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    New Zealand cricket all-rounder Doug Bracewell has retired
     29 December 2025
    New Zealand cricket all-rounder Doug Bracewell has retired
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    Brigitte Bardot was the world's 'sex kitten'. Her nonchalance was all French
    29 Dec: Few epitomised French chic like Brigitte Bardot, the doe-eyed beauty whose sensuality rocked a post-war world.... more
    Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actor, sex symbol and animal rights campaigner, dies aged 91
    29 Dec: The French actor and singer was a screen siren of the 1950s and 1960s who in later life became a prominent animal rights campaigner.... more
    The architect behind one of the great modern era moments in New Zealand cricket has retired
    29 Dec: The architect behind one of the great modern era moments in New Zealand cricket has retired... more
    The Wellington Phoenix have signed Football Ferns midfielder Emma Pijnenburg as a replacement for Alyssa Whinham , who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the third round
    29 Dec: The Wellington Phoenix have signed Football Ferns midfielder Emma Pijnenburg as a replacement for Alyssa Whinham , who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the third round... more
    Inside Big Ben, a London icon that's been ringing since 1859
    29 Dec: It's among the world's most photographed landmarks, a symbol of the United Kingdom and an engineering marvel. And for London's Big Ben the most important night of the year is fast approaching.... more
    I love my friends … I do not love their kids
    29 Dec: If kids behave badly – or even just like kids – it can make catch-ups chaotic. And can strain adult friendships.... more
    Chris Hipkins says this has been a big year - personally and politically
    29 Dec: Chris Hipkins says this has been a big year - personally and politically... more
    The PPTA says the popularity of school life skills and personal development classes reflects a shift in what students want from school - not just parents
    29 Dec: The PPTA says the popularity of school life skills and personal development classes reflects a shift in what students want from school - not just parents... more
    Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai
    29 Dec: Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai... more

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     23 Dec: Authorities are bemused by a rare case of dumpster diving for cheese - then sold on the black market in South Waikato ++++++++++
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     Today's News

    Cricket:
    New Zealand cricket all-rounder Doug Bracewell has retired 10:47

    Cricket:
    The architect behind one of the great modern era moments in New Zealand cricket has retired 10:47

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix have signed Football Ferns midfielder Emma Pijnenburg as a replacement for Alyssa Whinham , who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the third round 10:27

    Living & Travel:
    I love my friends … I do not love their kids 10:07

    International:
    Inside Big Ben, a London icon that's been ringing since 1859 10:07

    International:
    Brigitte Bardot was the world's 'sex kitten'. Her nonchalance was all French 9:47

    Politics:
    Chris Hipkins says this has been a big year - personally and politically 9:27

    Entertainment:
    Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actor, sex symbol and animal rights campaigner, dies aged 91 8:57

    Education:
    The PPTA says the popularity of school life skills and personal development classes reflects a shift in what students want from school - not just parents 8:47

    National:
    Music can affect your driving – but not always how you’d expect 8:27

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