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Travelling goat sparks police reminder in Eastern Bay of Plenty
An unrestrained travelling goat has become the poster child for a police reminder about buckling up our most vulnerable passengers when behind the wheel.Over the past two days Eastern Bay of Plenty Police carried out an operation...

The Latest: Italy warned to revise its draft budget
MILAN (AP) — The Latest on Italy's spat with the European Union over its budget (all times local):12:00 p.m.The European Union's presidency says Italy must change it draft budget because otherwise the country would only threaten...

All England Club says Wimbledon will introduce fifth-set tiebreakers starting next year
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — All England Club says Wimbledon will introduce fifth-set tiebreakers starting next year.

Pakistan 2 wickets away from test series win over Australia
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan was two wickets away from another comfortable home series win against Australia in the second test on Friday.Seamer Mohammad Abbas again jolted the Australia top order with four quick...

Japan orders maker to fix questionable quake shock absorbers
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese government has ordered a company that falsified quality data for earthquake "shock absorbers" used in hundreds of buildings to speed up an investigation and fix any problems quickly.KYB Corp. said this...

Serious crash near Otorohanga
Two people have been injured in a road smash east of Å?torohanga.

SH1 north of Wellington re-opens after epic closure caused by truck crash
State Highway 1 between Plimmerton and PaekÄkÄriki has finally re-opened to all traffic, after a mammoth 17-hour closure.

Canterbury sink Tasman with late try to advance to Mitre 10 Cup final
Canterbury's dynasty remains alive and kicking - just.

EU's Barnier says Irish border issue could lead to failure
PARIS (AP) — The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, says disagreement over the Ireland border issue could lead to the discussions with Britain failing.Speaking on France Inter radio Friday, Barnier said a...

Italian markets hit by concerns over budget spat
MILAN (AP) — Italy's financial markets are shaken following the European Union's stinging rebuke of the new populist government's budget bill, which pushes the deficit far beyond previously agreed levels.Italy's government borrowing...

Pakistan beats Australia by 373 runs in 2nd test
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan has won the test series against Australia 1-0 after taking the second test by 373 runs on day four at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.___Pakistan 282 (Fakhar Zaman 94, Sarfraz Ahmed 94; Nathan...

Australian woman pays off $343k mortgage in just eight years
This story is part of news.com.au's Cash Confessions series In order to achieve the great Australian dream of owning her own home, Fiona Kelly made a decision few would think of — buying a yacht.In 2015 the 47-year-old says she...

Kim leads LPGA Shanghai by 1 stroke after 2 rounds
SHANGHAI (AP) — Sei Young Kim led the LPGA Shanghai by one stroke at the halfway point after shooting a 5-under-par 67 in the second round on Friday.Kim made six birdies, including four straight from the sixth hole, to move to a...

Peaky Blinders: Hunger Games star Sam Claflin joins cast
The Hunger Games star swaps Panem for Birmingham.

A goat has been caught up in a police operation targeting lawbreakers
A goat has been caught up in a police operation after being spotted in a car stopped by police.

Surfer taken to hospital after 'great white shark' attack in Northland
A 25-year-old surfer has escaped with his life after being attacked by a shark in Northland - and he has a souvenir to prove it.

Recap: Mitre 10 Cup Premiership semifinal - Tasman v Canterbury
Battle of the Crusaders catchment as two Mitre 10 Cup frontrunners clash in the semifinals.

Holes emerging in National's chain of events around Jami-Lee Ross and his adverse behaviour
ANALYSIS Clear gaps have emerged in what the National Party knew about adverse behaviour by rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross and what different parts of the organisation communicated to each other.It has become clear National Party president...