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Law and Order:
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Entertainment:
Catherine, Princess of Wales' annual carol concert will celebrate "love in all its forms" this year 13:25

Business:
The world's most valuable company - Nvidia is easing fears of a bursting AI bubble, at least for now 13:17

Cricket:
Wellington are scrambling on the third day of cricket's Plunket Shield opening round against Otago at the Basin Reserve 13:07

Entertainment:
Isla Fisher has found it "challenging but deeply rewarding" rebuilding her life after her divorce 12:55

International:
NASA unveils close-up pictures of Comet 3I/Atlas in our solar system 12:27

Business:
Northland Regional Council has paid tribute to former councillor and businessman, Monty Knight - who died on Sunday 12:27

Entertainment:
Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend Jim Curtis is "very special" and "very normal" 12:25

Business:
Relief on Wall Street, as computer chip giant Nvidia records another record-high three months 12:07

Entertainment:
Kim Kardashian studied for "nine hours a day" for three months because she needed to pass the bar exam on her "first try" 11:55

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