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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro
The increased reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.

Zebra dies after 'incident' with rhino at zoo
A spokesperson from Colchester Zoo says they are devastated by what has happened.

'It's like a ton of bricks fell on me' - Victims' loved ones share stories
An amputee and his bedbound son, a man trying to defend his home of 55 years are among the 10 victims of the Los Angeles fires.

Watch: How three days of devastation unfolded
Multiple fires are still burning in LA as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction.

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.

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.

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.

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

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".

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.

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

Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale
More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.

Fact-checking criticism of California officials over fires
The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.