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    Manager Bev Priestman is drilling toughness into her Wellington Phoenix side ahead of their A-League women's clash at Canberra United
     17 January 2026
    Manager Bev Priestman is drilling toughness into her Wellington Phoenix side ahead of their A-League women's clash at Canberra United
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    Paul Hardcastle's son has died in a motorcycle accident
    17 Jan: The 68-year-old musician - whose track 19 topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks in 1985 - revealed the tragic news as he paid tribute to his "super talented son" Paul Jr, 35, in an Instagram post.... more
    Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty is being remembered for his bravery on the rugby field and ability to energise a crowd
    17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty is being remembered for his bravery on the rugby field and ability to energise a crowd... more
    Ariana Grande says Mac Miller "encouraged her to be herself" as she moved into music
    17 Jan: The Wicked actress has recalled her experiences leaving Nickelodeon sitcom Sam and Cat as she started working on her 2013 debut album Yours Truly, and her late ex-boyfriend - who she dated from 2016 to 2018 - encouraged her to "shed that character" and move on.... more
    A vehicle fire has closed part of State Highway 1 in North Otago
    17 Jan: A vehicle fire has closed part of State Highway 1 in North Otago... more
    Stephen Graham has signed a first-look deal with Disney+
    17 Jan: The Adolescence star - who co-created the hit Netflix show with Jack Thorne - and his wife Hannah Walters' Matriarch Productions has inked a two-year deal with the streaming platform, having already collaborated together on boxing drama A Thousand Blows.... more
    Two people have serious injuries after a vehicle left the road in Bay of Plenty's Whakatane
    17 Jan: Two people have serious injuries after a vehicle left the road in Bay of Plenty's Whakatane... more
    Improving his personal best is the goal for Sam Ruthe when he lines up with Sam Tanner in the 800 metres at the Potts Classic in Hastings tonight
    17 Jan: Improving his personal best is the goal for Sam Ruthe when he lines up with Sam Tanner in the 800 metres at the Potts Classic in Hastings tonight... more
    Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died
    17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died... more
    Chinese debate Iran crisis as official and public views diverge
    17 Jan: As protests rage in Iran, Chinese netizens are openly debating freedom, repression and global power politics, even as Beijing keeps its criticism focused on Washington.... more

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     Today's News

    Motoring:
    A vehicle fire has closed part of State Highway 1 in North Otago 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Paul Hardcastle's son has died in a motorcycle accident 18:53

    Soccer:
    Manager Bev Priestman is drilling toughness into her Wellington Phoenix side ahead of their A-League women's clash at Canberra United 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Ariana Grande says Mac Miller "encouraged her to be herself" as she moved into music 18:23

    Rugby:
    Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty is being remembered for his bravery on the rugby field and ability to energise a crowd 18:07

    Entertainment:
    Stephen Graham has signed a first-look deal with Disney+ 17:53

    Accident and Emergency:
    Two people have serious injuries after a vehicle left the road in Bay of Plenty's Whakatane 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Lopez shopped "museum-quality archival couture" to find her Golden Globes dress 17:23

    Rugby League:
    Improving his personal best is the goal for Sam Ruthe when he lines up with Sam Tanner in the 800 metres at the Potts Classic in Hastings tonight 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Emilia Clarke had a "full mental breakdown" after Game of Thrones ended 16:53

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