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    An Auckland bus driver who fatally punched a passenger over a fare dispute has been sentenced to 10 months home detention - at the request of the victim's family
     5 February 2026
    An Auckland bus driver who fatally punched a passenger over a fare dispute has been sentenced to 10 months home detention - at the request of the victim's family
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    This central Auckland cottage tells a remarkable tale of the city’s bicultural history
    5 Feb: Past, present and future intersect at 18 Wynyard Street, where Maori and European stories are entwined in remarkable ways.... more
    Finn Fisher-Black has successfully defended his national road race cycling title in Cambridge
    5 Feb: Finn Fisher-Black has successfully defended his national road race cycling title in Cambridge... more
    CIA says it will cease publishing the World Factbook, a free online resource used by millions
    5 Feb: A statement on the CIA's website does not give a reason for the decision, simply stating that the publication has "sunset" while encouraging readers to "stay curious about the world and find ways to explore it … in person or virtually".... more
    Donald Trump has blasted the Grammy Awards and branded host Trevor Noah a "total loser"
    5 Feb: The President of the United States has criticised Sunday's (01.02.26) ceremony and called out the late night star after he made a joke suggesting Trump was a guest on Jeffrey Epstein's island.... more
    Police are appealing for information after a man was reportedly shot in South Auckland overnight
    5 Feb: Police are appealing for information after a man was reportedly shot in South Auckland overnight... more
    Kerry Katona has called Katie Price "absolutely bonkers" for getting married again
    5 Feb: The former glamour model, 47, wed her fourth husband Lee Andrews in Dubai late last month just days after they met for the first time and Katie's longtime friend Kerry has now opened up about the news admitting she will always support her pal but she's baffled by her decision to walk down the aisle once again.... more
    A mixed start for Kiwi golfer Danny Lee to the new LIV Golf League season in Riyadh
    5 Feb: A mixed start for Kiwi golfer Danny Lee to the new LIV Golf League season in Riyadh... more
    Firefighters face repeat trauma. We learned how to reduce their risk of PTSD
    5 Feb: People who work in emergency services, such as firefighters, are more likely than others to develop symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.... more
    Timothee Chalamet fears his "quest" to win an Oscar has been "misinterpreted"
    5 Feb: The 30-year-old screen star has been nominated for the Best Actor prize at the upcoming Academy Awards for his sports drama Marty Supreme - marking the third time he's competed for the trophy after previously landing nods for Call Me by Your Name and A Complete Unknown - but Chalamet is adamant he doesn't want to be seen as just chasing Oscar gold for his own benefit.... more

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Donald Trump has blasted the Grammy Awards and branded host Trevor Noah a "total loser" 14:31

    International:
    CIA says it will cease publishing the World Factbook, a free online resource used by millions 14:27

    Auckland:
    This central Auckland cottage tells a remarkable tale of the city’s bicultural history 14:17

    Motoring:
    Finn Fisher-Black has successfully defended his national road race cycling title in Cambridge 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Kerry Katona has called Katie Price "absolutely bonkers" for getting married again 14:01

    Law and Order:
    An Auckland bus driver who fatally punched a passenger over a fare dispute has been sentenced to 10 months home detention - at the request of the victim's family 13:57

    Law and Order:
    Police are appealing for information after a man was reportedly shot in South Auckland overnight 13:37

    Entertainment:
    Timothee Chalamet fears his "quest" to win an Oscar has been "misinterpreted" 13:31

    Accident and Emergency:
    Firefighters face repeat trauma. We learned how to reduce their risk of PTSD 13:07

    Golf:
    A mixed start for Kiwi golfer Danny Lee to the new LIV Golf League season in Riyadh 13:07

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