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Harry Brook hoping to beat dad’s highest score after latest England heroics in New Zealand

England’s new star eyeing a double-ton in Wellington as his incredible Test start continues

Evening Standard

Wellington snatch late ALM point against Mariners

Wellington have scored a late equaliser to force a 1-1 ALM draw against a Central Coast side who finished with just nine men in a dramatic finish in Gosford.

AAP

Joe Root "parked his ego" to match Don Bradman record with "class" hundred vs New Zealand

Joe Root was back to his best with a brilliant hundred against New Zealand in Wellington, having admitted before this Test that he was still "trying to find out what my role is" under England's new regime

Daily Mirror

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Alastair Cook makes huge Harry Brook prediction as England star scores his "best hundred"

Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten 184 in the second Test between England and New Zealand in Wellington and former England skipper Sir Alastair Cook has made a bold prediction about his future

Daily Mirror

Harry Brook and Joe Root dominate New Zealand as England stars score stunning hundreds

Harry Brook and Joe Root both scored brilliant centuries for England as they reached the close of play on day one of the second Test in Wellington on 315-3 after New Zealand had reduced them to 21-3

Daily Mirror

Harry Brook and Joe Root put England back on track after early wickets

New Zealand had reduced England to 21 for three on a green pitch in Wellington.

The Independent UK

England bowlers ‘licking their lips’ over prospect of green pitch for second New Zealand Test

Ben Stokes’ side are unchanged for Wellington clash, with Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Stuart Broad all playing

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England stick with winning team for series decider on grassy pitch in Wellington

Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Ollie Robinson have all been cleared to play.

The Independent UK

England chase magnificent seven as New Zealand battle with Bazball

England aim to continue winning run while the Black Caps will hope to counter tourists’ tactics at their Wellington stronghold

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand’s Tickner swaps Tests for flood clean-up as father’s house destroyed

Two days out from England’s second Test in Wellington came a reminder of more sobering events elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

China's man in Wellington writes - about that balloon

The Chinese Ambassador to Wellington writes to Newsroom, and others, challenging the US and international allegations about China's big balloon that was shot down over the US coast.

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 tremor strikes near Wellington

Tremor felt in Wellington and ‘widely across the North Island’ as country reels from its most destructive cyclone in decades

The Independent UK

Hipkins' political antenna strong on Cyclone Gabrielle

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader took different factors and advice into account when deciding whether to be in Auckland when Cyclone Gabrielle hit. Chris Hipkins made the smarter political move, writes political editor Jo Moir

Newsroom.co.nz

‘It was amazing’: how Kiwi hospitality proved pivotal for ailing Anderson

In 2008, Jimmy Anderson was 26, low on confidence and struggling to secure a place in England’s Test side – then came an offer from Auckland

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The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum and James Anderson have very different memories of NZ in 2008

It was 15 years ago in Wellington that captain Michael Vaughan made the decision to drop the old guard of Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard.

The Conversation

Why restoring long-distance passenger rail makes sense in New Zealand -- for people and the climate

A recent parliamentary inquiry into passenger rail drew 1700 submissions, suggesting growing support for the return of long-distance trains in Aotearoa.

The Guardian - AU

Do look up: 1,000 street lights at risk of falling, Wellington tells residents

New Zealand city council says ‘you would be seriously injured or killed’ by lamps weighing up to 15kg, like a microwave or bulk sack of rice

Newsroom.co.nz

Shelly Bay primed for coastal flooding

With land movement factored in, a 100-year coastal flooding event at Shelly Bay will be occurring every year by 2040, so why is the development proceeding?

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Newsroom.co.nz

TVNZ merger response raises eyebrows

MediaRoom column: On the eve of a Cabinet decision on the proposed public broadcasting merger, questions emerge over the engagement by TVNZ's chief executive of two former National government aides to change the narrative and push TVNZ's view about the Government's plan.

Newsroom.co.nz

Shaw's sidestep sets stage for Wellington Central scrap

The Green co-leader's electorate decision is a sign of his future plans – and it also adds to the uncertainties around Wellington Central.

Newsroom.co.nz

James Shaw opts against Wellington Central run

Green Party co-leader says it's time for "a new generation" in the seat, as he joins Labour incumbent Grant Robertson in opting against a run.

Newsroom.co.nz

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins: 'Take care of each other'

Chris Hipkins has arrived in Auckland for a daylong visit to the city following its catastrophic flood on Friday night.

AAP

Rural NSW town marks Australia Day early

The town of Wellington in country NSW is holding Australia Day events one day early to recognise its Indigenous community and boost crowd numbers.

Newsroom.co.nz

Vic Books closes

The shock closure of a Wellington bookstore.

AAP

Hipkins, Sepuloni to lead NZ Labour

New Zealand Labour MPs have greeted outgoing leader Jacinda Ardern and anointed successor Chris Hipkins with applause in Wellington.

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