Michael Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup after re-injuring calf

By New Zealand Blog News Service Feb 12, 2026

ICYMI: Off-spinning all-rounder Cole McConchie to join the squad in India as a travelling reserve
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Hopes dog attacks will spark law change February 22, 2026
An animal control officer communicates with a roaming dog (file image). Photo: RNZ / Felix Walton Auckland Council is hoping recent tragic dog attacks, including a fatal attack, will make the government step in and make changes.
Trevor the trout: Gore statue given name February 22, 2026
Gore's brown trout statue newly named Trevor. Photo: Gerard O'Brien By Tess Brunton of RNZ Gore's iconic statue is no longer with-trout a name.
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Dozens take Three Peaks orientation run February 22, 2026
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$1000 to $3000 water breach fines in draft February 22, 2026
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Gig packed out, yet intimate February 22, 2026
Matt Joe Gow. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Matt Joe Gow, Moons, Saturday, February 21.
Firefighters get stuck in to extrications February 22, 2026
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Chinese celebration ‘busiest ever’ February 22, 2026
It was a positive start to the Chinese New Year at Lan Yuan on Saturday night, as thousands of people attended to mark the Year of the Horse.
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Tension on wharves as ships strain in wind February 22, 2026
Cruise ships 'Azamara Onward' (left) and 'Carnival Splendor' are joined at Port Chalmers by two tugboats, which aided the former after two lines disconnected while it was berthed yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Port Otago was pushed to its operational limit yesterday as strong winds threatened to unfasten a cruise ship berthed in Dunedin.
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