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'Serious action': Australian govt pledges reforms after childcare abuse charges
Joshua Brown has been charged with 70 offences involving eight children in Melbourne.

Planned for years, 25% owner sells out of Queenstown's Lakeview Taumata
'Troubled, controversial, deathly quiet': Crux on site of $2b mixed-use Queenstown scheme.

NZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?
Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.

One of NZ's largest tech firms reveals financials amid AI 'revolution'
The firm's staff numbers dropped by 756 to 5375 in the financial year – a 12% reduction.

South Australia bans soy milk, rice cake ads in junk food crackdown
Critics say the policy sends a confusing message about nutritious foods.

Daycare case: 1200 children urged to get disease tests as worker charged
The accused worked at 20 Melbourne nurseries from 2017 to 2025.

How life will change for millions of Aussies from today
The minimum wage in Australia will rise by 3.5% from July 1.

Podcast uncovers Christchurch mosque shooter's ties to global far-right
Brenton Tarrant had ties to white nationalist groups before the attacks.

'He'll slowly lose everything': Parents share journey as 2yo battles incurable disorder
Landon Pahl was diagnosed with infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy shortly after he turned 2.

Jury retires to consider verdict in mushroom poisoning trial
The jury is now deliberating in Erin Patterson's trial.

Aussies pick fresh fruit and veg as top supermarket aisle
The fresh fruit and veg aisle is Australia’s favourite, chosen by 16% of shoppers.

Jury deliberations set to begin in Erin Patterson murder trial
The 50-year-old is accused of using death cap mushrooms in a fatal lunch.

On The Up: Comedian Guy Montgomery on golf, guidance and being a step-dad
The Spelling Bee host says success is about doing your best and not being afraid to fail.

Aussie reality TV star charged with partner's murder
Tamika Chesser allegedly dismembered his body. Police are looking for his head.

The greatest Lions in rugby history ranked
OPINION: The 1971 Lions team is the only one to win a series in New Zealand.

'Challenge ahead': Rally star Paddon takes on triple international test
Paddon is preparing for Belgium, having retired after a roll while lying third in Ireland.

'Struggle' - TV series producers on problems filming around Queenstown
Brad Pitt just visited but film-makers tell how hard it is to make shows in Queenstown.

Kiwis, Aussies world's biggest users of cocaine, says UN agency
Global consumption of the illicit drug at record level, agency says in latest report.

Three men sentenced to life terms for second time for toolbox murders
The two victims were found in a toolbox, submerged in a dam's murky waters.

Nearly one-third of Tuvalu citizens seek Australia's climate visa
Australia offers 280 visas yearly under a landmark climate migration deal.

Why Queensland remains a top destination for Kiwis - and what the state is doing to attract more
More than 251,000 Kiwis visited Queensland in 2024, with one region particularly popular.