The Black Caps have suffered a fourth consecutive test loss, after an innings and 154-run defeat by Sri Lanka in their second match in Galle.

Resuming their second innings at 199 for five on day four, the visitors were dismissed for 360, which included half centuries by Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains what this loss means for their future chances.

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The Black Caps have suffered a fourth consecutive test loss, after an innings and 154-run defeat by Sri Lanka in their second match in Galle.
Resuming their second innings at 199 for five on day four, the visitors were dismissed for 360, which included half centuries by Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains what this loss means for their future chances.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps losing to Sri Lanka on day four of their second test

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid back over £6,000 ($12,000 NZD) in gifts and hospitality received since taking up the role after a controversy over donations. 

Starmer is covering the cost of six Taylor Swift tickets, four tickets to the races, and a designer clothing rental agreement favoured by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer.

UK correspondent says Starmer is under pressure to improve transparency after he and some other MPs faced criticism over accepting freebies from wealthy donors.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid back over £6,000 ($12,000 NZD) in gifts and hospitality received since taking up the role after a controversy over donations.&nbsp;
Starmer is covering the cost of six Taylor Swift tickets, four tickets to the races, and a designer clothing rental agreement favoured by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer.
UK correspondent says Starmer is under pressure to improve transparency after he and some other MPs faced criticism over accepting freebies from wealthy donors.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer paying back thousands following donations controversy

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Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interest amid concern surrounding shortages.

Its greenhouse gas emissions are smaller than most - and  reactors produce reliable baseline electricity cheaply and efficiently.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacks whether nuclear energy can have a future in New Zealand.

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Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interest amid concern surrounding shortages.
Its greenhouse gas emissions are smaller than most - and &nbsp;reactors produce&nbsp;reliable baseline electricity cheaply and efficiently.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacks whether nuclear energy can have a future in New Zealand.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on nuclear energy's role in the future

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Dunedin residents are preparing for a deluge of rain.

A red heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha today and tomorrow.

Otago Civil Defence says people should only travel tonight if absolutely necessary - to avoid getting caught up in rising rivers or streams.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says people are getting the sandbags ready ahead of the weather changes.

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Dunedin residents are preparing for a deluge of rain.
A red heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha today and tomorrow.
Otago Civil Defence says people should only travel tonight if absolutely necessary - to avoid getting caught up in rising rivers or streams.
The Country's Jamie Mackay says people are getting the sandbags ready ahead of the weather changes.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the heavy rain pelting through Dunedin

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the Black Caps losing to Sri Lanka on day four of their second test

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