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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
    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
    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
    Multiple fires have broken out near Tongariro National Park
    8 Dec: Multiple fires have broken out near Tongariro National Park... 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
    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

    Accident and Emergency:
    Multiple fires have broken out near Tongariro National Park 14:57

    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

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