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    An eight-year wait to return to the World Rally Championship is about to be over for Hayden Paddon

    An eight-year wait to return to the World Rally Championship is about to be over for Hayden Paddon


    The kiwi driver has receive a shock call up to Hyundai's 2026 driver line-up and will compete part-time in the side's third entry - beginning with next month's rally in Monte Carlo.

    The spot became available after Ott Tanak announced his retirement from WRC.

    Paddon last drove in the WRC in 2018.

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     Today's News

    		 Environment:
    Some high temperatures are forecast around the country this weekend 10:07

     Motorsports:
    Lando Norris has gone fastest in both sessions in Friday practice for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix 9:57

     International:
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     Soccer:
    The All Whites will face two sides inside the world's current top 20 at next year's World Cup - but have avoided the likes of world champions Argentina and European title holders Spain 9:37

     Motoring:
    Efforts turn to helping survivors and recovering the dead after devastating floods in Indonesia 9:37

     Politics:
    Lebanon says it's trying to disarm Hezbollah but fears sparking internal conflict 8:17

     International:
    The draw is underway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington DC 8:06

     Health & Safety:
    Eight people remain infectious with measles - after two new cases were detected yesterday 7:56

     Basketball:
    The Adelaide 36ers have extended their Australian basketball league winning streak to five games with a 90-65 win over Brisbane, remaining second on the ladder 7:46

     Health & Safety:
    A Christchurch daycare's expressed deep regret after five children and two adults suffered chemical burns when a hazardous substance was poured on a slip and slide 7:37

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