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    The series may be gone but the England cricketers seemingly don't care, as they ripped through the Australian batters before tea in the Boxing Day test
     26 December 2025
    The series may be gone but the England cricketers seemingly don't care, as they ripped through the Australian batters before tea in the Boxing Day test
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    Following in Hayden Paddon's tyre tracks on the World Rally Championship is the end goal for New Zealand-born Japanese rally driver Zeal Jones
    26 Dec: Following in Hayden Paddon's tyre tracks on the World Rally Championship is the end goal for New Zealand-born Japanese rally driver Zeal Jones... more
    Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere
    26 Dec: Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere... more
    An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki
    26 Dec: An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki ... more
    The local T20 Super Smash has begun in Hamilton, where the Auckland Aces made 201 for eight before rain delayed the Northern Brave's run chase ... and the match was declared a no result
    26 Dec: The local T20 Super Smash has begun in Hamilton, where the Auckland Aces made 201 for eight before rain delayed the Northern Brave's run chase ... and the match was declared a no result... more
    Joseph Parker's manager has revealed the pair discussed the Kiwi boxer retiring, following his defeat to Brit Fabio Wardley in London and positive drugs test
    26 Dec: Joseph Parker's manager has revealed the pair discussed the Kiwi boxer retiring, following his defeat to Brit Fabio Wardley in London and positive drugs test... more
    Batter Bevon Jacobs is justifying his selection for the five T20s on the Black Caps' tour of India next month
    26 Dec: Batter Bevon Jacobs is justifying his selection for the five T20s on the Black Caps' tour of India next month... more
    A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane
    26 Dec: A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane ... more
    So close to the top of rally car racing, for young driver Zeal Jones
    26 Dec: So close to the top of rally car racing, for young driver Zeal Jones... more
    A New Zealand yacht is expected to be right in contention for the overall race win in the Sydney to Hobart classic
    26 Dec: A New Zealand yacht is expected to be right in contention for the overall race win in the Sydney to Hobart classic... more

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     29 Nov: The third round of the Australian PGA Championship is back underway after a two-hour delay +++++++++++++
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