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In 27 previous first-class matches, Jacob Bethell’s highest score stood at 96. On the biggest stage at the SCG, he cut loose to give the touring side a glimmer of hope.
Young England batsman breaks century drought in brilliant Sydney counter-attack
In 27 previous first-class matches, Jacob Bethell’s highest score stood at 96. On the biggest stage at the SCG, he cut loose to give the touring side a glimmer of hope.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:26 AM
In 27 previous first-class matches, Jacob Bethell’s highest score stood at 96. On the biggest stage at the SCG, he cut loose to give the touring side a glimmer of hope.
The Central Districts wicketkeeper got a let-off from Black Caps test glovesman Tom Blundell, who did his best with the bat to make amends.
Cleaver carves up in battle of the keepers as Stags win thriller
The Central Districts wicketkeeper got a let-off from Black Caps test glovesman Tom Blundell, who did his best with the bat to make amends.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:13 AM
The Central Districts wicketkeeper got a let-off from Black Caps test glovesman Tom Blundell, who did his best with the bat to make amends.
One of the men injured says the safety bar “popped out”, disputing the operator's account the cart tipped due to rocking.
Video shows moments before men fall from Ferris wheel at Christchurch music festival
One of the men injured says the safety bar “popped out”, disputing the operator's account the cart tipped due to rocking.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:04 AM
One of the men injured says the safety bar “popped out”, disputing the operator's account the cart tipped due to rocking.
The family thought the memorial had been stolen, but a park ranger's chance conversation at a Christmas Eve party led to its return just days later.
Christchurch City Council apologises after removing toddler's memorial chair
The family thought the memorial had been stolen, but a park ranger's chance conversation at a Christmas Eve party led to its return just days later.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:12 AM
The family thought the memorial had been stolen, but a park ranger's chance conversation at a Christmas Eve party led to its return just days later.
Southland Secondary Schools Sport sports director Fiona Ward is stepping down after nearly 30 years in the role.
Long-serving secondary schools sports director steps aside
Southland Secondary Schools Sport sports director Fiona Ward is stepping down after nearly 30 years in the role.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Southland Secondary Schools Sport sports director Fiona Ward is stepping down after nearly 30 years in the role.
With homelessness surging and city centres under scrutiny, Cabinet has reached a decision on controversial “move on” orders - but are withholding the details for now.
Ministers decide on ‘move on’ powers but keep decision secret
With homelessness surging and city centres under scrutiny, Cabinet has reached a decision on controversial “move on” orders - but are withholding the details for now.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:41 AM
With homelessness surging and city centres under scrutiny, Cabinet has reached a decision on controversial “move on” orders - but are withholding the details for now.
Doctors advised Francesca Jones to forget about becoming a tennis pro. Now she’s in the quarterfinals after back to back wins including an upset of the second seed.
British tennis star with rare genetic condition continues dream ASB Classic run
Doctors advised Francesca Jones to forget about becoming a tennis pro. Now she’s in the quarterfinals after back to back wins including an upset of the second seed.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Doctors advised Francesca Jones to forget about becoming a tennis pro. Now she’s in the quarterfinals after back to back wins including an upset of the second seed.
OPINION: The Latitude Financial breach is barely remembered by the public. We’ve since slept-walk to the latest privacy disaster.
My health data was among those hacked - here’s why I’m not surprised
OPINION: The Latitude Financial breach is barely remembered by the public. We’ve since slept-walk to the latest privacy disaster.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:23 AM
OPINION: The Latitude Financial breach is barely remembered by the public. We’ve since slept-walk to the latest privacy disaster.
Staff are crossing their fingers stoats haven’t entered the sanctuary, home to 41 kiwi pukupuku translocated from Kapiti Island and to at least two newly hatched chicks.
Powerful winds cause multiple breaches in sanctuary's pest proof fence
Staff are crossing their fingers stoats haven’t entered the sanctuary, home to 41 kiwi pukupuku translocated from Kapiti Island and to at least two newly hatched chicks.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Staff are crossing their fingers stoats haven’t entered the sanctuary, home to 41 kiwi pukupuku translocated from Kapiti Island and to at least two newly hatched chicks.
Fire crews have been alerted a large fire in Awatere Valley on Wednesday afternoon.
Helicopters called to tackle scrub fire near Seddon
Fire crews have been alerted a large fire in Awatere Valley on Wednesday afternoon.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Fire crews have been alerted a large fire in Awatere Valley on Wednesday afternoon.
It was a school for nearly 100 years, then a great family bach and stopping point for Coast to Coast athletes, but its owners have moved north.
Scenic one-of-a-kind Arthur’s Pass bach up for reluctant sale
It was a school for nearly 100 years, then a great family bach and stopping point for Coast to Coast athletes, but its owners have moved north.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM
It was a school for nearly 100 years, then a great family bach and stopping point for Coast to Coast athletes, but its owners have moved north.
Temperatures in the 30s this week could tip Blenheim’s Wither Hills Farm Park into a closure as the risk of fire in the tinder-dry grass climbs.
Wither Hills Farm Park ‘highly likely’ to close as fire season heats up
Temperatures in the 30s this week could tip Blenheim’s Wither Hills Farm Park into a closure as the risk of fire in the tinder-dry grass climbs.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Temperatures in the 30s this week could tip Blenheim’s Wither Hills Farm Park into a closure as the risk of fire in the tinder-dry grass climbs.
While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be the missing 20-year-old who intended to climb Mount Huxley.
Body found in search for missing tramper Connor Purvis
While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be the missing 20-year-old who intended to climb Mount Huxley.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:22 AM
While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be the missing 20-year-old who intended to climb Mount Huxley.
Mouldy blinds and a missing fridge were the least of a Christchurch landlord’s numerous concerns after a tenant left the property in a poor state.
Landlord forced to rip up carpets after tenant leaves them stained with ‘blood’
Mouldy blinds and a missing fridge were the least of a Christchurch landlord’s numerous concerns after a tenant left the property in a poor state.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Mouldy blinds and a missing fridge were the least of a Christchurch landlord’s numerous concerns after a tenant left the property in a poor state.
While the problem of flushed wet wipes hasn't gone away, it's rocks that are driving this year's cost increase for clearing wastewater blockages.
Wipes and rocks wreak havoc on Tasman’s wastewater
While the problem of flushed wet wipes hasn't gone away, it's rocks that are driving this year's cost increase for clearing wastewater blockages.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
While the problem of flushed wet wipes hasn't gone away, it's rocks that are driving this year's cost increase for clearing wastewater blockages.
John Minto, a prominent activist who has been outspoken against Israel’s war in Gaza, has had his Christchurch property targeted by vandals.
Prominent activist targeted in ‘pathetic’ attack on property
John Minto, a prominent activist who has been outspoken against Israel’s war in Gaza, has had his Christchurch property targeted by vandals.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:46 AM
John Minto, a prominent activist who has been outspoken against Israel’s war in Gaza, has had his Christchurch property targeted by vandals.
Curletts Rd in Hillmorton has been closed while emergency services are working on the scene.
Motorcyclist critically injured in Christchurch crash
Curletts Rd in Hillmorton has been closed while emergency services are working on the scene.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Curletts Rd in Hillmorton has been closed while emergency services are working on the scene.
A 44-year old man has been charged with theft after several plaques for military veterans were stolen from St John Cemetery in Invercargill.
Charges laid over theft of war veterans’ plaques
A 44-year old man has been charged with theft after several plaques for military veterans were stolen from St John Cemetery in Invercargill.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
A 44-year old man has been charged with theft after several plaques for military veterans were stolen from St John Cemetery in Invercargill.
A sports day once well-loved and supported has held its last event, leaving a legacy of more than a century of fun in the sun.
Tuatapere Sports Day winds down after 116 years
A sports day once well-loved and supported has held its last event, leaving a legacy of more than a century of fun in the sun.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
A sports day once well-loved and supported has held its last event, leaving a legacy of more than a century of fun in the sun.
Makala Woods, 23, is in line for her A-League debut on Saturday after playing professionally in Iceland last year following a strong college career in the United States.
Phoenix sign American college star after Dutch midfielder’s season-ending injury
Makala Woods, 23, is in line for her A-League debut on Saturday after playing professionally in Iceland last year following a strong college career in the United States.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Makala Woods, 23, is in line for her A-League debut on Saturday after playing professionally in Iceland last year following a strong college career in the United States.
Australia’s national radio broadcaster was denied a test cricketer to speak to on Tuesday, in response to inflammatory comments made by former player and broadcaster Stuart Clark.
Cricket Australia blocks ABC from interviews after CEO’s spat with former international
Australia’s national radio broadcaster was denied a test cricketer to speak to on Tuesday, in response to inflammatory comments made by former player and broadcaster Stuart Clark.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Australia’s national radio broadcaster was denied a test cricketer to speak to on Tuesday, in response to inflammatory comments made by former player and broadcaster Stuart Clark.
Canterbury is in for a scorching weekend, with Christchurch set to hit 32C and heat alerts possible for Blenheim and Kaikōura.
Canterbury set for scorching weekend as summer heat returns
Canterbury is in for a scorching weekend, with Christchurch set to hit 32C and heat alerts possible for Blenheim and Kaikōura.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Canterbury is in for a scorching weekend, with Christchurch set to hit 32C and heat alerts possible for Blenheim and Kaikōura.
People in the remote bay had been forced to use some Kiwi ingenuity, carting fuel and storing it on private properties, which “made life incredibly difficult”.
Relief as Govt grants $350,000 towards Elaine Bay petrol tank
People in the remote bay had been forced to use some Kiwi ingenuity, carting fuel and storing it on private properties, which “made life incredibly difficult”.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
People in the remote bay had been forced to use some Kiwi ingenuity, carting fuel and storing it on private properties, which “made life incredibly difficult”.
From musicians to elite athletes, New Zealanders share how the ‘invisible’ injury can upend lives and how outdated beliefs continue to hamper recovery.
‘I thought this was my life forever’: The hidden toll of concussion
From musicians to elite athletes, New Zealanders share how the ‘invisible’ injury can upend lives and how outdated beliefs continue to hamper recovery.
dlvr.it
January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
From musicians to elite athletes, New Zealanders share how the ‘invisible’ injury can upend lives and how outdated beliefs continue to hamper recovery.
Court documents have revealed the full scale of the Manage My Health breach — with about 127,000 patients’ sensitive health records stolen — as the hackers behind the attack quietly scrub all mention of it from social media.
Court lifts lid on scale of Manage My Health hack
Court documents have revealed the full scale of the Manage My Health breach — with about 127,000 patients’ sensitive health records stolen — as the hackers behind the attack quietly scrub all mention of it from social media.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Court documents have revealed the full scale of the Manage My Health breach — with about 127,000 patients’ sensitive health records stolen — as the hackers behind the attack quietly scrub all mention of it from social media.