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The search for a man who swam away from police during a chase in the Bay of Plenty has been stood down for the night
The 48-year-old jumped into the harbour at Ohope Beach, around 6 last night, when Police were called to investigate a family harm incident. Officers tried to get the man to come out to the water, but ...
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The gun has been fired under clear skies for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Strong winds will power the 104 starters down the New South Wales coast, but a wind change will bring gale force winds overnight...and should make for rough seas in the Bass Strait.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes a lack of pre-season training is the major reason his team has been decimated by injury
The four-time defending Premier League champs have slumped to seventh on the table ahead of the Boxing Day round overnight. Guardiola says Euro 2024 and the Copa America curtailing pre-season training ...
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Contrasting half centuries from the Australian openers have blunted the Indian attack on Day One of the Boxing Day test in Melbourne
Australia has gone to lunch at 112 for one on the first day of the Boxing Day The 90 thousand at the MCG have been treated to a spectacular debut by teenager Sam Konstas, who blazed 60 off 65 balls.
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The spirit of Christmas has done nothing to improve Virat Kohli's temper
Just days after the Indian superstar took exception to local media when he arrived in Melbourne, Kohli had an on-field flashpoint with Australian debutant Sam Konstas early in the Boxing Day Test at ...
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Prayers and tears mark 20 years since Boxing Day tsunami that claimed 230,000 lives
People have gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia's Aceh province to mark the 20th anniversary of the massive Indian Ocean tsunami, one of modern history's worst natural disasters.
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One person's died, after a one vehicle crash between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway this morning
Authorities responded to the crash on State Highway 35.; after 11 this morning. One lane of the road remains closed near the crash scene. Meanwhile, the road toll for this holiday period is now three, ...
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Disappointing news for Christchurch swimmers, with high levels of faecal bacteria discovered in Lake Rua
Health New Zealand warns, a number of other popular swimming sites in Canterbury may also have high levels of contamination after recent rainfall. 12-26-24 1338 ...
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A brisk start is expected for the 105 boats taking part in today's Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Race commentator Peter Shipway says the winds could hit up to 35 knots. Racing gets underway at 3pm. 26 Dec 26 Dec: A battle of the supermaxi yachts is expected to be on the cards in today's Sydney to ...
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The Hawke's Bay Regional Council says staff are monitoring weather conditions and are prepared to take action, if needed
MetService orange heavy rain warnings cover the Wairoa District, Gisborne, and Hastings north of Napier, until tomorrow morning. Wairoa could face up to 250 millimetres of rain. The Regional Council ...
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State Highway 35's closed between Hicks Bay and Cape Runaway after a serious one-vehicle crash after 11 this morning
One person's been critically injured. Meanwhile, the road toll for this holiday period is still standing at two, following two separate crashes on Christmas Eve. A motorcyclist died in Tauranga, after ...
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Weather warnings for the North Island's East Coast have widened
MetService orange heavy rain warnings now cover the Wairoa District, Gisborne, and Hastings north of Napier until tomorrow morning. It warns up to 250 millimetres of rain could be seen in some areas.