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Two dead after early morning crash in Canterbury
Two people have died in a crash in Clarkville, police said.

'Lost so much': Football Ferns star's home destroyed in Los Angeles wildfire
Ali Riley thanked the firefighters and first responders "still out there fighting for our friends and neighbours".

The sinister side of ex-Scotland and Lions rugby star
Outrage from domestic abuse campaigners after a ‘slap on the wrist’ sentence.

State Highway 3 in Whanganui closed following serious crash
Diversions are in place at Blueskin Road and Western Line.

French Pacific news in brief for 11 January
A round-up of French Pacific news for 11 January.

Jimmy Carter's granddaughter married an Aussie 'playboy'. Here's how he won over the ex-president
An Australian painter met the girl of his dreams - but she was the granddaughter of American President Jimmy Carter, who wasn't so sure about him.

North Canterbury road closed after crash, more than 100 households without power
Butchers Road is expected to remain closed between Moodys Road and Christmas Road for much of the day.

Samoa: La'auli Leuatea Schmidt responds to termination
La'auli said he is innocent of charges laid against him.

Police investigating body found in Nelson
The man's body was found during an unrelated visit to an address in Stoke.

Amorim cannot guarantee Mainoo's Man Utd future
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he can provide no guarantees over Kobbie Mainoo's future at the club.

Mark Zuckerberg sends Trump a friend request
And the L.A. wildfires have already become political

Trump in Court (Again)
The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud

Man charged with murder after body of Auckland woman found
Officers were called to the Holly Street property shortly after 1.30am.

Michael Venus, Nikola Mektic win ASB Classic doubles final in walkover
An injury to Rajeev Ram has forced him to pull out of the final. A one-set exhibition match will take place instead, with Isaac Becroft replacing Ram.

These are the borrowers getting the biggest benefit from falling interest rates in 2025
It may be people who have a one-year fix coming up for renewal in February who experience the biggest interest rate drop this cycle.

Niue cyclone warning cancelled
A tropical cyclone warning in place for Niue due to cyclone Pita has been cancelled.

ASB Classic: Disappointment as doubles final called off
Kiwi Michael Venus and partner Nikola Mektic will be champions, but not they way they probably wanted.

Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback
It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election.

Dynamo works his magic as Bradford becomes City of Culture
Steven Frayne, aka magician Dynamo, stars at an opening ceremony in sub-zero temperatures for Bradford 2025.

Health New Zealand to increase security at Middlemore Hospital's Emergency Department
National chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan told RNZ "no level of violence is acceptable".

Rebels force RFU vote on under-fire Sweeney
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney's future will be voted on by rugby clubs across England after his critics forced the governing body to call a crisis summit.

England's decade-long quest to bring Women's Ashes home
Players to watch, how to follow and England's chances - here's all you need to know as Heather Knight's side look to win the Ashes for the first time since 2014.