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    Taylor Swift announces new album after suspenseful countdown
     12 August 2025
    The US singer's new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl, with the 35-year-old announcing it on her official website with an orange glittery backdrop.
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    Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton insists the defection of skipper Peter Burling isn't the reason he's unconvinced by the change to the nationality rules for the next America's Cup
    12 Aug: Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton insists the defection of skipper Peter Burling isn't the reason he's unconvinced by the change to the nationality rules for the next America's Cup... more
    A response from the Mental Health Minister - as Health NZ admits failures around Canterbury's in-patient mental health services
    12 Aug: A response from the Mental Health Minister - as Health NZ admits failures around Canterbury's in-patient mental health services... more
    Machine Gun Kelly chooses "not to stay contained in a societal box"
    12 Aug: The 35-year-old rapper - whose real name is Colson Baker - has faced criticism for his lyrics and genre-melding music, but MGK has learned to block out the hate... more
    Kristin Scott Thomas confronted the tragedies of her childhood head-on through her directorial debut My Mother's Wedding
    12 Aug: The British actress and filmmaker, 65, known for roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral and The English Patient, has carried profound loss since early childhood as aged five she lost her father, and at 12, her stepfather - both Royal Navy pilots who died in service... more
    A man hunt is under way in Christchurch after a person's been seriously assaulted on Shirley's Joy Street - just before 3.30pm
    12 Aug: A man hunt is under way in Christchurch after a person's been seriously assaulted on Shirley's Joy Street - just before 3.30pm... more
    Chris Wood admits a personal milestone is a motivating factor as the new season gets set to kick off in football's Premier League
    12 Aug: Chris Wood admits a personal milestone is a motivating factor as the new season gets set to kick off in football's Premier League... more
    Kelly Clarkson is said to be putting her children first as she grieves over the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock
    12 Aug: The singer, 43, and Brandon, 48, were married for seven years before divorcing in 2022 and despite their split, Kelly prioritised his relationship with their two children, River Rose, 11, and Remington, nine, rearranging her schedule to allow them frequent visits during his illness... more
    Businesses in South Waikato and Tauranga have been caught selling alcohol to minors in undercover operations
    12 Aug: Businesses in South Waikato and Tauranga have been caught selling alcohol to minors in undercover operations... more
    Park Chan-wook has been expelled from The Writers Guild of America
    12 Aug: The Old Boy director, 61, was drummed out of the group as it has taken a firm stance on strike violations, and said Park and Don McKellar were no longer welcome in the organisation for working on their mini-series during the 2023 writers' walk-out... more

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     06 Aug: Hiroshima bombing survivors call for end to nuclear weapons, as thousands to gather for 80th anniversary +++++++++++++
     09 Aug: Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd has been dropped from the NRL side to face the Bulldogs in Sydney tonight ++++++++++++
     06 Aug: Police are investigating an unexplained death in Auckland's Mt Wellington overnight +++++++++++
     07 Aug: The final countdown's begun for Interislander's Aratere - with her last trip across the Cook Strait announced for August 18 ++++++++++
     08 Aug: Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return +++++++++
     08 Aug: Orana Wildlife Park is no longer banned from taking in new animals +++++++++
     10 Aug: Brandon Smith has celebrated his 150th NRL match with an enthralling 20-18 victory for his Rabbitohs over the Titans on the Gold Coast +++++++++

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     Today's News

    International:
    Taylor Swift announces new album after suspenseful countdown 17:57

    Entertainment:
    Machine Gun Kelly chooses "not to stay contained in a societal box" 17:42

    Sailing:
    Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton insists the defection of skipper Peter Burling isn't the reason he's unconvinced by the change to the nationality rules for the next America's Cup 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Kristin Scott Thomas confronted the tragedies of her childhood head-on through her directorial debut My Mother's Wedding 17:12

    Law and Order:
    A man hunt is under way in Christchurch after a person's been seriously assaulted on Shirley's Joy Street - just before 3.30pm 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Kelly Clarkson is said to be putting her children first as she grieves over the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock 16:42

    Politics:
    A response from the Mental Health Minister - as Health NZ admits failures around Canterbury's in-patient mental health services 16:27

    Soccer:
    Chris Wood admits a personal milestone is a motivating factor as the new season gets set to kick off in football's Premier League 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Park Chan-wook has been expelled from The Writers Guild of America 16:12

    Entertainment:
    Freakier Friday: nostalgia-soaked sequel explores grief and blended families 16:07

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