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![NZME and Stuff won't challenge media merger decision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
NZME and Stuff won't challenge media merger decision
NZME and Stuff won't take their bid to merge to the Supreme Court.
![The Beckhams' surprise Sydney day out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The Beckhams' surprise Sydney day out
The famous couple and their kids enjoyed a low-key start to their Aussie trip.
![NZ shops doing better than Aussie retailers: report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
NZ shops doing better than Aussie retailers: report
On average there's one retail store for every 135 people in New Zealand, report reveals.
![Editorial: Refugee issue very much of concern to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Editorial: Refugee issue very much of concern to NZ
EDITORIAL: Kiwis' easy access to Australia could be compromised by a refugee deal.
![Australian caught towing boat with mobility scooter after losing licence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Australian caught towing boat with mobility scooter after losing licence
No licence, no problem, for this Aussie.
![Govt urged to give small business a tax cut with costs piling up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Govt urged to give small business a tax cut with costs piling up
Government called on to give SMEs a tax cut next year to relieve rising cost burden.
![Why Prince Harry is so affectionate with Meghan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Why Prince Harry is so affectionate with Meghan
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have broken centuries-old royal protocol with their PDA.
![Watch: Ball in Australia's court on Nauru refugees - PM](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Watch: Ball in Australia's court on Nauru refugees - PM
Ardern said if Australia did accept NZ's offer, she expected children to be prioritised.
![Scooter wizard turns heads ... and himself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Scooter wizard turns heads ... and himself
Pro scooter freestyler puts on aerial display for Auckland audiences.
![Baby formula stockpiling footage sparks shock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Baby formula stockpiling footage sparks shock
Australia's controversial baby formula problems are far from over.
![Sydney: Free time in Palm Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sydney: Free time in Palm Beach
Justine Tyerman spends the weekend in an aviary at Palm Beach in northern Sydney.
![Horror incident: Man burns to death on mobility scooter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Horror incident: Man burns to death on mobility scooter
A man burnt to death while on his mobility scooter with witnesses unable to help.
![Small Business: Tapping into growing greeting card market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Small Business: Tapping into growing greeting card market
Postcard creator Mark Baigent talks operating in a market with "horrendous" competition.
![Radio stars reveal worst celebs to interview](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Radio stars reveal worst celebs to interview
Some major radio stars reveal the worst celebrities they've met.
![Grandfather stabs 4.2m python to rescue grandson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Grandfather stabs 4.2m python to rescue grandson
Amanda Rutland believes the reptile had been stalking her young son for several weeks.
![Man bitten by shark near Newcastle, Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Man bitten by shark near Newcastle, Australia
50-year-old bitten on the bicep while swimming and rushed to hospital.
![Kiwi fashion giants Barkers, Max merge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Kiwi fashion giants Barkers, Max merge
Barkers is set to takeover Max Fashions from Australian equity firm Catalyst.
![Dannevirke man to take Harry and Meghan beach cleaning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Dannevirke man to take Harry and Meghan beach cleaning
Royal couple to help clear cigarette butts from Melbourne beach.
![Green light for Waverley Wind Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Green light for Waverley Wind Farm
Tilt Renewables begins months of planning before building Waverley Wind Farm
![Saudi 'murder' doctor has Aussie link](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Saudi 'murder' doctor has Aussie link
Saudi doctor suspected of dismembering journalist honed his craft in Australia.
![Restaurant Brands share price soars on takeover talk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Restaurant Brands share price soars on takeover talk
The bid values Restaurant Brands at $1.18 billion.
![Aussie abduction ring planned to sail mothers and kids to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Aussie abduction ring planned to sail mothers and kids to NZ
Group is accused of financing and organising the abduction of children.
![Peters cautious about taking refugees from Nauru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Peters cautious about taking refugees from Nauru
Peters says new Oz law forbidding refugees' return may create two tiers of NZ citizenship.
![Revealed: What Nick Cummins learned from The Bachelor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Revealed: What Nick Cummins learned from The Bachelor
The Honey Badger says the show has completely changed his perspective on women.
![Shutting Dreamworld ride was like 'World War III'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Shutting Dreamworld ride was like 'World War III'
Rafts taking in water months before tragedy but managers terrified of closing them down.
![Australia considers moving embassy to Jerusalem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Australia considers moving embassy to Jerusalem
Australia has raised the prospect of following the US by relocating its embassy.
![Oops! Five words that left Australian Govt red-faced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Oops! Five words that left Australian Govt red-faced
Government backtracks after supporting white supremacist slogan in Pauline Hanson vote.
![Qantas and Virgin Australia's close call over Brisbane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Qantas and Virgin Australia's close call over Brisbane
A Qantas plane has been involved in a close call with a Virgin aircraft near Brisbane.
![Aussie PM says he will allow detainees in Nauru entry into NZ - but there's a catch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Aussie PM says he will allow detainees in Nauru entry into NZ - but there's a catch
Scott Morrison has spoken about Nauru detainees.