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  •   Home > News > Sports

    An action-packed first 250 miles at the annual running of Nascar's Daytona 500

    An action-packed first 250 miles at the annual running of Nascar's Daytona 500


    At least seven different drivers have held the lead as the 41-strong field concertina their way around the Daytona International Speedway.

    Shane van Gisbergen had surged his way to the front as they hit the halfway point.

    He was leading the pack through 100 laps - having started 13th.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX.  NEW ZEALAND'S TOOLKIT IN A CAN

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     16 Feb: Former New South Wales second rower Ryan Hoffman's welcoming a change to rugby league's representative selection criteria
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     16 Feb: James Fisher-Harris is asking for league's NRL all-star fixture between the Maori and Indigenous Australians to remain
     16 Feb: Treacherous Wellington weather has assisted the visiting Central Coast Mariners in a 2-1 A-League win over the Phoenix women
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     Today's News

    General:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Matt Graham on dual moguls 'dad podium' as weather forces reschedule — quick hits from day nine 12:07

    Rugby League:
    Former New South Wales second rower Ryan Hoffman's welcoming a change to rugby league's representative selection criteria 11:57

    Environment:
    Firefighters have responded to more than 850 calls overnight - with severe gusts and intense downpours in the centre of the country 11:57

    Law and Order:
    A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged with firearms offences - as a Police hunt continues for those responsible for a shooting in Onehunga a month ago 11:07

    Environment:
    Blustery winds and heavy rain are continuing to impact parts of the country - particularly the lower North Island 10:47

    Maori:
    How Indigenous ideas about non-linear time can help us navigate ecological crises 10:27

    National:
    Trump has scrapped the long-standing legal basis for tackling climate emissions 10:17

    National:
    How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections 10:07

    Law and Order:
    DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match suspect's glove: FBI 10:07

    Rugby:
    Let's go to Livigno... and qualifying for the freeski big air  9:27


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