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    Dixon is on pole for next week's Indianapolis 500 - the 20th time he'll compete in the race

    Dixon is on pole for next week's Indianapolis 500 - the 20th time he'll compete in the race


    He was quickest through the top-12 qualifying stage - giving him the advantage of running last in the top-six shoot out.

    He blitzed the field with the second fastest average speed across four laps in race history.

    Dixon's started on pole at Indy on four occasions, resulting in a win in 2008, fourth, 32nd and 17th.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. MADE RIGHT HERE IN NEW ZEALAND

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     03 Jan: The Central Stags are looking to get their Super Smash title defence back on track in Nelson this afternoon
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     Today's News

    Business:
    The operators of patient portal Manage My Health are assuring users it systems are secure 18:06

    Rugby League:
    The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs 17:26

    Cricket:
    The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder 16:56

    Tennis:
    A box-office doubles pairing has been thrust together at the ASB women's tennis Classic 16:36

    Soccer:
    Don't expect too many changes to the Wellington Phoenix starting line-up, despite being thumped 5-1 in their most recent outing 16:16

    International:
    AI chatbot Grok under fire over complaints it let users undress minors in photos on X 15:56

    Basketball:
    The Breakers are well aware they're drinking at the Last Chance Saloon in the Australian NBL 15:26

    Cricket:
    The Central Stags are looking to get their Super Smash title defence back on track in Nelson this afternoon 14:56

    Politics:
    The Privacy Commissioner is expecting Manage My Health to demonstrate it has appropriate safeguards in place following a data breach 14:26

    Cricket:
    The Central Stags are confident they'll be in the mix to defend their Super Smash T20 title 14:06


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