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    Russia increases recruitment of foreign fighters through targeted social media campaigns
     8 December 2025
    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.
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    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
    The fast bowlers may be dropping like flies, but the New Zealand cricket team will have two key batters to pick from for the second test against the West Indies, starting in Wellington on Wednesday
    8 Dec: The fast bowlers may be dropping like flies, but the New Zealand cricket team will have two key batters to pick from for the second test against the West Indies, starting in Wellington on Wednesday... 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
    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
    England captain Ben Stokes has questioned his side's mentality as the Ashes threatens to slip away
    8 Dec: England captain Ben Stokes has questioned his side's mentality as the Ashes threatens to slip away... more
    Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition
    8 Dec: Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition... more
    Sir Rod Stewart says Penny Lancaster has taught him to be more honest
    8 Dec: The 80-year-old rocker has been married to Penny, 54, for over 25 years and while there are downsides to their age-gap romance, Rod believes it has been beneficial to both of them.... more
    Self Esteem's stance on having children has changed since she became a dog mom
    8 Dec: The 39-year-old singer - real name Rebecca Lucy Taylor - thought nothing about starting a family with her "current male lover" before getting the pooch.... more

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     04 Dec: Air New Zealand's confident a strike a week out from Christmas, won't need to go ahead ++++++++++++++++
     03 Dec: Auckland restaurateur Leo Molloy says he'll pay the fine the Veterinary Council's imposed - for breaching name suppression of the murderer of British backpacker, Grace Millane +++++++++++
     06 Dec: Critics choice nominations 2026: Sinners scores 17 nods, One Battle After Another earns 14 ++++++++++
     03 Dec: Benedict Cumberbatch needed surgery following a surfing injury ++++++++++
     05 Dec: Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham have posted New Zealand's highest third-wicket batting partnership against the West Indies to dominate the third day of the opening cricket test in Christchurch +++++++++
     02 Dec: Criticism of Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown - for planning a rates hike, at the same time the Government's put up a plan to force Councils to cap them +++++++++
     05 Dec: One person's died and another's seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke - at Matamau +++++++++

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     Today's News

    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

    Entertainment:
    Sir Rod Stewart says Penny Lancaster has taught him to be more honest 13:20

    Cricket:
    The fast bowlers may be dropping like flies, but the New Zealand cricket team will have two key batters to pick from for the second test against the West Indies, starting in Wellington on Wednesday 13:07

    Rugby:
    The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Simone Biles knew she wanted to marry Jonathan Owens after their first date 12:50

    International:
    How Europe is gearing up to follow Australia's teen social media ban 12:27

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