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<i>Latest updates:</i> Melbourne Cup day
The latest news and information about this afternoon's Melbourne Cup - racing's biggest day down under.
Cup winnings could fund dictator's regime: expert
The Melbourne Cup could become part of an international money laundering scheme if dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's horse wins.
Melbourne Cup: Cummings the man to beat today
Aussie horse trainer Bart Cummings has a dozen Melbourne Cup wins to his credit.
Former Split Enz member admits stalking
Phil Judd, a founding member of New Zealand band Split Enz, has admitted stalking young girls in Australia.
Sunny forecast for Auckland Marathon
Dry weather is forecast for the biggest ever Auckland Marathon this Sunday, with more than 13,500 runners and walkers lined up to compete.
Akon dives into Melbourne concert brawl
An official fears for Melbourne's image after violence erupts at rapper's concert.
Taking business in hand
An Auckland beauty company has created a product which is truly a family affair.
Security fears for Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom
An unknown man is said to have threatened glamour couple Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom, according to reports.
15 yr old Aussie girl in web scare
A Jetstar flight attendant has been stood down in Australia, after allegations that he contacted a 15-year-old female passenger, who had not given him her name, via Facebook soon after their flight.
Six venues to be used for All Blacks 2010 home tests
There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.
Australia tries to curb numbers of criminals fleeing its borders
Criminals are fleeing Australia with little hope of extradition.