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    LA wildfires death toll rises to 16 — as it happened
     12 January 2025
    The death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 16, according to local authorities, as firefighters continue to battle flames before potentially strong winds return.
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    Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith is thrilled to be the latest to join the long list of New Zealand cricketers who have competed at a major tournament
    12 Jan: Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith is thrilled to be the latest to join the long list of New Zealand cricketers who have competed at a major tournament... more
    The body of a man who didn't resurface after a Friday swim in the Waikato River near Putaruru, has been found by police divers
    12 Jan: The body of a man who didn't resurface after a Friday swim in the Waikato River near Putaruru, has been found by police divers... more
    Mother of Australian man killed in LA fires recounts desperate efforts to save son
    12 Jan: The mother of an Australian man killed in the Los Angeles wildfires has recounted her desperate efforts to save her son and has urged people to remember him as a "courageous" and "beautiful soul".... more
    Mark Owen was forced to evacuate his LA mansion after waking to helicopters, "thick black smoke" and howling winds
    12 Jan: The Take That singer, 52, is the latest celebrity who had to flee his home as infernos fuelled by furious gusts raged in LA - with his wife sharing an emotional account of their escape with their three children on social media.... more
    LA firefighters are water-bombing flames from above. These are the aircraft being used
    12 Jan: Since January 1, more than 101 wildfires have broken out across California. The state's fire department has deployed what is says is "the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet worldwide" to extinguish the flames.... more
    Tom Hanks' Pacific Palisades home is among a small clutch of celebrity mansions still standing amid LA's devastating wildfires
    12 Jan: The 'Forrest Gump' star, 68, bought the palatial $26 million residence with his fellow actor wife Rita Wilson, also 68, in 2010 - and photos have now shown even though a string of A-listers' homes in the Pacific Palisades area were razed to the ground, their place is standing undamaged.... more
    Intense storms and heavy rain are set to continue in one Australian state, as forecasters expect the most severe weather could be on its way
    12 Jan: Intense storms and heavy rain are set to continue in one Australian state, as forecasters expect the most severe weather could be on its way... more
    Black Cap Nathan Smith is embracing his seam-bowling all-rounder role ahead of next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates
    12 Jan: Black Cap Nathan Smith is embracing his seam-bowling all-rounder role ahead of next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates... more
    Pamela Anderson has lost touch with her ex-husband Tommy Lee
    12 Jan: The 'Baywatch' actress, 57, had a tumultuous marriage to the Mötley Crüe rocker, 62, from 1995 to 1998 before they divorced - with their relationship infamously marred by the leak of the couple's sex tape.... more

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     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
    LA wildfires death toll rises to 16 — as it happened 23:27

    Cricket:
    Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith is thrilled to be the latest to join the long list of New Zealand cricketers who have competed at a major tournament 21:57

    Accident and Emergency:
    The body of a man who didn't resurface after a Friday swim in the Waikato River near Putaruru, has been found by police divers 21:17

    International:
    Mother of Australian man killed in LA fires recounts desperate efforts to save son 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Mark Owen was forced to evacuate his LA mansion after waking to helicopters, "thick black smoke" and howling winds 19:49

    Entertainment:
    Tom Hanks' Pacific Palisades home is among a small clutch of celebrity mansions still standing amid LA's devastating wildfires 19:19

    Cricket:
    Black Cap Nathan Smith is embracing his seam-bowling all-rounder role ahead of next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Pamela Anderson has lost touch with her ex-husband Tommy Lee 18:49

    International:
    LA firefighters are water-bombing flames from above. These are the aircraft being used 18:37

    Environment:
    Intense storms and heavy rain are set to continue in one Australian state, as forecasters expect the most severe weather could be on its way 18:37

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