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‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top cop
Mike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.

Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.

Ex-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job
Bush was NZ's Commissioner of police from 2014 until 2020.

Editorial: If we start to permanently lose our top performers, we all suffer
OPINION: If our best and brightest aren’t staying, our international reputation suffers.

Lactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive race
Lactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.

Erin Patterson's texts revealed in mushroom poisoning trial
Text messages showed Erin accusing husband Simon of being a 'bare minimum parent'.

How Donald Trump’s second term has affected elections around the world
From Australia to Ecuador, the US President has become a key factor in local politics.

Editorial: In a Maga world, very few want a homegrown version
OPINION: Australians voted for the status quo, rejecting a change in Government.

Letters: Social media and politics and are so many associate ministers necessary?
OPINION: The worrying role of social media in our political environment.

Australians vote in election overhung by high prices and Trump tariffs
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is aiming for re-election, focusing on renewable energy.

'Cold turkey': Former drug-taking league player avoids 501 deportation after remarkable turnaround
'Rot set in' when the drug user turned to methamphetamine. He later beat his addiction.

Steven Joyce: The Maga model stumbles amid Canadian, Australian elections
Canada's Liberal Party made a stunning comeback, winning a plurality of seats.

Polls open in Australian election swayed by inflation, Trump
Millions of Australians will choose between PM Albanese and challenger Dutton.

Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early | NZ Herald News Update
Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early and insurance companies brace for claims.

Husband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'
Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.

Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.

Bega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business sale
Billionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.

Opinion: Australia's bold strategy may inspire NZ Rugby policy shift
OPINION: The plan challenges the belief that coaches need years to make an impact.

Jamie Beaton’s Crimson buys Being AI’s school in Takapuna, reveals more bricks-and-mortar plans
The troubled Being AI slims down.

Nuclear power sparks Australian election battle
Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposes seven nuclear reactors by 2050.

Estranged husband takes stand in mushroom poisoning trial
Simon Patterson was called to give evidence as the first witness of the trial.