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    The 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by setting a Wellington hostel alight in 2023, had been living there just a week before he allegedly started the blaze
     25 August 2025
    The 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by setting a Wellington hostel alight in 2023, had been living there just a week before he allegedly started the blaze
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    Closing arguments are being heard this week, in the high-profile Zuru nappy trial
    25 Aug: Closing arguments are being heard this week, in the high-profile Zuru nappy trial... more
    Alexandra Eala makes Philippines history at US Open, Emma Raducanu wins first match since 2021
    25 Aug: World number 75 Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino player to win a main draw match at a grand slam since the Open era started in 1968.... more
    Easy weeknight pasta recipes in 30 minutes or less
    25 Aug: Get your water boiling. These seven easy pastas can be made in 30 minutes and use a handful of simple ingredients.... more
    Israeli settlers have encroached on the West Bank for decades. This new settlement is different
    25 Aug: The E1 settlement, approved last week by the Israeli government after years of delays due to international pressure, would effectively bisect the West Bank — something its backers and opponents both acknowledge would devastate the prospects of a future Palestinian state.... more
    Joss Stone wants to have a "cup of tea" with the men convicted of planning to rob and kill her
    25 Aug: The 38-year-old singer has confessed she is still searching for "answers" more than a decade after the murder plot was foiled by police and she longs for an explanation from Kevin Liverpool and Junior Bradshaw, who were both sentenced to prison after being found guilty on charges of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to rob... more
    Taylor Swift makes "very good sourdough" and sends it to her friends, according to Zoe Kravitz
    25 Aug: The pop star recently opened up about her love of baking revealing she's "very deep in a sourdough obsession" and now her pal Zoe has confirmed Taylor's bread is very good and she regularly sends loaves to her friends so they can test it... more
    The Titans have confirmed Queensland State of Origin assistant Josh Hannay will take over as coach of their NRL side next season
    25 Aug: The Titans have confirmed Queensland State of Origin assistant Josh Hannay will take over as coach of their NRL side next season... more
    Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Tasman town of Richmond
    25 Aug: Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Tasman town of Richmond... more
    A 36-year-old woman has been given bail without plea after the discovery of a dead newborn baby in Auckland's Albert Park yesterday
    25 Aug: A 36-year-old woman has been given bail without plea after the discovery of a dead newborn baby in Auckland's Albert Park yesterday... more

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     24 Aug: Post Malone is launching his own fashion brand ++++++++++++++
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Joss Stone wants to have a "cup of tea" with the men convicted of planning to rob and kill her 15:28

    Accident and Emergency:
    Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Tasman town of Richmond 15:27

    International:
    Easy weeknight pasta recipes in 30 minutes or less 15:17

    Politics:
    Israeli settlers have encroached on the West Bank for decades. This new settlement is different 15:07

    Entertainment:
    Taylor Swift makes "very good sourdough" and sends it to her friends, according to Zoe Kravitz 14:58

    Rugby League:
    The Titans have confirmed Queensland State of Origin assistant Josh Hannay will take over as coach of their NRL side next season 14:57

    Law and Order:
    The 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by setting a Wellington hostel alight in 2023, had been living there just a week before he allegedly started the blaze 14:47

    Business:
    Closing arguments are being heard this week, in the high-profile Zuru nappy trial 14:37

    Entertainment:
    Noah Cyrus ignores any "drama" surrounding her family 14:28

    National:
    Treasury has a great cost-benefit calculator for big-spending projects – we just need to use it better 14:17

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