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Two-time Cox Plate winner dies
One of Australia's greatest racehorses, So You Think, has died after a short illness.

Gawn speaks on Petracca-Oliver departures
Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn on the departures of Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.

Former Australian team physio sues Cricket Australia for unfair dismissal
Alex Kountouris worked closely with players from Shane Warne to Pat Cummins before being let go during cutbacks by the sport’s governing body this year.

‘It takes two hits to get sorted’: Smith back from New York in Ashes state of mind
After six weeks without a bat in hand, Steve Smith says he’s mentally recharged and unfazed about where he bats in Australia’s Test side for the Ashes.

Coalition appoints Crown facilitator at Waitaki District Council
The government has appointed a Crown facilitator to help Waitaki District Council amend and resubmit its water service delivery plan under Local Water Done Well.

Fire crews battle blaze near Christchurch Airport
Three fire crews are responding to a vegetation fire that broke out on an overbridge near Christchurch Airport on Monday afternoon.

Locals told to evacuate as fire rips through ‘multiple structures’ in Kaikoura
At least 12 fire trucks are battling a blaze at Hapuku, near the South Island town of Kaikoura on Monday afternoon.

Why this Facebook cofounder found being a CEO 'exhausting'

Live: Man killed by falling tree as storm hits Wellington, winds and rain in the south
The strong winds are also hitting the South Island, causing damage and delays, after earlier battering the lower North Island.

Kiwi cop investigated for groping woman’s bottom while on a night out in the UK
The Crown Prosecution Service in the UK decided it was not in the public interest to prosecute.

Multiple cars on fire at hospital car park
Emergency services are responding to a multiple cars on fire.

Chief vet’s bullying claim against Racing Vic overshadows Cox Plate
Five horses were scratched in the eight days before last year’s Melbourne Cup, leaving owners and trainers angered and confused, and now the chief vet has launched a legal action against racing’s governing body over how she alleges she was treated.

After two years out, Sam Kerr set for first match back in Australia
Sam Kerr should make her return to playing in front of a home ground during a series of friendlies against New Zealand announced on Tuesday.

Gowers explains why Hawks rejected ‘ridiculous’ demands that doomed Merrett trade bid
Hawthorn president Andy Gowers has opened up on the failed trade for Essendon star Zach Merrett, while one club great said he never expected a cordial deal to be struck because of the history between the two clubs.

Pezet considers joining Eels then Broncos in unique NRL deal
In-demand playmaker Jonah Pezet could be poised to play for three clubs in three years under an unusual arrangement.

NZ police officer investigated for grabbing a woman's bottom in the UK
A NZ police officer who was investigated for grabbing a woman's bottom while on a night out in the UK did not tell his bosses when he returned home.

Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as shares surge on strong iPhone 17 demand

Nvidia-Backed Cohere to Offer Secondary Sale of Employee Shares

Navy Federal, Truist, Chime among victims of AWS outage

Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity
Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.

Australian sports star signs mega $170m contract extension
The 22-year-old earned the extension after being named the NBA's most improved player while finishing as the runner-up as defensive player of the year last season.

Woman finds forgotten lotto ticket worth $500,000 in handbag
The bonus ticket was discovered after a call from Lotto NZ and has led to a life-changing windfall.