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    Equal time rule leads CBS to pull Stephen Colbert's James Talarico interview
     18 February 2026
    The Late Show host's on-air revelation that network executives refused to let him interview a Democratic Senate candidate puts a spotlight on how US media outlets treat political coverage.
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    Wunmi Mosaku has "not been able to celebrate" her Oscar nomination
    18 Feb: Mosaku, 39, is competing for the Best Supporting Actress prize at the upcoming Academy Awards for her role in vampire movie Sinners, but she's admitted she hasn't felt able to toast her achievement because of all the negative news stories in the US over the last few weeks.... more
    The Simpsons will never have an official ending
    18 Feb: The long-running animated sitcom aired its milestone 800th episode on Sunday (15.02.26) but showrunner Matt Selman insisted they aren't preparing for the show to finish any time soon - but if it did, it would just close out with a "regular episode".... more
    The Reserve Bank says inflation's too high, but it's actually worried it could soon end up too low
    18 Feb: The Reserve Bank says inflation's too high, but it's actually worried it could soon end up too low... more
    Ted Danson has revealed Cheers was almost cancelled during its first season
    18 Feb: The 78-year-old actor - who led the cast of the sitcom as bar owner Sam Malone - recalled how the programme was a hit with critics when it debuted in 1982 but struggled to find an audience, even coming "dead last" in the ratings at one point.... more
    Pharmac's being urged to give blood cancer patients assurance on what treatments are being funded in the coming years
    18 Feb: Pharmac's being urged to give blood cancer patients assurance on what treatments are being funded in the coming years... more
    Savannah Guthrie dec lared "it's never too late to do the next right thing" as she made a fresh appeal for her mother's safe return
    18 Feb: The TV presenter marked two weeks since her mom Nancy disappeared from her Arizona home by filming a new video in which she addressed any potential kidnappers and told them to "bring her home".... more
    Tiger Woods could be a contender for the US Ryder Cup golf captaincy next year
    18 Feb: Tiger Woods could be a contender for the US Ryder Cup golf captaincy next year... more
    The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent - and expects it'll stay there for most of this year
    18 Feb: The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent - and expects it'll stay there for most of this year... more
    Wiz Khalifa has been left devastated by his father's "sudden" death after he "decided not to wake up"
    18 Feb: The 38-year-old rapper - real name Cameron Thomaz - took to X to announce the news of the family tragedy revealing his dad Laurence W. Thomaz was "at peace" and passed away "on his own time" with Wiz also sharing details of the last conversation he had with his father.... more

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     14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event ++++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding +++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg shows plenty of support — quick hits from day six ++++++++++++
     13 Feb: The fastest SailGP team on water is off the market ahead of this weekend's regatta in Auckland ++++++++++++
     14 Feb: A state of emergency has been declared for the Otorohanga District in the Waikato - which has been inundated with widespread flooding and slips overnight ++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion +++++++++++
     12 Feb: A Christchurch Catholic boys' school was alerted to allegations of sexual offending by a priest nearly 20 years before his conviction +++++++++++

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      18 Feb: Government scraps plans for referendum on four-year term (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Wunmi Mosaku has "not been able to celebrate" her Oscar nomination 19:57

    International:
    Equal time rule leads CBS to pull Stephen Colbert's James Talarico interview 19:37

    Entertainment:
    The Simpsons will never have an official ending 19:27

    Entertainment:
    Ted Danson has revealed Cheers was almost cancelled during its first season 18:57

    Business:
    The Reserve Bank says inflation's too high, but it's actually worried it could soon end up too low 18:57

    Health & Safety:
    Pharmac's being urged to give blood cancer patients assurance on what treatments are being funded in the coming years 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Savannah Guthrie dec lared "it's never too late to do the next right thing" as she made a fresh appeal for her mother's safe return 18:27

    Rugby League:
    Tiger Woods could be a contender for the US Ryder Cup golf captaincy next year 18:07

    Entertainment:
    Wiz Khalifa has been left devastated by his father's "sudden" death after he "decided not to wake up" 17:57

    Business:
    The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent - and expects it'll stay there for most of this year 17:27

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