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Watch: Lydia Ko makes fine start in quest for record $6.8m payday
Kiwi golfer cards a five-under par 67 in the opening round of the CME Group Tour Championship.

Whooping cough epidemic declared in New Zealand
In the last four weeks there were 263 cases of the highly contagious, potentially fatal, illness. That’s in contrast to 141 cases in all of 2023.

Police investigate two serious Huntly incidents one hour apart
Threatening behaviour with a firearm was followed just an hour later by an aggravated robbery.

Tabi shoes are turning heads from Hollywood to Melbourne. What makes this Japanese footwear so special?
High-end French fashion brand Maison Margiela's cloven-hoof-like tabi shoes have been discovered by a new generation of celebrities.

Gang patch ban: The first 24 hours
The first arrest was made just three minutes after midnight, with 11 more to come.

New Zealand declares whooping cough epidemic
Health agencies have confirmed New Zealand is in the early stages of a epidemic, with 263 cases in the past month.

Flynn will not seek dual mandate to become MSP
The SNP Westminster leader will not stand for the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat at Holyrood while remaining an MP.

King Charles III's Coronation cost taxpayers Ł72m
Government figures show that more than Ł20 million was spent by the Home Office policing the event.

What to know about the Matt Gaetz allegations
Public pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct.

Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem
The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of fake or bootleg alcohol.

Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays
Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.

Police investigating robbery at a multimillion dollar Auckland mansion
Records show the property, which is estimated to be worth $12.5m, is owned by richlisters worth more than $100m.

We must acknowledge the bravery of survivors who told their stories to the Royal Commission
OPINION: It is on all New Zealanders now to do everything we can to ensure abuse that should never have been accepted, no longer occurs.

NetApp recognises top partners in Australia & New Zealand
NetApp has celebrated its Partner Award Winners for FY24 in Australia and New Zealand, recognising excellence in customer service and IT solutions.

Political figure who sexually abused two teens sentenced to two-and-a-half years' jail
The man has had his name kept secret on an interim basis for 667 days.

AI advancements in 2025 pose cybersecurity challenges
Predictions for 2025 signal a chaotic race for AI regulation, as cyber threats escalate, particularly targeting AI supply chains and critical infrastructure.

'Maybe the four defeats was why' - Guardiola signs new deal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola signs a two-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2027.

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office
Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

Ukraine's double challenge: Russia's advance and the return of Trump
Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence?

Gardner: ICC warrants 'major blow to Israel's standing'
Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice".

Seven memorable moments in the life of John Prescott
Lord Prescott spent a decade as Tony Blair's deputy and was seen as a custodian of traditional Labour values.

Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel
Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.