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Inquiry clears SkyCity Entertainment to hold South Australia's only casino licence
An inquiry was initiated in 2022 amid concerns the Adelaide establishment had been lax in policing anti-money laundering rules.

One in two out as revolving door continues to circle in Warriors injury ward
A key player returns for the Warriors, but it’s come at a further cost ahead of Friday night’s clash against the fast finishing Dragons.

Alleged offenders on the run after serious assault in Christchurch
Police descended on a Christchurch neighbourhood on Tuesday afternoon following reports of a serious assault.

37% of employees feel pressure to be ‘always on’ despite Right to Disconnect laws
Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

MasterChef contestant's joy at seeing series on TV
Beth Hodgson says it is an "absolute joy" that contestants will still have their work showcased.

Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away
Robert Lewandowski tells Liam MacDevitt he wanted to join Manchester United when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge, but says his club at the time - Borussia Dortmund - wouldn't allow the move.

Ronaldo engaged to long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez
Rodríguez shared the news on Instagram, writing "Yes I do. In this and in all my lives".

Nepal offers free climbs to 97 peaks as tourism to Everest surges
Most tourists visiting Nepal head to Everest, which has seen overcrowding and increased pollution.

North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia
More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools.

US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order to continue the tariffs pause for another 90 days.

People who inject drugs demand a say in needle exchange services
The group was increasingly apprehensive about the change of providers in seven weeks' time.

New metal on roads near Dargaville tearing up tyres, say locals
Kaipara motorists are demanding compensation after their car tyres were ripped up by razor sharp road metal, which they said was wrongly laid, and left them with big bills.

‘Immediately cease and desist’: Indie promoters in Auckland told to stop putting up gig posters
Several promoters have been told to take down their gig posters in the CBD.

Overseas company wants to buy stake in NZ red meat co-operative Alliance Group
Irish company Dawn Meats Group wants to buy a 65 percent stake for $250 million.

South Auckland preschoolers gardening veggies to take home
After school, the kids take a bag of veggies home to share with their families.

KPop Demon Hunters goes Golden with Billboard chart-topping hit
The song Golden is number one on the Billboard Hot 100, in a new record for the Netflix film.

'I said yes to them' - when Lewandowski nearly joined Man Utd
Robert Lewandowski discusses the time he "said yes" to a Man Utd move, the influence of Jurgen Klopp and why the sky is the limit for Lamine Yamal.

Trump picks conservative economist to lead jobs data agency
The president said that EJ Antoni would ensure the jobs numbers were "HONEST and ACCURATE".

Watch: Flames near Madrid as wildfires burn across Spain and Portugal
Emergency crews are battling wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave continues across Europe.

Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs
Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.

Knee-replacement implant used on thousands of NHS patients was known to be faulty for years
Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.