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Market conditions 'challenging': Downer NZ pushes up revenue, profit
Downer-owned Hawkins won the new $800m Auckland Airport contract, announced in September.

'That’s not planned!': Crowd shocked at Coldplay's Melbourne concert
It comes weeks after Olivia Rodrigo also fell through a stage door in Melbourne.

'Kick them out': Aussie landlord sends his kids to NZ to evict tenants
The tenants felt they “had no rights and no choice” other than to leave that day.

Here's how you score exclusive access to three coveted Melbourne attractions
The city’s expert-led tours add depth to the city’s cultural history.

Fears Diamonds pipeline stifled by Super Netball star imports
The Australian coach says the influx of international players is hindering the Diamonds.

NZ Police charge partner of Australian diplomat with assault after Wellington ‘altercation’
The man claimed diplomatic immunity as he was taken into custody.

SkyCity AGM: Shareholder criticism for non-compliance, regulatory actions by authorities
Shareholder said company had been mismanaged and asked about accountability.

NZ woman allegedly tried to smuggle 52kg of meth labelled as tea into Sydney
Australian Border Force officers allegedly detected drugs in 52 packages.

Australian shares lower despite inflation drop
Headline inflation is back within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target range.

Family finally cash in after holding out to developers for decades
They held on for decades as the surrounding land was developed.

Love Island Aus: Could the Kiwi contestant be a frontrunner?
A new season of Love Island has started with a bang - or at least, lots of kissing.

'Tragic accident': Driver released after fatal school crash
The community is in shock after a crash killed a child at a Melbourne school.

Olympic cyclist's death: Husband to enter plea over Melissa Hoskins' killing
Rohan Dennis is expected to answer charges over the death of his wife.

The big questions facing the victorious Silver Ferns
'They’re no longer putting up with getting pushed around.'

Child dies, more injured after car crash at Melbourne primary school
A woman picking up her son smashed through a fence and into a group of children.

Love Island Australia: Sophie Monk on set secrets, new twists and 'Hotel Amor'
Is your head turning? Love Island Australia is cracking on for a sixth season.

NZ rocker will fight theft charges
The controversial rocker was charged with shoplifting from a Sydney supermarket.

Dick Smith warned over alleged misleading subscription charges
Consumers were charged up to $149 for a subscription they didn't agree to sign up for.

'Unacceptable netball meltdown': How Aussie media reacted to Silver Ferns' win
Dame Noeline Taurua's side have won the trophy with one game up their sleeves.

Relative of Schapelle Corby stung in massive 750kg drug bust
Two men linked to Schapelle Corby have been linked to a massive drug bust.

‘Nui te aroha’: Jaedyn Randell’s performance in Voice Australia finale
Kiwi gives two stunning performances on the grand finale.

Summer's hottest deals: Think hotels, resorts, tours and more
New and exciting ways to make the most of your annual leave.

'The cover of Christianity:' Man groomed, abused boys he met at church youth group
'You broke my heart when you assaulted my brother,' victim tells Gordon Barnes.

Melbourne man pleads guilty to manslaughter after killing two sex workers in 24 hours
One month before trial he offered to plead guilty to two charges of manslaughter.

King to resume full schedule after 'tonic' of Australia and Samoa tour
The monarch is ‘thriving’ on a busy programme, despite ongoing cancer treatment.

‘He drugged me for years’: John Farnham's bombshell claims in new memoir
The singer makes several disturbing allegations about his late former manager.

Silver Ferns crush Australia to claim Constellation Cup
The Silver Ferns earned a third straight big win over world champions Australia.

Understrength Kiwis no match for Kangaroos
All the action as the Kiwis take on the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships.

'Not just talk': Government pledges $20m to set up Pacific climate fund
Winston Peters says New Zealand’s put its money where its mouth is for climate funding.