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Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand
Violent retail crime in New Zealand has fallen in 2025, with tech-driven reporting credited as Australia records rising store aggression.

Swiatek spills on 'weirdest' United Cup win
Women's world No.2 Iga Swiatek admits it was the "weirdest" United Cup after Poland won, but she struggled to find form ahead of the Australian Open.

Marsh guides Scorchers to 32-run victory over Strikers in Perth
Opener Mitch Marsh scored 88 off 51 balls on Sunday night to lift the Scorchers to a formidable 4-232 at Adelaide Oval - the fourth time this season Perth have surpassed the 200 mark.

WA’s Coupland claims road championship title in tight finish
Western Australian cyclist Mackenzie Coupland has scored a popular hometown win after taking out the women’s elite road championship in Perth.

‘Like a hurricane’: Hayes family puts on brave front as fire rebuild begins
Still grieving the loss of seven horses in the Longwood bushfire, staff at the property run by the legendary Hayes horse-racing family have returned to work.

$40,000 for a loss in round one of qualifying. Welcome to the $111m Australian Open
Tennis Australia’s record-breaking prizemoney makes it the second-largest pool of the four grand slams.

Golden Globes 2026: All the winners
Hacks, One Battle After Another and The Pitt lead the pack as the first major awards show of the season unfolds.

Police release images of wedding guest wanted over assault outside historic pub
Police have made a fresh appeal for information over the violent incident in Arrowtown on December 21.

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser's best jokes
The US comic delivered a scorching opening monologue that roasted the A-listers in the room.

Hundreds in lower North Island remain without power following strong winds
A total of 3313 homes on the PowerCo's network were cut off at the wind's height on Sunday.

Watch: Security guard thwarts Black Cap's ‘catch of the season’ attempt
Finn Allen pulled in a special one-handed grab on the boundary, but as he went to throw the ball back in, he was involved in a collision that neither party saw coming.

Emotional Aussie soars to World Cup gold
Australian ski jumper Danielle Scott is emotional after claiming a World Cup gold medal following a string of injuries.

Arsenal wear tributes to absent Matildas star
In the absence of Kyra Cooney-Cross, her Arsenal teammates wore tributes to the star during their game against Manchester United.

Eagles coach separated from star player
Nick Sirianni has to be separated from star receiver AJ Brown during the Eagles loss to the 49ers.

Terrifying scenes as three US bobsleigh teammates lose grip
US bobsleigh driver Kris Horn careened down the track in St Moritz, reaching speeds of around 120km/h, as three of his teammates failed to get in a four-man bobsleigh.

Newest SailGP recruit helped deny Aussies $3m
Jensen will represent Australia for the first time since his gold medal-winning Olympic career as the high-speed sailing league begins its sixth season in Perth this weekend.

Asian retail chain goes into liquidation owing millions
The Yoyoso group of companies, including Acecco supermarkets and Miniso stores, had 23 retail locations, mostly in Auckland.

X Plans ‘Smart Cashtags’ to Link Crypto and Stock Tickers to Live Prices

Golden Globes 2026: Winners, losers, and will Leonardo DiCaprio nab a fourth?
The Herald brings you all the latest from one of Hollywood's biggest nights.