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‘Ultimate betrayal’: Man jailed for killing mother for insurance
He forged documents for a $550,000 insurance payout.

Police report no injuries in bus crash involving Virginia Giuffre
Giuffre claimed she was dying from kidney failure after the accident.

A weekend of wellness in Sydney: Best healthy cafes, spas, facialists and studios
From salad bowls to pilates studios, we've got your two-day Sydney trip covered.

Man travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years
The passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.

'One of us is going to f***ing die': Jetstar mid-air brawl erupts over seat argument
How a seat dispute led to chaos on a Jetstar flight to Bali.

‘Sad and tragic’: Mother charged in alleged stabbing of her children
Sydney mum's behaviour described as 'erratic' before brutal knife attack.

These Easter travel deals are too good to miss
Relax, recharge, and explore this Easter

Woolworths wins consent for giant $213m land deal in Christchurch
Overseas Investment Office approval comes day after Govt announces supermarket crack-down.

Lost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second time
Rochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.

‘Shameful’: Aussies are happier than Kiwis – the stark divide revealed by new research
A new report finds NZ trails Australia on nearly all measures of social cohesion. But why?

Myanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News Update
A devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.

Watch: Crash at Australian airshow leaves pilot seriously injured
A witness says the entire crowd was stunned into silence.

Woman charged with murder after friend's body found in unit wall
Tanya Lee Glover's body was found wrapped in clothing behind a wall in Alderley, Brisbane.

Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance
Qatar Airways to take 25% stake in carrier, challenge Qantas on long-haul routes.

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game
International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.

‘You stink like Rotorua’: Aussie influencer’s offensive promo text message
The geyser capital's mayor says 3 million visitors a year prove the city's popularity.

26 all out: A look back on NZ Cricket’s darkest day
Four batsmen made ducks, and Bert Sutcliffe was the top scorer with 11.

Hallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market
The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.

Australian PM calls general election for May 3
Economic concerns and high housing costs will dominate the election.

Booming: NZ v Oz over-70s cricket ‘test match’ showcases golden oldies sport
Mike Thorpe went along to watch the experienced players at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

‘It’s tough’: Liam Lawson breaks silence after Red Bull demotion
Lawson said in the statement racing for Red Bull was his childhood dream.