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Police officer pleads guilty to dishonestly accessing database, reckless driving
It's understood that he is still employed by the New Zealand police but has been stood down.
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- HealthhealthOct 18, 2026
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High school students urged to get vaccinated to prevent measles disrupting exams
The call comes after last year’s exams and end of year celebrations were disrupted for some students by an outbreak.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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State Highway 65 closed by truck crash
A truck crash has closed State Highway 65/Shenandoah Highway south of Murchison.
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TechnologytechnologyOct 18, 2026Collected headline brief
Watch England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka tri-series: Streams
England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka ODI tri-series 2026: October 18-31 Watch FREE on Tapmad (Pakistan) Unlock your free stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Watch the England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka ODI tri-series 2026 as th…
TechRadar- WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Rolled truck closes highway in the Tasman region
State Highway 65/Shenandoah Highway closed just south of Murchison after a truck rolled.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026
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As it happened: Election campaign 18 October
National sparked debate with a justice policy, Labour vowed to get kids off screens, and NZ First went big on commuter rail for Christchurch.
RNZ - SportssportsOct 18, 2026
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‘Massive difference between words and actions’: Ex-cricketer’s on Jadeja’s snub
Aakash Chopra is voicing his concerns about the absence of Ravindra Jadeja from India's ODI series against New Zealand, suggesting a preference for Axar Patel that contradicts previous commitments made by management rega…
Times of India - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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One person killed in avalanche on Mount Dixon
The body of the man who died following an avalanche in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park this morning has been recovered.
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TechnologytechnologyOct 18, 2026Collected headline brief
Watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 2nd Test: Live Streams
South Africa vs Australia 2026 2nd Test: October 18-22 Daily start time: 9am BST / 4am ET / 7pm AEDT Free Streams: SABC 3 / SABC+ (South Africa) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) The South Africa vs Austra…
TechRadar- PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026
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Election 2026: Everything that happened on the campaign trail today
National sparked debate with a justice policy, Labour vowed to get kids off screens, and NZ First went big on commuter rail for Christchurch.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Person dies after being trapped in Southern Alps avalanche
One person has died following an avalanche on Mt Dixon on Sunday.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026
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Opposition parties raise concerns over what they say is voter suppression
It comes as RNZ revealed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon picked a "challenging" election date, despite the Electoral Commission favouring two other options.
RNZ - SportssportsOct 18, 2026
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Kiwi Ferns survive major scare to beat Fiji in World Cup opener
New Zealand has never lost to any nation other than Australia in the international game, but they trailed for large stretches at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Boatie calls in blaze in two-storey house, it was gutted by fire
A boatie saw the blaze from the harbour and called the fire and emergency.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Crash sees major road closed in Hutt Valley
The crash on Fergusson Drive between happened just after 3pm on Sunday.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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'The railway lines are already here': NZ First backs commuter rail trial in Canterbury
Leader Winston Peters says it will give Cantabrians a real alternative to sitting in traffic every day.
RNZ - SportssportsOct 18, 2026
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‘Unfair’ treatment of Kuldeep Yadav? Ashwin fears another benching on NZ tour
Ravichandran Ashwin voices his disappointment over Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the Indian cricket team, arguing that a single bowler shouldn't bear the brunt of criticism when conditions are tough. He predicts that Va…
Times of India - PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026
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Election 2026: NZ First backs 12-month commuter rail trial in Canterbury
Follow our daily live coverage of all the happening on the 2026 election campaign trail.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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‘Why not?’: Dream goal gives All White perfect start at Auckland FC
Lachlan Bayliss announced himself as an Auckland FC player with an audacious goal from 35 metres out.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026
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Opposition partes raise concerns over what they say is voter suppression
It comes as RNZ revealed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon picked a "challenging" election date], despite the Electoral Commission favouring two other options.
RNZ