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It's author Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and her books still have lessons for us today

16 December 2025

Her books like Pride and Prejudice and Emma were written hundreds of years ago, but have themes that still resonate in today's society.

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A new record median house price for Canterbury
	16 Dec: A new record median house price for Canterbury... more

New Year's Eve bomb plot in California foiled, US authorities say
	16 Dec: US authorities say a New Year’s Eve terror plot to bomb five sites in California and attack immigration agents has been thwarted.... more

Consumer spending has been down for the first 14 days of December - 0.3 percent lower than last year
	16 Dec: Consumer spending has been down for the first 14 days of December - 0.3 percent lower than last year... more

The surprising theology inside today’s Advent calendars
	16 Dec: Despite their seemingly secular modern-day iteration — featuring wine, chocolate or other products — Advent calendars continue to carry the spiritual foundation of the season.... more

Jimmy Kimmel feels "honoured and humbled" after extending his contract with ABC
	16 Dec: The 58-year-old comedian recently signed a new deal with the broadcaster, meaning he'll continue to host Jimmy Kimmel Live! until at least 2027, and Jimmy has confessed to being delighted by the agreement.... more

Pamela Anderson has been surprised by the reaction to her makeup-free appearance
	16 Dec: The 58-year-old actress has opted to go makeup-free for red carpet appearances in recent years, but Pamela never imagined that it was cause so much discussion.... more

Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games
	16 Dec: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games... more

Ajaz Patel feels right at home back in the Black Caps squad ahead of the third and final cricket test against the West Indies starting on Thursday at Bay Oval
	16 Dec: Ajaz Patel feels right at home back in the Black Caps squad ahead of the third and final cricket test against the West Indies starting on Thursday at Bay Oval... more

Students are being encouraged to "persist" as they compete for summer jobs
	16 Dec: Students are being encouraged to "persist" as they compete for summer jobs... more

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Today's News

Entertainment:
Jacob Elordi was inspired to act by Heath Ledger 10:50

International:
It's author Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and her books still have lessons for us today 10:47

Cricket:
Ajaz Patel feels right at home back in the Black Caps squad ahead of the third and final cricket test against the West Indies starting on Thursday at Bay Oval 10:47

Business:
A new record median house price for Canterbury 10:27

Business:
Consumer spending has been down for the first 14 days of December - 0.3 percent lower than last year 10:27

Entertainment:
Jimmy Kimmel feels "honoured and humbled" after extending his contract with ABC 10:20

National:
The surprising theology inside today’s Advent calendars 10:07

International:
New Year's Eve bomb plot in California foiled, US authorities say 10:07

Entertainment:
Pamela Anderson has been surprised by the reaction to her makeup-free appearance 9:50

Swimming:
Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games 9:27

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