Englishman Scott Williams has beaten fifth-seeded compatriot Rob Cross 3-1 in round two.

It follows the exit of sixth seed Dave Chisnall, upset by Englishman Ricky Evans 3-2 in a five set Christmas cracker.

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27 Dec: Hopes from the Otago Sparks that their Hallyburton-Johnstone Shield form can carry over to the Super Smash T20 cricket competition

26 Dec: Two boaties had to be winched from a Fiordland river after a Christmas Day boat ride almost turned deadly

26 Dec: An active summer's on the cards for the Queenstown Lakes District

25 Dec: Four people are injured, one seriously, following a crash on State Highway One near Balclutha

24 Dec: A plea to residents and visitors in the Queenstown Lakes District, to help save water this summer

23 Dec: MetService has now issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for areas of Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate

22 Dec: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in place for Selwyn and Ashburton

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Today's News

Cricket:
Big hitting batter Bevon Jacobs won't be unleashed on Sri Lanka in tomorrow's opening T20 in Mount Maunganui 21:57

Accident and Emergency:
A busy day on the beaches yesterday for surf lifeguards, with sharks disrupting some of the fun 21:17

Law and Order:
New South Wales police have revealed more details into the deaths of two sailors,in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race 19:27

Accident and Emergency:
A homicide investigation is now underway after a 42-year-old woman died in Ngaruawahia this afternoon 18:57

Auckland:
Fire crews have put out the large scrub fire in Silverdale, north of Auckland, which closed the Hibiscus Coast Highway 18:37

Accident and Emergency:
Emergency services are at the scene of a two vehicle crash on Kawhia Road, near Otorohanga in the Waikato 18:07

Living & Travel:
Here's what is known about the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash 17:27

Accident and Emergency:
Two sailors have been killed in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race when they were fatally struck by sail booms during a night of rough weather 17:27

Law and Order:
Two cordons are in place following a disorder incident in Ngaruawahia, just outside Hamilton 16:57

Law and Order:
A prisoner who escaped Hamilton hospital earlier this week, remains on the run 16:17

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