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    The Black Caps will definitely be fielding a fast-bowling debutant in the second cricket test against the West Indies starting in Wellington on Wednesday
     8 December 2025
    The Black Caps will definitely be fielding a fast-bowling debutant in the second cricket test against the West Indies starting in Wellington on Wednesday
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    Russia increases recruitment of foreign fighters through targeted social media campaigns
    8 Dec: Through a targeted social media campaign, Russia is offering citizenship and money to foreigners who join its fight in Ukraine, but experts say it is a desperate measure.... more
    Children from a Christchurch daycare where some were burnt by chemicals accidentally put on a waterslide - are back at the centre today
    8 Dec: Children from a Christchurch daycare where some were burnt by chemicals accidentally put on a waterslide - are back at the centre today... more
    A school caretaker who gave a 13-year-old drugs and had child abuse material on his phone - has lost an appeal against his sentence
    8 Dec: A school caretaker who gave a 13-year-old drugs and had child abuse material on his phone - has lost an appeal against his sentence... more
    Elizabeth Olsen "romanticised" about being an old lady living in a "beautiful British seaside town" when she was a teenager
    8 Dec: The 36-year-old actress - who lives in sunny Los Angeles, California, with her 33-year-old husband, musician Robbie Arnett - adores the culture in the UK, and she wanted to follow in her grandmother's footsteps of travelling the world.... more
    Emma Heming Willis dec lares Die Hard a Christmas movie
    8 Dec: Since its release in 1988, millions of people have debated whether or not the action-thriller - which sees New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) rescue his estranged wife, Holly Gennaro McClane (Bonnie Bedelia) and others from being taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party - is a holiday classic.... more
    Oscar Piastri praised as future formula 1 world champion by rivals
    8 Dec: Oscar Piastri's chief rival, new formula 1 world champion Lando Norris, says the Australian will "get the better of me" after their tension-filled title race decider in Abu Dhabi.... more
    How Europe is gearing up to follow Australia's teen social media ban
    8 Dec: The European Union says it will learn from Australia's new laws to bar under-16s from social media, with steps to implement the world-first ban already underway and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praising Australia's "brave move".... more
    The US fired on survivors clinging to a 'drug boat' — who gave the order?
    8 Dec: What happened in the lead-up to a second strike on a speedboat in the Caribbean — who knew what and when, and who gave what order — is now under scrutiny.... more
    Basketball's bearded wonder James Harden is now in the NBA's top 10 scorers of all time
    8 Dec: Basketball's bearded wonder James Harden is now in the NBA's top 10 scorers of all time... more

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Elizabeth Olsen "romanticised" about being an old lady living in a "beautiful British seaside town" when she was a teenager 14:50

    Cricket:
    The Black Caps will definitely be fielding a fast-bowling debutant in the second cricket test against the West Indies starting in Wellington on Wednesday 14:37

    Entertainment:
    Emma Heming Willis dec lares Die Hard a Christmas movie 14:20

    International:
    Oscar Piastri praised as future formula 1 world champion by rivals 14:17

    Basketball:
    Basketball's bearded wonder James Harden is now in the NBA's top 10 scorers of all time 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Self Esteem's stance on having children has changed since she became a dog mom 13:50

    Law and Order:
    A school caretaker who gave a 13-year-old drugs and had child abuse material on his phone - has lost an appeal against his sentence 13:47

    International:
    Russia increases recruitment of foreign fighters through targeted social media campaigns 13:37

    Health & Safety:
    Children from a Christchurch daycare where some were burnt by chemicals accidentally put on a waterslide - are back at the centre today 13:27

    Law and Order:
    Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition 13:27

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