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6.3 earthquake strikes northwest of Vanuatu
The earthquake hit 204km west-northwest of Port-Olry, recorded at a depth of 10km.
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- WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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The 2026 Orionid meteor shower is here - when and how to see it
The meteor shower will reach its peak later this week, giving stargazers a chance to see multiple meteors an hour.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northwest of Vanuatu
The quake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Watch: Driver avoids head-on collision after driving down wrong side of road
Police are making further inquiries after footage has emerged of a near-miss in the South Island.
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Hurry, Disney+ subscriptions are set to go back to full price tomorrow
Disney+ may not have been the only streaming service to increase its prices over the past year, but it certainly stood out for increasing its prices in two consecutive years — first in February 2025 when service added ES…
TechRadar- WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Woolworths cuts South Island in-store butchers, union claims 80 jobs lost
Workers First Union says staff face redundancy weeks out from Christmas as the supermarket moves to centralise its meat supply.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Serial animal hoarder fails to overturn jail sentence for starving birds and cats
A woman who accumulated up to 300 birds and cats in cramped, filthy conditions — leaving animals to die slow, distressing deaths — has failed to get her sentence reduced on appeal.
Stuff - SportssportsOct 20, 2026
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‘We haven’t ruled him out’: Kiwis keep the faith in Ponga’s broken-arm miracle
"There's a good chance that he will make a recovery,'' Kiwis coach Stacey Jones said. "He is pretty positive, so we are not ruling him out whatsoever.’’
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Watching the debate? Play Stuff’s Leaders’ Debate bingo!
If you want a bit of a laugh and a break from the seriousness of the campaign BUT still want to watch the debate, this is the page for you.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Xero apologises over handling of sexual misconduct complaint made against Rod Drury
Maria Dew KC spent recent months reviewing Xero's handling of a 2017 whistleblower complaint.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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How does New Zealand's pension system compare internationally?
Marsh has released its latest CFA Institute Global Pension Index, which rates schemes around the world on their integrity, adequacy and sustainability.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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No SuperGold discounts at South Island’s largest Woolworths
Chris Arnold had been looking forward to shopping at the new Woolworths Halswell, but says the lack of a SuperGold discount means he will keep driving to Hornby.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 20, 2026
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Live Blog: Luxon v Hipkins - Stuff’s Leaders’ Debate
The National and Labour party leaders will go head-to-head in Stuff’s Leaders’ Debate on October 20, just 18 days before New Zealanders head to the polls.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Shots fired at house after ‘percolating’ gang tensions boil over
Police arrest six after a Palmerston North shooting, warning Highbury residents to expect an increased police presence.
Stuff - SportssportsOct 20, 2026
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‘You can’t pay for that’: How Virat Kohli and IPL stint refined Jacob Duffy’s game
Much has changed since Jacob Duffy’s breakthrough season for the Black Caps resulted in him winning the top gong at the New Zealand Cricket awards in April.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Taranaki conservation project convinced AI can be force for good
While it is impossible for humans to be across the whole of NZ monitoring pest control, the latest tech tools can help.
RNZ - PoliticspoliticsOct 20, 2026
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Hipkins says it was a mistake to fund gang-linked charity, but his Government didn’t stop funding
Hipkins said he didn’t recall Cabinet ever agreeing to that funding. He pointed out that it started under the John Key-led National government.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Funeral debts are reaching $12,000. There are alternatives
Exhibition aims to spark family conversations about death - and the cost of dying.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Motorcycle rider fled before highway crash near Thames, police say
A motorcycle rider was fleeing before crashing on State Highway 25 north of Thames on Saturday, police say.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Two teenagers fall 12m from Ferris wheel at Greymouth show
WorkSafe is investigating after two 15-year-old girls fell about 12m from a Ferris wheel at AgFest in Greymouth.
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