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The fight for the Ashes is over. But the Boxing Day Test is definitely not dead
Boxing Day at the cricket is a tradition, which makes it significant outside the scoreline in any one series. It’s a secular feast day, with all the rites.

Paid firefighters to briefly strike on Boxing Day
Volunteer firefighters will respond to 111 calls during the strike hour.

'Strong' quake shakes lower North Island
It measured 4.7 and struck 10 km southwest of Pongaroa at a depth of 17km.

A chance of thunderstorms (as well as a bargain) for some Boxing Day shoppers
Shoppers in northern parts of the North Island may find themselves battling thunderstorms and torrential downpours to get to their Boxing Day sales

Israeli Air Force unveils new rapid-response unit to stop October 7-style ground invasions

When faith comes under fire: How Iran’s repression of religious minorities has increased

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro operated on for hernia

Rare Hector's or Maui dolphin spotted in Northland prompts questions
The sighting is only the second confirmed in the area in the last 100 years.

What makes Dudley Benson's The Awakening an essential album
With his choirboy background and use of chamber instruments, Dudley Benson presented a unique artistic vision on his 2008 debut album The Awakening.

No spinner for Australia on 'grassy' MCG pitch
Australia will not play a spinner in the Boxing Day Test on a Melbourne pitch stand-in captain Steve Smith described as “quite furry, quite green”.

Robertson was 'the scruffy fat lad who conquered Europe twice'
Those who know him best look back on the illustrious career of John Robertson, Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winner.

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Sydney to Hobart race
From Ian Thorpe’s sailing debut to introduced safety measures, here’s a guide to the notorious ocean race in its 80th year.

Weather: Large hail, thunderstorms forecast across New Zealand
Several weather watches have been issued.

Scottish legend and two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest dies at 72
The Premier League club confirmed the death of their “greatest” player on Christmas Day.

‘I couldn’t track the ball’: The irregular health battle that ruled Steve Smith out of Ashes test
The star Australian batsman is returning as captain on Boxing Day after feeling “awful” and “dizzy” in the build-up to last week’s Adelaide test.

‘Bit of a rattle’: Magnitude 4.7 earthquake shakes lower North Island awake on Boxing Day
A strong earthquake has shaken people awake in the lower North Island on Friday morning.

Paid firefighters call off planned Boxing Day strike
The withdrawal meant volunteers who would feel obligated to respond during the strike could relax.

German politician urges more face-to-face interaction in digital age

Rick Steves Prefers Paying A Bit Extra For This Delectable Food When Dining In Spain

Rockfall blocks state highway
Rockfall has been causing disruption on the roads around Arthur's Pass between Canterbury and the West Coast.

Scrapped light rail must become Auckland's long-term transport plan, advocate says
The multibillion-dollar project was scrapped by the coalition in early 2024.

3 Software Stocks Walking a Fine Line

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 review: A comfy headset for PC and console
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Very comfortable to wear Good, detailed stereo sound with strong localization Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection Wide compatibility (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, mobile) Long battery life with quick-charging function Intuitive operation Extensive software Cons Microphone sounds tinny and not very natural Wide USB dongle blocks neighboring connections Slight high-frequency sharpness in the standard sound (can be corrected...