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‘Tsunami warning’ test sparks mass confusion in Australia
Australian Bureau of Meteorology sent out a test alert on its new warning system.

Don’t follow the crowd: Sydney's most unusual overnight stays
Unique accommodation for an alternative Sydney stay.

KMD Brands CEO confident of climbing back up the mountain
Diversifying Kathmandu's product range essential for the business to grow, says CEO.

Fonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next week
Dairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.

'Ruthless' man throws 'Betty White' into alligator pond in Australia
Betty White’s untimely demise took place in front of shocked visitors who alerted staff.

Sales slump 11% at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands
The value of shoe brand Oboz has been written down.

White Ferns swept as losing streak hits 10
Australia’s T20 women world champions have completed a 3-0 clean sweep of New Zealand.

Inside Economics: Are we facing an export crisis, how we can revive ‘rock star' economy?
OPINION: How has Australia avoided recession while we’ve struggled?

Asia stocks hold steady as more rate cuts loom
Markets are still basking in the afterglow of the Fed's rate cut.

Queensland fire crews battle blaze as residents prepare to leave homes
Conditions worsen as Queensland bushfire spreads - six crews battle blaze.

Why Fletcher Building needs $700m in extra capital
'Capital raise keeps the wolves from the door' - analyst Andrew Scott of Morgan Stanley.

Trading halt for Fletcher Building, $700m capital raise announced
Troubled business listed here and in Australia plans to tap investors for huge sum.

'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scam
Neither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.

Australia's Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut
Australia's central bank has held its rate at 4.35% since late 2023.

Gregor Paul: The dangerous narrative All Blacks must avoid buying into
OPINION: To be scrapping at the death the way they were was a sign not of courageousness.

Wallabies player ratings: The standout performers for Joe Schmidt’s beaten side
OPINION: How did Joe Schmidt's men rate after a remarkable late charge?

All Blacks player ratings: Who starred in slim win?
How the All Blacks rated in their 31-28 win over the Wallabies.

Fran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plans
OPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.

Twist in case against Kiwi-born driver who killed five in horror pub crash
William Swale suffered a severe hypoglycaemic episode and passed out before the crash.

A NZ spy, massacres, and a daring rescue - a tiny nation's bloody road to peace
A violent backlash killed hundreds and left thousands displaced.

The reality of having no Wi-Fi on holiday - is it heaven or heinous?
The highs and lows of going 10 days offline.

How travel delays the ageing process
And it's a lot more fun than eating salad and going to the gym.

Sydney sparky's bold act to stop pubgoers urinating in his driveway
The man has created a bold contraption to stop pubgoers.

McClay to meet Aussie counterpart in Rotorua
Pair to meet the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ meeting.

Kiwi on 'poor man's meth' jailed over fatal Aussie crash
The victim's wife said: 'Les was randomly placed in your path of self-destruction.'

'Jealous' boyfriend murdered waitress partner over serving customers
The man has been sentenced to more than two decades in jail.

'When are you getting Richie back?': NRL immortal probes Robertson in surfing session
The All Blacks coach was impressed with Andrew Johns' rugby knowledge.

Kiwi driver accused of five deaths to learn trial fate
Defence argues Swale, 66, wasn't in control due to severe hypoglycaemic event.

Aukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvement
It's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.