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![Sports Insider: Why NZ Rugby needs Wallabies revival as much as Australia does](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sports Insider: Why NZ Rugby needs Wallabies revival as much as Australia does
OPINION: The All Blacks need strong rivals across the Tasman.
![Revealed: How much NZ banks have reduced lending to fossil fuel companies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Revealed: How much NZ banks have reduced lending to fossil fuel companies
Fossil fuel companies have seen their potential borrowing slashed by 10% in just one year.
![Stock Takes: Why the NZ sharemarket is lagging the rest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Stock Takes: Why the NZ sharemarket is lagging the rest
There are some stark contrasts between the local index and other comparable markets.
![‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings back
The victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.
![Australia’s top conservative follows Trump’s playbook, up to a point](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Australia’s top conservative follows Trump’s playbook, up to a point
New York Times: Peter Dutton, who wants to be PM, has been taking aim at “wokeness".
![Watch: ‘I’ll slit your throat' - Mum storms classroom to confront alleged bullies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Watch: ‘I’ll slit your throat' - Mum storms classroom to confront alleged bullies
A shocking video shows the moment the woman burst into the classroom of 12-year-olds.
![Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in Hamilton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in Hamilton
The new comp will be the first time in several years New Zealand has played Australia.
![‘Absolute tragedy’: Girl dies after being left in car for hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Absolute tragedy’: Girl dies after being left in car for hours
Temperatures in Earlwood reached almost 30C on the day.
![‘Unacceptable risk’: Australia blocks AI program over security fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Unacceptable risk’: Australia blocks AI program over security fears
Canberra's move is the toughest by any government against the Chinese chatbot.
![Swept away: Critical bridge collapses; communities isolated amid Queensland floods](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Swept away: Critical bridge collapses; communities isolated amid Queensland floods
Authorities urged 2100 Townsville residents to evacuate.
![Bridge collapse, flooding and evacuations as severe storms hit north Queensland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bridge collapse, flooding and evacuations as severe storms hit north Queensland
Storms dumped more than a metre of rain, engulfing parts of the Australian state.
![Suncorp sells Asteron Life to Bermuda-based giant in $410m deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Suncorp sells Asteron Life to Bermuda-based giant in $410m deal
Resolution Life assures the acquisition is different to its 2020 purchase of AMP Life.
![‘Bald-faced lie’: Influencer accused of drugging daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Bald-faced lie’: Influencer accused of drugging daughter
Aussie TikTok mum charged with drugging and harming her child for online attention.
![SkyCity Adelaide pays more than $40m in loyalty points squabble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
SkyCity Adelaide pays more than $40m in loyalty points squabble
The tax laws were just too technical, SkyCity chief says.
![‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland
The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.
![Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.
![Feel the fire: Iconic Kiwi band loses farewell tour merch in airport blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Feel the fire: Iconic Kiwi band loses farewell tour merch in airport blaze
It comes after the band's farewell tour kicked off on December 29.
![MAFS star slams trolls after paying tribute to slain ex](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
MAFS star slams trolls after paying tribute to slain ex
Jessika Power's former partner was a Melbourne gangland figure.
![Burger demand fuels trade, US overtakes Australia to be NZ's second-biggest export partner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Burger demand fuels trade, US overtakes Australia to be NZ's second-biggest export partner
New Zealand recorded a rare trade surplus last month.
![Australian man attempts world record at Auckland Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Australian man attempts world record at Auckland Airport
Mike Robinson at Auckland Airport just before embarking on an around-the-world trip attempting a new record. Video / Mike Robinson
![Sydney terror plot: Explosives, list of Jewish targets found in caravan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sydney terror plot: Explosives, list of Jewish targets found in caravan
NSW Police are investigating the incident as a credible terror threat.