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A pistol that belonged to bushranger Dan Kelly, the youngest brother of Ned Kelly, has sold at auction for $A122,000 in Melbourne.

The Veterinary Association has had no reports of farm stock in the National Park area being affected by ash from Mount Tongariro.

New Zealand director Sir Peter Jackson's film company has acknowledged several animals died while it was making the Hobbit movies, including two horses and a steer in what it called "unfortunate…

An international animal rights organisation plans to protest at the world premiere of the Hobbit movie in Wellington, saying film-makers contributed to the death and mistreatment of animals. Audio

The unbeaten Frankel has romped home with the Cartier Horse of the Year award for the second successive year. The four-year-old was retired unbeaten last month after winning 14 races...

Race clubs in Australia have withheld almost $A600,000 from winnings by racehorses owned by mining tycoon Nathan Tinkler to offset his debts.

More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the Canterbury A P show, which opens in Christchurch on Wednesday and celebrates its 150th anniversary. Audio

A man arrested before the arrival of Prince Charles in central Auckland on Monday has denied preparing to commit an assault.

The first race day in Canterbury's annual Cup and Show week gets under way on Saturday.

The star New Zealand jockey James McDonald has had his appeal against a 14-meet suspension dismissed, and the 20-year-old will miss next weekend's New Zealand Cup at Riccarton. McDonald wanted...

Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon is unlikely to contest next year's race while former winner Americain has been retired. Green Moon owner Lloyd Williams says the horse has pulled up...

The offers are already pouring in for young New Zealand jockey James Macdonald after riding Fiorente to second place in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. Macdonald, who's only been based in Australia...

Australian horse Green Moon has won the 2012 Melbourne Cup. Audio

The Australian jockey Damien Oliver, who will ride Americain in the Melbourne Cup later on Tuesday, has admitted to placing an illegal bet on a rival horse and could face...

Sir Patrick Hogan says it is becoming increasingly difficult for Southern Hemisphere horses to win the Melbourne Cup. Audio

The French stayer Dunaden will have to overcome a wide barrier to defend his Melbourne Cup crown. Dunaden, to be ridden by Craig Williams, drew barrier 16 in the 24-horse...

Lobbying among Vanuatu's political parties to form a coalition government is in full swing even before official results are confirmed from Tuesday's general election. However many voters remain…