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Mental Health Minister condemns backyard 'run it straight' event
The organiser of the underground event claimed it would raise awareness for mental health.

Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services
HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.

Supercars showdown: NZ drivers eye Perth glory in tight championship
Ryan Wood aims to turn his speed into points at Perth this weekend.

'Depends': Mushroom cook’s answer to death cap question
The trial is expected to resume with Erin Patterson's continued testimony on Tuesday.

‘I hope it haunts you’: Mum lashes out after jumping castle tragedy verdict
Six children died after the incident in December 2021.

Human remains found in search for missing Australian teen
Housemates James Wood and Tanika Bromley face court again on August 11 for murder charges.

Terri Irwin warns crocodile-culling bill will increase risk to humans
Irwin opposes safari hunting on Indigenous lands, calling it disastrous.

Liam Lawson replacement to be given 'time and support': Red Bull
Yuki Tsunoda needs to find confidence in his car, Red Bull boss Christian Horner says.

Channel 10 axes The Project, plans new current affairs show
A new current affairs show with a new format is reportedly set for release.

Watch the whale migration with this festival
Here are some festivals and new travel openings that you should keep an eye on.

Erin Patterson trial: Mushroom cook denies photo shows death caps in dehydrator
Police located images in cache records from the Google Photos app on a Samsung tablet.

Hip ray, hip ray: Is it time to ditch netball's post-game huddle?
Do huddles celebrate unity, or are they out of keeping with professional sport?

Shannon stepping down as Entain Australia CEO
Dean Shannon's resignation will be seen as a major loss for the NZ racing industry.

What we know about the housemate's arrest in missing teen case
Pheobe's mother urged anyone with information to contact police immediately.

Housemate arrested as police investigate teen's disappearance
Pheobe Bishop, missing since May 15, was last seen near the Queensland city of Bundaberg.

The Kiwi entrepreneur transforming period care with Uber's support
Last year’s winner, Suraya O’Brien, scaled her business with a prize of almost $54,000.

'Potentially catastrophic': Youth videoed scaling 220m Auckland high-rise crane
Such stunts can be tragic for the individual and their family, a construction boss warns.

The best culinary road trips you can take in Australia
Drives around Australia aren’t just about the red dirt and gum trees any more.

Ford named in Barnett’s absence, Berry out of Warriors clash with Sharks
The Warriors' co-captain has been ruled out for the rest of 2025 with a knee injury.

International tourism hits $12.2b, still 14% below pre-Covid levels
Visitor numbers to NZ rose 4.3% to 3.32 million, which is 86% of pre-pandemic levels.

How All Black's return to NZ could solve the No 6 dilemma
Former All Blacks loose forward likely to return home and target World Cup.