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Australian Super Netball clubs circle for Silver Ferns vice-captain
Kate Heffernan wants the Silver Ferns eligibility rules to change.

'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's Mainland
Japanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.

Body in bushland confirmed as missing teen Pheobe Bishop
James Wood and Tanika Bromley are charged with her murder.

Crusaders playmaker confirms departure after Super Rugby Pacific final
James O'Connor will be looking to depart as a champion when the Crusaders host the Chiefs.

'I said sack him – then wrote his book': Why Gregor Paul authored Ian Foster's autobiography
Despite adversity, Foster led the All Blacks to the 2023 World Cup final.

Australian police investigate suspected gangland shooting of three people
A third attempt on Samimjan Azari’s life this year has left three people injured.

'Incriminating conduct': Death cap mushroom trial's explosive claims
Prosecutors claim Erin Patterson faked illness in hospital visit.

From the harbour to the 'burbs, here's what's new in Sydney
Jenée Tibshraeny checks out Sydney's latest redevelopments.

Save $1000 on luxury tours with this week's Hot Deals
Save on 2025-2026 travel when you book early.

Analysis: Aukus shift amid fears US stretched thin and China has naval edge
China’s naval fleet now outnumbers that of the United States, with more than 370 vessels.

'Quite incredible': Go Racing's thrilling journey to Royal Ascot
Albert Bosma's Go Racing has three horses competing at Royal Ascot this week.

Tragic details emerge after Australian teen Pheobe Bishop's death
The tragedy that separated a teen from her boyfriend before she died has been revealed.

Kiwi teen loses deportation battle after killing Melbourne motorcyclist
The 17-year-old dragged the rider for 85m before leaving him for dead.

Pier picks up Stradbroke consolation
Pier ventured across the Tasman as the winner of four races in New Zealand.

How an Australian ex-banker's NZ visit resulted in a prison sentence
Police caught pair red-handed after they were flown to Auckland for a cocaine burglary.

How organised crime in the Pacific poses risks for New Zealand
Samoa intercepted 10kg of meth early this year, its largest known smuggling operation.

War Machine's run at Eagle Farm to evoke memories of pivotal pair in gelding's career
The 4-year-old will start the popular elect in Saturday’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap

South Africa close in on World Test Championship victory over Australia
The Proteas need 69 runs with two days to play at the home of cricket.

Stock Takes: Why NZ's largest firms are suddenly ripe for takeover talks
Fletcher Building, Spark and Ryman are potentially all on the radar.

Mushroom poisoning murder-accused grilled on eighth and final day in witness box
Erin Patterson denied making a sixth mushroom meal for her husband, saying it was extra.