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Mushroom 'poisoning' case: Sad reason guests showed up at fatal lunch
Further details have come to light over the relationships between Erin and the family.

Global pedophile sting: FBI alerts sent to 'scores of countries'
New York Times: 98 arrests have been made in a case that saw two FBI agents killed.

Mushroom mystery: 'She tried to poison me' - ex-husband's shock 2022 claim
He ended up in a coma following a mystery illness. Now more allegations have surfaced.

BlackRock says new $100m-plus stake notice 'administrative error'
Drama from Australia on the day would-be target issues annual result.

Lucrative package offered to NZ police relocating to Queensland
A new campaigning targeting the relocation of NZ police to Queensland could see a mass exodus of Māori police officers to Australia. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Mushroom poisoning twist: Woman’s bombshell police statement, guest's lunch escape
Erin's ex-husband revealed he was in a coma for a mystery stomach illness in 2022.

Australian police break up ‘sophisticated’ global paedophile network
Telegraph: Australian police say 13 children rescued from ‘dangerous’ group.

Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.

Murder by mushrooms? Police investigate dinner party deaths
Detectives are investigating after guests were poisoned at dinner in Australia.

‘Generational divide’: Younger Jews questioning support of Israel over Palestine occupation
'Younger Jews are building their own organisations and challenging their elders.'

Can't beat camel riding: Getting active in the Outback
There’s few natural sites more prominent globally than Australia’s Uluru, in Matutjara.

‘Not where we want to be’: Warriors coach disappointed with 'ugly' win
Andrew Webster wants the Warriors to be proud of their performances.

All Blacks v Wallabies II: All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup test.

MAFS star released on bail after drug arrest
Sebastian Guilhaus was arrested last week when police seized $97k of meth at his home.

'Wellbeing potentially at risk': AFL team hit with $100k fine over concussion protocol
Port Adelaide have been hit with a massive fine for mishandled concussion management.

Gregor Paul: Why Bledisloe II should be an emotional occasion for All Blacks fans
Opinion: This weekend should be treated as a landmark occasion for rugby fans.

'Whereabouts unknown': Chinese company lodges claim against Napier water bottling plant shareholder
Court documents detail allegations that commercial deal involved "bribery" in China.

New tiger matched with zoo female for breeding
Scout, Peggy and Sang just moved into their new homes.

Threat of China’s Pacific pursuit driving NZ’s new defence strategy
The documents contain some of the strongest language used by the Govt on China.

Human remains found in search for Australian army helicopter
The black box crucial to explaining the tragedy is yet to be found.

Craft breweries: Alcohol excise hikes ‘a slap in the face’
Independent craft breweries around the country say excise hikes are squeezing businesses.

Auckland Zoo elephant's chance at forever home as new fundraiser launched
'There’s no real substitute for an elephant being with other elephants.'

Something old, something new: An inside look at a freshly reopened Melbourne hotel
With restaurant, rooftop pool and luxe rooms, you should make a date with this hotel.

How many is too many non-academic staff at universities?
OPINION: Stanford has more administrators than undergrads. In NZ, results may surprise.

Could this be the ultimate luxury wellness retreat in Queensland?
No screen time, organic cuisine, meditation — this is where your life will change.

Gregor Paul: Wallabies' World Cup outlook is brighter than All Blacks'
Opinion: The Bledisloe is not a good indicator of what may follow at the World Cup.

Australia's 'most horrific' child sex abuse case: Childcare worker faces 1600 charges
Detectives describe the case as one of the ‘most horrific’ in Australian history.

How concerned should we be about the exodus to Australia?
NZ's migration figures are steadily ticking up.

Climate goals could leave places like NZ 'priced out' of aviation, say airports
Australia and New Zealand could be 'priced out' of future air travel.