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Watch: Veteran AFL star suffers fractured neck in ugly tackle
Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek was injured during Monday’s King’s Birthday match against his former team, Collingwood.

Make it cheaper to see a doctor, Labour’s response to Stuff’s Health of the Nation survey
Labour says free GP visits would help New Zealanders get care earlier, as Stuff survey shows many are delaying treatment because of cost.

University botches law exam for second year in a row
The latest incident involved confused students being given the original, not revised, examination.

Healthcare data fuels underground cybercrime economy
Stolen patient records are now being traded alongside ransomware access, deepening risks for hospitals, suppliers and insurers across the sector.

'Sodomised' and 'tortured': Family of Fijian man allegedly beaten by officers speaks out
Warning: This story contains detailed accounts of alleged police and military brutality, including torture and sexual assault.

‘Pretty special’: NSW back Kiwis rookie and former Wallaby to clinch Origin series
Laurie Daley has brought a former Wallaby into his squad and will thrust a rising Kiwis star into his starting side for State of Origin game two.

He was moving house when his two prized cats vanished. Police found them in Massey
Two purebred cats were reunited with their owner after police traced the alleged thieves to a Massey address.

US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

‘Mayhem’: Police and social workers raise alarm about government cuts hitting kids
Police officers, social workers and Oranga Tamariki’s own staff are raising red flags about how the Government is funding youth services.

‘No chance of complacency’: Hurricanes not buying into bumbling Blues talk
Almost nobody is giving the Blues a chance. But that doesn’t include the Hurricanes.

Seven years on, police still seek answers in Rotorua mother’s death
Investigators say the case remains open and are appealing for information about Melissa Jones and clothing believed to have been worn before her death.

Rome probes Israeli minister over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Coal Chimneys Crash In New Era For Renewables In Australia

Rough sleepers, beggars should not be subject to move-on orders - Auckland Council
Most councillors have agreed to ask for begging and rough sleeping to be removed from the bill, because it could displace people who are already vulnerable

Broadcom expands Spring security with faster patches
Java developers using Spring will get faster fixes as Broadcom backs day-zero patch access and more secure dependency builds for paying customers.

US approves $8 million disaster package for Federated States of Micronesia after Typhoon Sinlaku
The United States has approved an initial US$8 million disaster relief package for the Federated States of Micronesia following the devastation caused by the super typhoon in April.

Kiwi surfing legend dies in Indonesia
The New Zealand surfing community is mourning the death of Troy Hirst after he died in Indonesia.

'Really devastating': 19-year-old entrepreneur has ‘entire business’ stolen
Claudia Hopkins has vowed to be back for summer.

Locals ‘need places like this’: Historic pub saved from closure at the eleventh hour
An iconic Otago pub was set to shuttered unless a buyer was found. But in stepped the owner of a nearby pub.

Canterbury man's skullet hair to stay
Charlie James loves his look - his Mum's not so keen.

Travel insurance might not help if high fuel prices cancel your flight
It is common for travel insurance policies to exclude cancellations caused by airline operational decisions.

Her hit divorce memoir may not have told the whole story. Maybe it doesn’t matter
Washington Post: Belle Burden's legions of fans appear unfazed by gaps in her story.