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Nitro may need to rocket home at Rosehill in pursuit of another win
A seven-race card will feature at Rosehill on Wednesday.

The Kangaroos forward set to end up as the biggest winner from the Ashes
An off-contract Australian forward is set to cash in on his starring role in the Test series against England with a significant pay increase when he goes to market for 2027.

Romania finds possible drone fragments after Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports

Accor’s Emblems Collection brand launches first property in UK

Suicide attack outside Islamabad court kills 12, interior minister says

BBC director general to address staff after Trump threatens to sue for $1bn
The US president asks that the BBC retract a programme which edited his speech by Friday, or face legal action.

Person arrested after serious assault in Auckland
Police were called to Henderson on Tuesday evening after reports of an altercation involving several people.

Enterprises to focus AI spend on cost savings & data control
Enterprises will prioritise AI investments on cost savings, data governance, and measurable business outcomes over new tool acquisition in 2026.

Legislation allowing congestion charging passes third reading in Parliament
The Bill establishes a framework permitting local authorities to set up a congestion charging scheme, by notifying NZTA.

Takeaways from an AP report on a Europe-funded program returning African migrants

Authorities investigate explosion at Allianz office in France

Kidnapping fears revive old hoax about gangs targeting motorists in South Korea

Lake Rotomanu closed to motorised boats after discovery of invasive clam
Taranaki Regional Council said it was unknown how the clams got into the lake, but the focus now was making sure they did not spread to other Taranaki lakes or rivers.

From Temu to top hats - how Cup Day got its groove back
Thousands have dressed up and turned out for Christchurch Cup Day, one of the biggest and most colourful events on the Canterbury calendar.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

Kiwi prop dons new colours
Leo Thompson speaks about his move to the Bulldogs as he prepares to help take them to an NRL title.

Ashes grudges die hard, but genuine hatred would kill sport’s oldest rivalry
Should the Ashes truly descend to the war footing grotesquely taken by some MCC members in those frenzied moments after Jonny Bairstow’s stumping by Alex Carey, then the contest is at its greatest danger of disappearing.

Artist sneaks AI-generated print into museum gallery
A visitor who noticed the piece says staff "admitted they had no idea about the piece or when it arrived".

Four things to know from the damning IPCA report on Jevon McSkimming
Very senior officers, including then Commissioner Andrew Coster, have been slammed for their handling of serious complaints made against now disgraced cop Jevon McSkimming.

AI & phishing attacks highlight human risk in Australian fraud
Australian firms face rising fraud risks as AI-driven phishing attacks exploit human error, urging stronger security culture ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week.

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Sea level rise 'a very complicated area of science', renowned climate scientist says
Dr Tamsin Edwards is in New Zealand to give a lecture on the topic of uncertainty around sea-level rise in Antarctica.

'Liam is doing everything right': Lawson backed to retain Racing Bulls seat
If it’s between Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson for a 2026 seat, a former F1 driver has claimed it should be a straight-forward decision.

Call on government to introduce safety standards for baby carriers after an increase in injuries
ACC claims for baby carrier related injuries has doubled in a year which has prompted renewed calls for the government to introduce official safety standards.