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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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    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
    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 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
    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

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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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