Scotty James’ poolroom is stacked. There’s one thing still missing
As Australian snowboarder Scotty James eyes his fifth Winter Olympics, there’s one thing that’s eluded him in a career spanning more than 15 years. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 26 Dec 4:35am
Kiwi host’s long battle to get paid by Bookabach
Mark Taylor welcomed four groups to his Cooks Beach holiday home, earning over $4000. But despite the bookings and glowing reviews, the money never reached his account.
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A study found AI chatbots can persuade us with fake facts. How does this affect politics?
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 26 Dec 3:15am
Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile
Tarique Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, arrives weeks before pivotal elections are held.
© 2026 BBCWorld Thu, 25 Dec 10:35pm
Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60
Finn was also an improvisation performer and appeared in various sitcoms throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
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Cold health alert as parts of UK set to freeze on Christmas Day
Organisers of some Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims have cancelled events due to the weather.
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Reece Walsh came of age in 2025. Who can possibly stop him next year?
He’s won a premiership, a Clive Churchill medal and played three Tests for Australia. Dominating State of Origin will be his next challenge.
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 25 Dec 10:25pm
Snowden hopes inside draw puts ex-Godolphin galloper on winning path
Port Macquarie trainer Paul Snowden hopes an inside draw can help a former Godolphin galloper keep his Highway Handicap streak alive on Saturday at Randwick.
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 25 Dec 10:25pm
What to remember before your Boxing Day shopping spree
Consumer NZ is urging people to do their homework, double check gift cards and know their rights ahead of the sale frenzy Friday.
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu, 25 Dec 9:25pm
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The Burling question hovering over the America's Cup that could crack festive mood
ANALYSIS: Luna Rossa are poised to reveal whether the ex-Team New Zealand skipper will sail for them after teasing his presence at their base in Italy.
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This is how much sunscreen you should be using to avoid sunburn
Each year nearly 100,000 Kiwis are diagnosed with skin cancer and 500 people die from it.
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Reclaiming the crone: The rise of witchcraft in New Zealand
As more Kiwis identify as Pagan or Wiccan, modern witches are quietly reclaiming a once-feared label.
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 26 Dec 4:25am
Tom Philips’ last stand: Inside a ‘monster’s’ final hours
From exclusive material and interviews, senior reporter Tony Wall weaves together the final, desperate hours of the fugitive father, labelled a ‘monster’ by the police minister.
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10 hidden Windows features that will blow your mind
Even if you’ve been using Windows for decades, it’s so sprawling and complex that there might be truly helpful, yet more obscure features that can still surprise you. We’ve tracked down ten little-known Windows features that might just improve your efficiency, your comfort, or possibly even your fun while using...
© 2026 PC World Fri, 26 Dec 12:45am
Hundreds lose power in Dunedin thunderstorms
Hundreds of people were without power on Christmas Day in Mosgiel near Dunedin, and also in Southland.
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu, 25 Dec 10:25pm
This Sydney to Hobart competitor couldn’t afford sails – so she started her own company
Christie Hamilton created her business, Kraken Sails, after she couldn’t buy new sails. Now she’s taking on the whole industry and disrupting a sport steeped in tradition.
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 25 Dec 10:25pm
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