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Assange's mother angered by appeal
The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has condemned Swedish prosecutors' decision to lodge an appeal blocking her son's freedom.
Basketball: Penney wins ANBL award
New Zealand Breakers' guard Kirk Penney has been named the Australian National Basketball League player of the week.
Kiwi couple win $1 million diamond ring
A New Zealander and his US-born wife have won an international competition looking for the 'world's best couple'.
Motorsport: Mayor "horrified" by cost of Hamilton V8s
Hamilton's new mayor is "horrified" by the $27.4 million paid by the previous council for staging the city's V8 Supercar race over the past three years.
Soccer: Nelsen disappointed at manager departure
Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen says he is saddened by the sudden sacking of his club's manager Sam Allardyce.
Hope fades for boat's missing crew
The search for 17 people missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the Southern Ocean early today has been scaled down as it becomes increasingly unlikely further survivors will be found.
5 dead, 17 missing after boat sinks
Five people are dead and 17 missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, 2700km south east of Bluff, early this morning.
Motorsport: V8 champion changing teams
V8 Supercar champion James Courtney's anticipated departure from Dick Johnson Racing was confirmed on Monday.
NZ-born teens feel worst about living in Australia - survey
Young people in Australia born in NZ are least likely to feel good about living in Australia.
Survey finds sunbed regulation not working
Survey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.
NZ nurse murder-accused tries to take own life
The man charged with the murder of NZ nurse Michelle Beets has attempted to take his life in an Australian prison.
Army's ecstasy scandal
Two trainee officers at Linton Army Camp were caught with a haul of 210 ecstasy tablets.