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Antonia Bennett continues family Christmas tradition
Jazz singer Antonia Bennett has just released a holiday classics Christmas album - and If the words jazz and Bennett ring bells, you may have put two and two together.

Million-dollar decision: Why Alex Toohey waited to nominate for the NBA draft
The NBA beckons for Sydney Kings forward Alex Toohey and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to have his name called in the NBA draft this June.

Edwards takes aim at ref
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards takes aim at the match officiating against the Golden State Warriors.

Embiid ejected in fiery clash
Joel Embiid is ejected from the court in the first half of the 76ers clash against Spurs.

‘Stop romanticising Oz’: Kiwis across the ditch reveal hidden costs
The record number leaving Aotearoa for Oz should weigh up key differences before taking the leap, say those who’ve tried.

Woman drowns at Waimamaku Beach in Northland
The woman got into trouble in the water this afternoon, police say.

Quieter roads due to mid-week Christmas
The Automobile Assosication is reminding motorists to drive to the conditions, not take any risks and expect delays over the holiday period, as people begin to head away.

Nissan and Honda announce merger plans
The deal would create the world's third-largest automaker.

Prisoner escapes custody by scrambling down side of hospital
A prisoner who escaped from custody while at Waikato Hospital has been shown on video scaling the side of the building to get out.

Gavin & Stacey: An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas finale
BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final ever episode and speaks to the whole cast.

Jammed log a factor in Clutha District flooding
The log appeared to have been deposited by the river during the flood, and sat on a chain which held the stormwater flap gate open.

16yo makes history with equaliser
Haine Eames slots home a goal to become Central Coast's youngest ever goalscorer.

How Travis Head decluttered and became the best batter in the world
The left-hander’s attacking style is a rejection of the survival-first mentality that hinders many batters.

Mam unable to count All Stars in integrity unit ban
The NRL will not allow Ezra Mam to serve part of his proposed nine-game ban in the pre-season All-Stars clash, meaning the entire suspension must be taken with Brisbane.

Konstas to debut but Head still in doubt for Boxing Day Test
NSW young gun Sam Konstas will make his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test but doubt remains over Travis Head after the batter spent just 25 minutes in the nets at training on Tuesday.

Liam Lawson’s Christmas pit stop in New Zealand
The new Red Bull signing has swapped his driver’s seat for a round of golf at an iconic course in north Auckland.

Woman drowns at Northland beach
A woman has drowned after getting into trouble in the water at Waimamaku Beach in Northland this afternoon.

Christmas in the North / South Korea Demilitarised Zone
A New Zealand Defence Forces captain says the sacrifices army families make at this time are humbling.

'Aisake Eke is Tonga's new prime minister
Former PM Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni resigned on 9 December ahead of a no-confidence motion.

Murder charge after fatal shooting of former gang boss
A man has been arrested and charged with murder after Albert Enoka was found injured and died on a Lower Hutt street earlier this month.