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Further property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empire
Cook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.

Young family watches in horror as floodwaters sweep home
Rising floodwaters near Motueka swept away the family's tiny home and stole everything they had within a matter of seconds, including their children’s teddies.

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.

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.

Emma Nesbitt, 20, set to fight 47-year-old Aussie boxer in Auckland
Nesbitt trains daily with IBO world champion Mea Motu at Peach Boxing.

'Just isn't good enough': Willis warns of tougher penalties for supermarkets
Misleading promotional practices and common pricing errors have to stop, minister says.

Indigenous exchange planned as Mike Bush becomes Victoria's police chief
In a first, iwi dignitaries will travel to Melbourne to 'pass' Bush to Aboriginal people.

Astrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stage
Astrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness finalise divorce
The couple confirmed their separation in September 2023 after 27 years.

'Painful': AC/DC urged to retire after concert footage goes viral
Many Australian fans are now rethinking whether to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.

Why Noosa is the perfect blend of nature, luxury and adventure
Skip the cold and enjoy the sunshine across the ditch.

L’Oréal Groupe ANZ CEO Alex Davison talks about its new distribution centre
Alex Davison, CEO of L’Oréal Groupe in ANZ, talks with Tom Raynel about L’Oréal's new distribution centre opening later this year. Video / Tom Raynel

‘Turning into America’: Outrage at restaurant’s menu act
It has sparked debate about a controversial hospitality trend on the rise.