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Teen running phenom Sam Ruthe has snared another world record, becoming the fastest 16-year-old EVER across 1000 metres

4 January 2026

The only Kiwis to have run quicker over the distance are absolute greats - Peter Snell, John Walker, Nick Willis and Rod Dixon.

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12 Jan: Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has confessed the team's inconsistency is a mystery after beating the Hawks 101-96 in Illawarra

11 Jan: Elina Svitolina has lifted the ASB Classic trophy for the first time..

11 Jan: Black Caps captain Michael Bracewell is trying to not look too far ahead as his side ramps up their T20 Cricket World Cup prep

11 Jan: The Wellington Blaze have posted an imposing 165 for six batting first against the Northern Brave in the women's T20 Super Smash in the capita;l

11 Jan: The Northern Brave have fallen agonisingly short of pulling off a stunning run chase over the Wellington Blaze in their T20 Super Smash at the Basin Reserve

11 Jan: The Breakers require an instant reset for this afternoon's Australian basketball league trip to Illawarra

11 Jan: An opportunity for the Wellington Phoenix to move up through the congested A-League ladder

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International:
In Minneapolis, the deadly ICE shooting has reopened old wounds 7:57

Business:
The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency 7:57

Entertainment:
Jodie Foster finds working with female directors to be a "really amazing" experience 7:53

Accident and Emergency:
A weekend of people getting into trouble in the water has spurred renewed calls for caution 7:47

Business:
The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power 7:37

Accident and Emergency:
There have still been no sightings of a man who went missing in the Waikato River over the weekend 7:27

Entertainment:
Ali Wong and Bill Hader have split 7:23

Law and Order:
Efforts to uncover how a racing greyhound became exposed to meth - have come up short 7:17

Rugby League:
Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has confessed the team's inconsistency is a mystery after beating the Hawks 101-96 in Illawarra 7:07

Entertainment:
One Battle After Another leads the nominations for the Actor Awards 6:53

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