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    India and New Zealand are playing the third T20 International of their series in Wellington, with India already holding an unassailable lead. Attention is on teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has been included in India's playing XI but in a new batting position after impressing in earlier matches. India won the toss and chose to bowl in the second game, and broadcasters and sports outlets are heavily promoting where to stream the finale. New Zealand, meanwhile, have named a strong A squad for upcoming four-day matches against India A.

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    India and New Zealand are mid-series in a men's T20 international contest, with the third match played in Wellington after New Zealand posted 180/5 in Christchurch behind a century stand from Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs. India have dropped 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with Ishan Kishan returning for the fourth T20I after injury cover, as fans track whether India can clinch the series.

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    India's T20I tour of New Zealand is drawing heavy attention as the teams prepare for the third match at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington. Coverage focuses on pitch and weather conditions, with wind and dew expected to play a decisive role, and short boundaries at Eden Park later in the series seen favouring India's hitters. Mitchell Santner has urged New Zealand to play smart cricket, while India's coaching staff anticipate a tougher challenge as conditions shift.

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    India's men's T20 team has clinched their series against New Zealand, with attention now on the remaining fixtures. Reports say India may rest players, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi, for the fourth T20 in Wellington, where rain could affect play. Shreyas Iyer has credited teammates after what has been called a historic win, and fans are following live scores and pitch conditions closely.

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    India's cricket tour of New Zealand is dominating search worldwide, with the teams meeting across Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in a T20I series. India are chasing a series win and potentially a clean sweep, while the spotlight is on captain Shreyas Iyer's form, pressure on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and the loss of wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, who was ruled out of the second T20I with Kumar Kushagra called up as cover. A stunning knock in Christchurch has also drawn praise.

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    India and New Zealand are facing off in the third T20I in Wellington, with Shreyas Iyer winning the toss and choosing to field. India, already leading the series, are aiming for a 4-0 sweep, with spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy in focus. Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in the playing XI in a new batting position, while commentators note it is a key moment for New Zealand's bowlers to hit back.

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    New Zealand and India are playing a T20 international cricket series, with matches drawing heavy attention in New Zealand, India, Australia, Singapore, Japan and the UK. Coverage focuses on India's strong form, with tipsters backing India to dominate again in high-scoring games. Teams news includes 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's playing XI at a new batting position, while coach Morne Morkel has discussed Wellington's windy conditions, wet balls and rain forecasts affecting matches in Christchurch.

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    India have beaten New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I in Wellington, sealing the series 3-0 with two matches still to play. Abhishek Sharma starred with a fifteen-ball half-century as India raced to 118 in the Powerplay chasing New Zealand's total. The fourth match of the series is being played at Eden Park in Auckland, keeping cricket fans worldwide following the scoreline.

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    New Zealand and India are playing out a T20 international cricket series, with recent matches in Wellington and Auckland drawing wide attention. India have been hit by an injury concern, with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan ruled out of the second T20I and Kumar Kushagra called up as cover. Fans are following lineups, pitch reports and where to watch each fixture as the series progresses.

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    India's T20 series against New Zealand in Wellington is drawing attention after reports that Ishan Kishan was left out of the playing eleven from the second and third matches, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi getting the chance in his place. Abhishek Sharma and Suryavanshi have impressed with aggressive batting, strengthening their claims as selectors weigh India's T20 options ahead of future tournaments.

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    India Face New Zealand in T20I Series▼new zealand vs indiaGgoogleIT2K8 h ago

    India's cricket tour of New Zealand continues to draw attention, with the fourth T20I in Auckland the latest focus of live coverage. Fans gathered in Wellington ahead of the third match, while broadcasters highlight how to stream the 2026 series and preview India's big-hitting batters against New Zealand's pace attack. Coverage also notes India's limited record of T20 series wins in New Zealand and a New Zealand A squad named to face India A in four-day matches.

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    India and New Zealand are facing off in their T20I cricket series, with the third match being played in Wellington. India won the toss under Shreyas Iyer and opted to bowl, aiming for a series sweep after wins in earlier games, including a Glenn Phillips and Jacobs century stand lifting New Zealand to 180/5 in the second T20I. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the series, and bowling coach Morkel highlighted the wind conditions in Wellington as a key factor.

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    India's cricket team is touring New Zealand for a Twenty20 international series, with matches underway including games in Wellington and Auckland. India are chasing a strong lead in the series after winning the toss in the opener and bowling first, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning to the side. Coverage focuses on whether India can clinch a series win despite jet lag and blustery Wellington conditions.

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    New Zealand and India are playing a T20 international cricket series, with matches drawing attention in Christchurch and Wellington. India are being tipped to dominate again after strong performances, while New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has called for smart cricket against a powerful Indian batting line-up. Fans are searching for how to watch live, and India's historical record in New Zealand T20Is is being widely discussed.

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    The convicted mushroom cook Erin Patterson faces what reports call 'D-Day' for her appeal hopes in Australia, with a key ruling expected on her bid to challenge the case. Patterson was convicted over the fatal beef Wellington lunch that killed three people in regional Victoria, and attention is fixed on whether her appeal can proceed.

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    India and New Zealand are playing a T20 international cricket series, with matches drawing wide attention. New Zealand posted 180/5 in the second T20I in Wellington after Glenn Phillips and Jacobs powered a late surge, though India struck early with three wickets in the first six overs. Attention is also on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who could come in for the third T20I after Ishan Kishan's injury, with weather and pitch reports in Wellington a talking point.

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    Erin Patterson loses appeal over mushroom murder convictions●Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all. # mix # crimMmastodonWorldCrime14 h ago

    Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three relatives with a poisoned beef Wellington lunch in Australia, argued her trial was unfair on seven grounds. Three appeal judges have rejected all of them, upholding her convictions. The case, one of Australia's most notorious recent criminal trials, continues to draw wide attention as her sentence stands.

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    Melanie Lynskey to play Erin Patterson in Mushroom Murders series▼Mushroom Murders: Melanie Lynskey to star as Erin Patterson in new limited series✉newsCultureTelevision22 min ago

    Melanie Lynskey has been cast as Erin Patterson in a new limited series about the Mushroom Murders, the Australian case in which Patterson was convicted of killing three people with a poisoned beef Wellington lunch. The casting marks the latest screen adaptation of the trial, which drew worldwide attention, and is already prompting discussion about how the story will be dramatised.

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    Wellington climate session offers nibbles and a nudge to vote●nibbles provided! hard to go past that.. apologies for it being a couple of old white guys - I'm assured the sessions arMmastodonEnvironmentClimate162 d ago

    A public climate discussion session in Wellington is drawing attention, with an attendee noting free nibbles as an incentive and apologising that the speakers were 'a couple of old white guys', while assuring future sessions would be more diverse. The event touched on El Nino and long-running climate concerns, and ended with a reminder to vote.

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    Attention is on the weather in Wellington ahead of the third T20I between New Zealand and India. Forecasts point to a chance of rain during the match, with average temperatures also being tracked by fans planning to watch. The weather outlook has become a talking point because of its potential impact on whether the deciding game goes ahead as scheduled.

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    An Australian court has ordered Erin Patterson never to be released from prison for the mushroom poisonings that killed three people. The sentencing closes a case that has gripped Australia since Patterson served a toxic beef Wellington lunch at her home in Victoria in 2023. The sentence is drawing widespread attention and debate about one of the country's most notorious criminal trials.

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    Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts are set to meet in a New Zealand domestic cricket fixture on 29 October 2026. Prediction and betting content is circulating ahead of the game, with fans looking at form and tips for the contest.

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    Wellington Phoenix face Central Coast Mariners in A-League clash▼wellington phoenix vs central coast marinersGgoogleAU1K5 d ago

    Wellington Phoenix are taking on Central Coast Mariners in an A-League fixture dated 25 October 2026, with bookmakers and tipsters publishing predictions and betting tips ahead of kickoff. Interest is concentrated in Australia and New Zealand, where the two clubs meet regularly in the league, and punters are weighing up form and odds for the matchup.

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    Wellington's Nicholson Signs Book Deal With Publishing House▼Wellington’s Nicholson Lands Book Deal With Publishing House✉newsCultureBooks4 h ago

    Nicholson, of Wellington, has secured a book deal with a publishing house, according to a local report. No further details about the author, the book's subject, the publisher involved, or the expected release date have been made available. The announcement is drawing attention from readers interested in new titles coming out of the region.

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    India face New Zealand in third T20I at Wellington●टी20 - इंडिया वर्सेस न्यू ज़ीलैंडGgoogleIN2K3 d ago

    India and New Zealand meet in the third T20 international at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Attention is on the pitch report and venue records, with average scores at the ground being discussed ahead of the match as both sides look to gain the upper hand in the series.

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    Wellington Repertory Theatre stages thriller Accomplice▼Review: ACCOMPLICE by Wellington Repertory Theatre✉newsCultureTheatre20 h ago

    Wellington Repertory Theatre's production of Accomplice, the comic thriller by Rupert Holmes, has opened and is drawing review coverage from BroadwayWorld. The review is circulating among theatre followers, adding to discussion of the company's current season. No further details of the production, cast, or critical verdict are available from the coverage collected so far.

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    Wellington Hosts National Clay Court Tennis Tournament▼Wellington Hosts National Clay Court Tennis Tourney✉newsSportTennis19 h ago

    Wellington is hosting a national clay court tennis tournament, drawing players and spectators to the area for the competition. The event puts the community in the spotlight as a venue for competitive tennis at the national level, with local coverage highlighting the town's role in staging the tournament.

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    Melanie Lynskey to Play Erin Patterson in 'Mushroom Murders'▼Melanie Lynskey to Play Erin Patterson in ‘Mushroom Murders’ Limited Series at Paramount+✉newsCultureTelevision2 d ago

    Melanie Lynskey has been cast as Erin Patterson in 'Mushroom Murders', a limited series for Paramount+ based on the Australian mushroom poisoning case that drew worldwide attention. Patterson was convicted of murdering three relatives with a lethal beef Wellington lunch in 2023. The casting pairs the American actress with one of the most infamous true-crime stories of recent years.

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    Report into ManageMyHealth cyber breach calls for slower, better security●Thanks for shout out to ManageMyHealth workers D Roc and Smiling Dragon in # Kawaiicon talk. They're back in the news toMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity113 h ago

    New Zealand's ManageMyHealth data breach is back in focus after a new report into the health cyber incident, discussed at the Kawaiicon security conference in Wellington. The report stresses that agencies should prioritise doing things better and slower, with commentary touching on the role of AI. Conference speakers acknowledged workers credited with the response, including D Roc and Smiling Dragon.

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    Wellington resident captures unusual shadow and light effect●Cool # shadow effect I was just at the right moment to see in # Wellington City yesterday. # Physics # light # science #MmastodonScience43 d ago

    A Wellington City resident photographed a striking shadow effect, saying they were in exactly the right place at the right moment to see it. The image, shared with observers of physics, light and urban design, has drawn attention for showing how sunlight and city architecture can briefly combine into an unexpected visual phenomenon on an ordinary city street.

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    Melanie Lynskey Cast as Erin Patterson in 'Mushroom Murders' Series●Melanie Lynskey to Play Erin Patterson in 'Mushroom Murders' Limited Series https:// lemmy.today/post/62382264MmastodonCultureTelevision12 d ago

    Melanie Lynskey has been cast to play Erin Patterson in a limited series about the 'Mushroom Murders', the Australian case in which Patterson was convicted of murdering three relatives with a poisoned beef Wellington lunch. The casting pairs a well-known American actress with one of the most closely followed criminal trials in Australia in recent years.

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    Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeal●Mushroom killer to be jailed for life after appeals court finds sentence too light✉newsWorldLaw & Courts15 h ago

    An appeals court has ruled that the original sentence given to the woman convicted of killing three people with a poisoned mushroom lunch was too light, and she will now serve a life sentence. The case, which drew international attention for its chilling details, has been closely followed since her conviction for the deadly beef Wellington meal in Australia.

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    Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts prediction market opens▼October 28, 2026: Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Cricket Prediction Market✉newsSportCricket2 d ago

    A prediction market listing on Robinhood lets traders bet on the outcome of the Wellington Firebirds versus Otago Volts cricket match scheduled for October 28, 2026. It signals the growing spread of sports event contracts beyond major leagues, bringing New Zealand domestic cricket into speculation markets. There is no indication yet of significant trading activity or commentary around the fixture.

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    Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three people with a poisoned beef Wellington lunch served at her home in Victoria, Australia, has lost her appeal against the murder convictions. The decision upholds one of Australia's most notorious criminal cases, in which Patterson laced the meal with death cap mushrooms, killing three lunch guests and seriously illening a fourth.

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    India face New Zealand in 3rd T20I at Wellington with lineup questions▼India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I predicted playing XI: Ishan Kishan injury update and will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi start in Wellington?✉newsSportCricket3 d ago

    India and New Zealand meet in the third T20I of their series at Wellington, with attention on India's predicted playing XI. Ishan Kishan is carrying an injury concern, casting doubt over his availability, while young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being tipped for a possible start. Fans and pundits are debating how India should reshuffle their side if Kishan is ruled out.

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    Prediction market opens on Firebirds vs Volts match▼October 27, 2026: Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Volts Cricket Prediction Market✉newsSportCricket4 d ago

    Betting platform Robinhood has listed a prediction market for the Super Smash cricket match between the Wellington Firebirds and Otago Volts scheduled for October 27, 2026, allowing users to trade on the outcome. The fixture is part of New Zealand's domestic Twenty20 competition. Attention centres on how prediction markets for niche sports fixtures are expanding beyond major events.

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    Casting has been announced for a television drama about Erin Patterson, the Australian woman at the centre of the deadly mushroom poisoning case, with the production set to dramatise the beef Wellington lunch that killed three people. Coverage is focused on which star will take on the Patterson role and how the series will handle a case that gripped Australia and drew international attention through its trial.

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    Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell star in Wellington●Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell put on a show in Wellington | Cricket Nation✉newsSportCricket3 d ago

    New Zealand batters Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell delivered standout performances in a match in Wellington, putting on an entertaining display with the bat. Coverage from Cricket Nation highlighted the pair's hitting, drawing attention from cricket fans following New Zealand's white-ball campaign.