Milk Production at Fonterra Cooperative Facility

NZ farmers agree dairy sale to French group

Majority of farmers favour sale of Fonterra's global consumer and associated businesses

80-year-old cruise passenger found dead after excursion

Body of traveller recovered after she failed to board her ship

Police are investigating the death of an 80-year-old traveller who was stranded on Lizard Island, part of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

WWI soldiers' messages in bottle found 100 years later

Messages written by 2 Australian soldiers a few days into their voyage to Europe war front

This photo provided by Deb Brown shows a bottle with letters inside in Condingup, Australia, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Longer walks better for heart health: Study

For the least active, two 15-minute walks a day may offer big heart-health benefits

According to a new study, the pattern of walking – not just the step count – makes a difference.

Murray cod swims 860km, smashing records

Scientists say the record swim reveals new insights into river health and fish behaviour

Understanding Murray cod allows researchers to adapt water flows to protect their environment.

Surgeons remove up to 100 magnets from teen's gut

Doctors forced to remove tissue from teen's intestines

After suffering four days of abdominal pain, the unnamed teen was taken to Tauranga Hospital on the North Island. For illustrative purposes only.

US, Australia sign rare earths deal, submarines

Trump, Albanese meet in Washington to focus on subs, critical minerals

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump speak to reporters after signing a $8.5 billion rare earth minerals agreement during a bilateral meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Albanese is visiting the U.S. Capital to meet with President Trump and later visit the Pentagon.

Unexpected guest: Crocodile spotted in resort pool

Guests stay calm as wildlife officers safely remove the surprise swimmer from luxury hotel

Crocodile cools off in luxury resort pool in Australia as guests sunbathe nearby

World record: Man spends 20 minutes introducing himself

Lawrence Watkins holds the Guinness World Record for the longest personal name.

Lawrence Watkins: The man with a name that takes 20 minutes to say

After India, Wise gets UAE nod for money transfers

Global money transfer firm gets UAE license for domestic and cross-border fund transfers

After India, Wise gets Central Bank nod for fund transfer services in UAE

Palau leader in 'world first' underwater interview

Surangel Whipps Jr conducts interview with a "mermaid" alongside a giant clam

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr addresses the opening session of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life until June 13, at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in the French riviera city of Nice, on June 9, 2025.

N Zealand opens 2 new residency paths — who's eligible?

Move forms part of latest strategy to bolster labour capacity, stabilise the economy

New Zealand offers stunning living, free schooling, and public healthcare — plus permanent residency lets you live, work, and roam freely. With top infrastructure and a chill lifestyle, it’s a global favourite for good reason.

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