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Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:55:02 GMTSuper Smash: Hamish Rutherford blasts stylish 62 but Canterbury Kings roll Otago Volts
The former Black Caps opener was in good form with the bat, but Canterbury hammered the Volts with the ball in a dominant performance in the Super Smash.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:38:33 GMTCantabrians hit Boxing Day sales in the morning and the beach in the afternoon, as temperatures top 27C
Retailers were happy to see an early flood of Boxing Day customers before people ditched the shopping in favour of the beach.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:13:47 GMTWarhorse Tiptronic leads throughout to triumph in Group One Zabeel Classic
Jockey Ashvin Goindasamy shed tears of joy after capturing his first Group One win.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMTPerfect weather for Taranaki Christmas weekend
We couldn't have asked for better.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 06:59:20 GMT'Families will never be the same': Driver killed after truck and trailer crashes down bank in Lewis Pass
The truck driver's death takes the holiday road toll to five, including three people who died on Christmas Day in separate crashes.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 06:09:21 GMTSearch suspended for teen who failed to resurface in Canterbury river
The search for the swimmer, who was reported missing after jumping into the Waimakariri river on Wednesday evening, is likely to resume on Monday.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 06:08:05 GMTJames Harden's nutcracker fells NBA rival in Christmas Day clash in Los Angeles
James Harden dealt a painful blow while also leading the Brooklyn Nets in scoring in a win over the Lakers.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:58:16 GMTCovid-19: Locations of interest in Delta outbreak – December 26
Visitors to the Mount Maunganui RSA and guests at a south Auckland Christmas party are all close contacts and should be tested immediately.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:31:09 GMTThree drownings at New Zealand beaches on Boxing Day as lifesavers urge caution
Two male beachgoers died in separate incidents in Auckland, while a woman has drowned at Waikanae.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:11:17 GMTThe Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, December 26
In today's dose of positivity, an 88-year-old graduates alongside his granddaughter, a newborn arrives for Christmas and a pilot signs off with "ho, ho, ho".
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 04:53:58 GMTThirty Covid-19 tests done in Taranaki on Christmas Day, only one case reported over weekend
Just one testing station was open in Taranaki on Christmas Day, but 30 people took the opportunity to use it.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 04:32:01 GMTNBL: NZ Breakers crash to sixth consecutive loss on Boxing Day in Hobart
The winless Breakers conceded 50 first half points and couldn't catch up to the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 04:09:50 GMTChristmas baby a nice addition for Fairlie family
Due on December 23, the latest addition to the Wardle family was two days late.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 04:07:07 GMTSuper Smash: Otago Sparks stay unbeaten after Canterbury Magicians' batting collapse
Otago's bowling attack led the Sparks to their fifth Super Smash win over the Magicians, who were heading to victory until a dramatic batting collapse.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 03:41:02 GMTMass of barnacles mystifies beachgoers at Waikanae
Crustacean-filled 'nintendo goosecube' will likely die in the hot sun, attached to ocean junk.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 03:31:03 GMTSubway burglar nabbed in Mackenzie while speeding and drink driving
A 47-year-old man arrested in Kimbell, in the Mackenzie, on Boxing Day will face multiple charges of burglary when he appears in court this week.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 03:30:33 GMTBoxing Day sales foot traffic proving strong as shoppers hit the malls
Malls and shopping precincts around the country optimistic as shoppers turn out in numbers.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 03:10:17 GMTBoxing Day 'pretty crazy' as shoppers hunt for bargains
Shoppers were pouring out of Invercarill stores with “big purchases” on Boxing Day as the sun streamed down on the city.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 03:08:35 GMTMeet the shoppers navigating the 'craziness' of one mall on Boxing Day
Most ordinary people spend their lives avoiding tense situations, but for Martin Kmeto it was a tent situation that proved unavoidable.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 02:56:28 GMTOvernight dispute escalates into digger being used to dump car over fence in Mackenzie on Christmas Day
An overnight dispute escalated into a digger being used to dump a car over a fence in the Mackenzie on Christmas Day.