026
If the 2025 AFL season had been a movie, Margaret Pomeranz would have been hard-pressed to give it more than three stars. It’s time for the league to hit 2026 with a new resolve.

One dead following crash on State Highway 26 in Waikato
The sole occupant of the single vehicle crash died at the scene.

Police respond to incident in rural Auckland, cordons in place
Kaipara Coast Highway, Makarau, is closed in both directions and cordons are in place at the West Coast Rd intersection and the Kahikatea Flat Rd intersection.

Lunar New Year: The Year of The Horse brings vibrance, momentum

Russia is keeping its helicopters away from Ukraine's naval drones, a special forces commander says. They were becoming 'easy targets.'

Europe’s EV Boom Was Real in 2025. The Real Fight Starts In 2026

New Zealander arrested for breaking through Perth Airport security, going onto tarmac
The man allegedly broke the glass on an alarm and activated it, before pushing past airline staff at the international terminal.

GPs worried by lack of information on ManageMyHealth data breach
The country's largest patient information portal on Wednesday confirmed it had identified a cyber security incident involving "unauthorised access" to its platform.

A billion chatbot users can’t be wrong … or can they? Let’s ask a human
It’s a job description for the 21st century: human-AI relationship coach. But this job is all about the humans.

Auckland FC out for revenge against only team to beat them this season
All you need to know about the A-League Men round 11 match between Auckland FC and the Newcastle Jets.

The big questions facing the All Blacks ahead of blockbuster 2026
Ten key questions ahead of what shapes as a crucial season for under pressure All Blacks coach Scott Robertson.

‘Everybody wanted to keep this place a secret’: Inside the ‘secret gem’ a short hop from the city
Stepping off the ferry onto the jetty in Diamond Harbour it feels as though you are stepping onto a remote island.

Paradise lost: Why the SCG is now a spinner’s worst nightmare
Australia just hosted the first Test in its history that did not feature a single ball of spin. And life may not get much easier in Sydney, traditionally a haven for slow bowlers.

Person found dead on Kaipara Coast Highway, north of Auckland
The death is being treated as unexplained and the public is being asked to avoid the area.

One person dies in early morning crash near Tirohia in Hauraki
Police were called to the scene at the intersection of SH26 and Cadman Rd just after 12.40am.

Is this the happiest place in New Zealand?
The city standing above the rest for quality of life.

11 Best Materials To Pair With Zellige Tile For A Stunning Kitchen Or Bathroom

Tesla plans to expand production at German car plant

Revellers ring in 2026 New Year with celebrations across the country
More than half a tonne of fireworks were launched from high up Auckland's Sky Tower, while Wellington's entertainment strip, Courtenay Place, turned into a carnival zone for the night.

Historic Opiki Bridge cable falls into Manawatu River again
The regional council says it's the same cable which fell into the river in September 2023, but the issue is different.

Why did fashion make us so mad in 2025?
While fashion can be a source of pleasure, pain and humor, this year it was more likely to inspire something else: pure, unadulterated rage.

Pulsar X2 Crazylight Medium review: Light as air, strong on performance
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Extremely low weight (39 grams) Very precise and fast sensor Optical switches with a clean click feel Sturdy workmanship despite lightweight Construction Switchable 8,000 Hz polling rate Cons Short battery life, especially at high polling rates Open underside susceptible to dust No comfort features like RGB, Bluetooth, or additional buttons Less suitable for large hands High price Our...