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    New Zealand Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner will debut in the high-octane world of Formula One this weekend at Melbourne's Albert Park, well, almost

    New Zealand Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner will debut in the high-octane world of Formula One this weekend at Melbourne's Albert Park, well, almost


    He's earned a drive for Formula One's Renault in their virtual e-series, so his most important KPI is making sure his simulator's plugged securely into the wall.

    The event replaced this weekend's coronavirus-cancelled Vietnam Grand Prix.

    Heimgartner goes up against the likes of five F1 drivers... and England cricketer Ben Stokes is also expected to go for a spin.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. THE PROFESSIONALS' CHOICE FOR SIXTY YEARS

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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    The Black Foils backroom staff will be bolstered by the addition of an Olympic medallist for the new SailGP season 7:47

     Business:
    Shops continue to be hit by high unemployment and low consumer confidence 7:37

     Accident and Emergency:
    A section of State Highway 30 between Rotorua and Whakatane is closed following a two-car crash 7:27

     Entertainment:
    Timothee Chalamet picked up his first Golden Globe Award on Sunday (11.01.26) 7:23

     Law and Order:
    A senior manager at Civil Defence has been fined 15 hundred dollars after being caught with five times the daily paua limit 7:17

     Entertainment:
    Teyana Taylor was overcome with emotion as she accepted her Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Female Actor (Motion Picture) on Sunday 6:53

     Health & Safety:
    Continued abuse in hospital emergency departments made for a far-from-festive Christmas for nurses 6:27

     Entertainment:
    Noah Wyle was "truly humbled" by his Golden Globe Awards win on Sunday (11.01.26) 6:23

     Living & Travel:
    One person's walked away 10-million dollars richer 21:57

     Entertainment:
    Will Arnett was "intimidated" by his Is This Thing On? co-star Laura Dern at first 21:53

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