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    Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actor, sex symbol and animal rights campaigner, dies aged 91
     29 December 2025
    The French actor and singer was a screen siren of the 1950s and 1960s who in later life became a prominent animal rights campaigner.
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    I love my friends … I do not love their kids
    29 Dec: If kids behave badly – or even just like kids – it can make catch-ups chaotic. And can strain adult friendships.... more
    Police are continuing to look into reports someone had a firearm in Christchurch's Halswell Quarry and Kennedy's Bush area about 10.30 yesterday morning
    29 Dec: Police are continuing to look into reports someone had a firearm in Christchurch's Halswell Quarry and Kennedy's Bush area about 10.30 yesterday morning... more
    Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai
    29 Dec: Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai... more
    NZ report card 2025: how the country fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings
    29 Dec: New Zealand compares well on global measures of freedom, happiness and transparency. But rankings in some important areas, including climate, drag the averages down.... more
    Music can affect your driving – but not always how you’d expect
    29 Dec: We tend to think music relaxes us, energises us, or helps us focus when we’re behind the wheel. Here’s what the science says.... more
    Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One
    29 Dec: Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One... more
    Aid agencies fear lifesaving program banned in Gaza under new Israeli requirements
    29 Dec: The Israeli government has introduced new rules for aid organisations, including that they must not engage in any activities or criticism which "delegitimise" the state of Israel.... more
    With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge
    29 Dec: Every new extinction ripples out beyond the affected species, from ecosystems to human knowledge across culture, spirituality and science.... more
    Two people have been hospitalised, after reports of fighting in South Auckland's Wiri last night
    29 Dec: Two people have been hospitalised, after reports of fighting in South Auckland's Wiri last night... more

     Most Popular Recent Top NZ News Stories
     23 Dec: Police have made four arrests regarding the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne ++++++++++++++++++++++
     23 Dec: Suzuki's announced a voluntary safety recall for its VIN range 2025 FRONX Hybrid car - which was found to have a potentially life-threatening rear seatbelt fault ++++++++++++
     23 Dec: Authorities are bemused by a rare case of dumpster diving for cheese - then sold on the black market in South Waikato ++++++++++
     23 Dec: Businesses are hailing the new Free Trade Agreement with India as a success during shakier geopolitical times +++++++++
     25 Dec: The West Coast is in for a soaking this Christmas, with heavy rain expected all day +++++++++
     23 Dec: A shot across the bow for petrol companies - with no relief at the pump, despite falling global oil prices +++++++++
     23 Dec: World's largest warship looms near Venezuela as US warns of land attacks +++++++++

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      29 Dec: 2026 will have some of the best tv in years - here are the highlights (BBCWorld)
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      29 Dec: Concerns for welfare of missing auckland man (RadioNZ)
      29 Dec: England suffer another blow ahead of final ashes test (Stuff.co.nz)
      29 Dec: Harbour bridge closed in wild winds, amid a raft of severe weather warnings (Stuff.co.nz)
      29 Dec: Chinese martial artists fight to keep heritage alive (RadioNZ)
      29 Dec: Metservice severe weather: trees down, power cuts and muddy start to festivals as gales lash north (NZ Herald)
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     Today's News

    Cricket:
    A superb unbeaten century from opener Amelia Kerr has guided the Wellington Blaze to a second straight win in the women's Super Smash T20 cricket competition 17:57

    Entertainment:
    Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's memorial service will take place "at a later date" 17:38

    Cricket:
    Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame 17:27

    Soccer:
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    International:
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    Entertainment:
    Kevin Costner is being sued for $400,000 for breach of contract 17:08

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix women are wary of taking their next A-League opponents lightly, following that breakout 7-nil home victory over Sydney FC 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Frankie Grande has undergone cervical spine surgery 16:38

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix forward Carlo Armiento is wary of an in-form Melbourne Victory in tonight's A-League men's clash across the Ditch 16:27

    Soccer:
    The new Wellington Phoenix women's recruit can't wait to get out on the park for her new A-League side 16:17

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