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    Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actor, sex symbol and animal rights campaigner, dies aged 91
     29 December 2025
    The French actor and singer was a screen siren of the 1950s and 1960s who in later life became a prominent animal rights campaigner.
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    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
    Police are continuing to look into reports someone had a firearm in Christchurch's Halswell Quarry and Kennedy's Bush area about 10.30 yesterday morning
    29 Dec: Police are continuing to look into reports someone had a firearm in Christchurch's Halswell Quarry and Kennedy's Bush area about 10.30 yesterday morning... more
    NZ report card 2025: how the country fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings
    29 Dec: New Zealand compares well on global measures of freedom, happiness and transparency. But rankings in some important areas, including climate, drag the averages down.... more
    Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One
    29 Dec: Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One... more
    Music can affect your driving – but not always how you’d expect
    29 Dec: We tend to think music relaxes us, energises us, or helps us focus when we’re behind the wheel. Here’s what the science says.... more
    Three men have been receiving hospital treatment, after mass brawls early yesterday on Auckland's Karangahape Road
    29 Dec: Three men have been receiving hospital treatment, after mass brawls early yesterday on Auckland's Karangahape Road... more
    Aid agencies fear lifesaving program banned in Gaza under new Israeli requirements
    29 Dec: The Israeli government has introduced new rules for aid organisations, including that they must not engage in any activities or criticism which "delegitimise" the state of Israel.... more
    Two people have been hospitalised, after reports of fighting in South Auckland's Wiri last night
    29 Dec: Two people have been hospitalised, after reports of fighting in South Auckland's Wiri last night... more

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     Today's News

    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

    National:
    NZ report card 2025: how the country fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings 8:17

    Law and Order:
    Police are continuing to look into reports someone had a firearm in Christchurch's Halswell Quarry and Kennedy's Bush area about 10.30 yesterday morning 8:17

    Rugby:
    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 8:07

    Environment:
    With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge 8:07

    Politics:
    Aid agencies fear lifesaving program banned in Gaza under new Israeli requirements 7:57

    Law and Order:
    Three men have been receiving hospital treatment, after mass brawls early yesterday on Auckland's Karangahape Road 7:57

    Rugby League:
    Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One 7:47

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