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Australian regulator clears Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra businesses
The ACCC found the acquisition unlikely to lessen competition in Victoria and Tasmania.

Ruby Tui earns Black Ferns recall for final test before World Cup
Five players were unavailable for selection in the final test before the World Cup.

'Scope for it': Foster backs AUSNZ XV to feature in 2029 Lions tour
Ian Foster wants to see the AUSNZ XV side feature in New Zealand.

Quattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBD
Quattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.

Against the odds: Maroons triumph in epic State of Origin decider
Queensland stunned NSW 24-12 to clinch the State of Origin series.

'Fuming right now': Kiwi MAFS star slams airline
Jacqui Burfoot complained about Jetstar over Clint Rice's expensive jacket.

Qantas cyber attack hackers net 10,000 meal preferences, 1.3 million addresses
Impersonation scam or tech wizardry? The Qantas hack raises concerns over ID theft.

RecipeTin Eats' Nagi Maehashi breaks silence on mushroom murders
The Australian chef is heartbroken her recipe was used in a murder case.

Mushroom killer’s cell complaint during murder trial
Negotiations allowed her laptop, but without the charging cord.

Reserve Bank of Australia surprises markets, holds cash rate at 3.85%
Only six of 37 economists predicted the RBA would keep rates unchanged.

Court reveals mystery of missing phone in Erin Patterson murder trial
Ian Wilkinson survived the lunch, spending more than a month in hospital.

Maccas adds fave American item to Oz menu – why isn't it coming back to NZ?
A trial earlier in the year left Aussies 'obsessed' with the breakfast sandwich.

World Cup winners Ruby Tui and Krystal Murray join Black Ferns camp
The pair are now in the squad as injury cover ahead of the side's last pre-World Cup test.

'Scapegoats': DJ blames bosses for tragedy linked to royal prank
Michael Christian made a hoax call to the Princess of Wales' hospital in 2012.

The complex portrait of Erin Patterson revealed after her mushroom murder conviction
Testimonies paint the devoted mother-of-two as a generous in-law and calculating murderer.

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder
Criminal psychologist on the mushroom trial - why were we all so fascinated / what could have driven her to do it? Video / Herald NOW

Mushroom poisoning trial: Court releases photos showing deadly beef wellington
The leftovers were taken from Erin Patterson's bin.

The moment Erin Patterson knew her fate was sealed
Before it was said aloud, the Australian mushroom cook knew.

Jury finds mushroom cook guilty of murders and Covid inquiry continues | NZ Herald Afternoon Update
Jury finds mushroom cook guilty of murders, Texas flooding death toll climbs and Covid inquiry continues.

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder
The Australian woman accused of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms has been found guilty on all charges.

'Best chance': Rogerson commits to Black Knights amid World Cup dreams
The club have also secured the services of a goalkeeper for the 25/26 A-League campaign.