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NSW emergency service responds to thousands of calls as severe weather rolls into third day
The State Emergency Service has responded to 2825 incidents in the past 24 hours.

Watch: Kiwi golfer wraps up blistering round with final-hole eagle
Daniel Hillier is one shot off the lead at Dubai Desert Classic after producing a spectacular finish to his round.

The New South Wales State Emergency Service responds to thousands of calls across state as severe weather continues into third day
The State Emergency Service has responded to 2825 incidents in the past 24 hours.

Wellington business owners hopeful the worst is over after 'gruelling' year
2024 was tough, but "there's more of an energy in the city" now the new year has dawned, owners say.

Meg Lay: The first woman to be a groundskeeper at the Lord's Cricket Ground
From a farm in rural Canterbury to cricket's home, Meg Lay told Summer Weekends she is working her dream job.

Rare gold medal from the 1904 St Louis Olympics sells for nearly a million dollars
There were about 100 golds awarded, but “no one really knows exactly how many are still out there”.

Samsung expands Knox Suite with flexible enterprise plans
Samsung has rolled out flexible plans for its Knox Suite, enhancing device management and security for over 35,000 businesses globally.

Denis Law, the Manchester United and Scotland soccer great, dies at 84
Diagnosed with dementia in 2021, the footballer had been the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d’Or.

50 years of Cold Chisel: It's now 'the best we've ever gotten on with each other'
This month, the "elderly rockers" tour NZ. Their biggest problem is getting through all the hits, guitarist Ian Moss tells Summer Times.

The games that gamers cannot wait to play this year
About 200 games are set to come out in 2025 - many long-awaited big budget sequels. So, hold on to your wallets and get ready to expand those hard drives.

Restricted fire season declared for Murchison and Lake Rotoiti
During a restricted fire season, anyone wishing to light an outdoor fire must first obtain a fire permit.

England rugby star involved in infamous ABs incident forced to retire at 30
The English winger was famously on the receiving end of a Sonny Bill Williams shoulder charge, which led to the first All Blacks red card in 50 years.

Watch: Is this the greatest catch ever taken in women’s cricket?
Ash Gardner leapt either side of the boundary to cement her catch as one of the greatest of all time.

Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect on Sunday
Israel's cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says.

Haaland signs mega 10-year contract extension with Man City worth $1m a week
The Norwegian superstar has committed his long-term future to the Premier League champions with one of the most lucrative deals in football.

PETA hopeful of criminal convictions in sheep abuse probe
An animal rights group says it's glad MPI is taking action, but "history shows us that cases of animal abuse ... typically go unpunished".

Biden signs Executive Order to push AI-ready infrastructure
The US has announced ambitious plans to enhance AI and cybersecurity, unveiling an Executive Order by US President Joe Biden.

Black Ferns star Michaela Blyde marries rower Michael Brake in Bay of Plenty
The pair got engaged in August of 2023.

Regulators are investigating reports of property damage from SpaceX Starship's explosion
Flights of the spacecraft and rocket system are now grounded pending an investigation into the mishap, the FAA says.

FireAid benefit concert will include Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more
The performances will take place on 30 January at two venues, the Kia Forum and the new Intuit Dome, both located in the Los Angeles city of Inglewood.