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    China launches military exercise warning against Taiwan independence
     30 December 2025
    China has moved its military to surround Taiwan warning against its independence. But Beijing's action has been condemned by Taiwan calling for regional peace and de-escalation.
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    Brydon Carse is England's last out-and-out speedster standing, after fellow bowler Gus Atkinson was officially ruled out of the Ashes finale with a hamstring injury
    29 Dec: Brydon Carse is England's last out-and-out speedster standing, after fellow bowler Gus Atkinson was officially ruled out of the Ashes finale with a hamstring injury... more
    Auckland fire crews are tackling a 150-metre-long vegetation fire on Mullins Road, near the Ardmore Airport
    29 Dec: Auckland fire crews are tackling a 150-metre-long vegetation fire on Mullins Road, near the Ardmore Airport... more
    George W. Bush wants Oh Happy Day played at his funeral
    29 Dec: The former US President's daughter Jenna Bush Hager shared her 79-year-old dad's choice of track - which comes from 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit - as she and Savannah Guthrie shared their "funeral song" on the Monday morning (22.12.25) episode of Today with Jenna and Friends.... more
    Sigourney Weaver has addressed "legitimate" concerns over her kissing scene with Jack Champion
    29 Dec: The pair appear together in Avatar: Fire and Ash and the 76-year-old actress' character Kiri shares a smooch with Jack's Spider, and because the movie was made when the 21-year-old star was around 15 years old, audiences have expressed concern over the moment.... more
    The Auckland Aces are chasing 188 to beat the Wellington Firebirds, in today's men's Super Smash T20 cricket match at the Basin Reserve
    29 Dec: The Auckland Aces are chasing 188 to beat the Wellington Firebirds, in today's men's Super Smash T20 cricket match at the Basin Reserve... more
    Amanda Bynes says she has shed almost 30 pounds after using Ozempic
    29 Dec: The 39-year-old former actress - who revealed earlier this year that she was trying the weight-loss jab - was 180lbs but now she has shown off her new slim look after she lost 28lbs.... more
    Chrissy Teigen was rushed to the dentist after she knocked out one of her front veneers while preparing a Christmas activity that involved candy canes for her children
    29 Dec: The 40-year-old TV personality shared a video to her Instagram account on Sunday (21.12.25) in which she made light of the dental injury she sustained while trying to unwrap the sweet treat with her teeth.... more
    Michael Bolton feels "deeply grateful" to be surrounded by family amid his brain cancer battle
    29 Dec: The 72-year-old singer - who has daughters Isa, 50, Holly, 48, and 46-year-old Taryn with his ex-wife Maureen McGuire as well as six grandchildren - was diagnosed with glioblastoma in late 2023 and underwent immediate surgery and admitted having his girls nearby has meant "more than [he] could ever put into words.... more
    Chrissy Teigen knocked out her veneers trying to open a candy cane
    29 Dec: The 40-year-old model - who has Luna nine, Miles, seven, and Esti and Wren, both two, with husband John Legend - was preparing a festive activity for her children when she suffered a mishap that led to her making an emergency trip to the dentist.... more

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    China launches military exercise warning against Taiwan independence 4:37

    Cricket:
    Brydon Carse is England's last out-and-out speedster standing, after fellow bowler Gus Atkinson was officially ruled out of the Ashes finale with a hamstring injury 21:57

    Entertainment:
    George W. Bush wants Oh Happy Day played at his funeral 21:38

    Environment:
    Auckland fire crews are tackling a 150-metre-long vegetation fire on Mullins Road, near the Ardmore Airport 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Sigourney Weaver has addressed "legitimate" concerns over her kissing scene with Jack Champion 21:08

    Entertainment:
    Amanda Bynes says she has shed almost 30 pounds after using Ozempic 20:38

    Entertainment:
    Michael Bolton feels "deeply grateful" to be surrounded by family amid his brain cancer battle 20:08

    Entertainment:
    Chrissy Teigen knocked out her veneers trying to open a candy cane 19:38

    Entertainment:
    Chrissy Teigen was rushed to the dentist after she knocked out one of her front veneers while preparing a Christmas activity that involved candy canes for her children 19:08

    Living & Travel:
    Surf Life Saving New Zealand surf lifeguards have had a busy Christmas period 18:57

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