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French horse Gold Trip has won the 162nd edition of the A$8 million (NZ$8.8m) Melbourne Cup as crowds headed back to a rainswept Flemington after years of Covid-19 disruptions.

The final phase of the new telehealth service will expand access to safe abortions for people who live in remote areas or are in financial hardship, abortion rights advocates say. Audio

The tackle height will be lowered in community rugby in 2023.

The Green Party says corporations aren't paying their fair share of tax and the current system is unfair - so it's offering two different systems that could be used to calculate the excess profits. Audio

A windfall tax on big corporate profits could detract investors from New Zealand, and is unlikely to find support with businesses, two industry figures say. Audio

Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won Brazil's bitterly fought election, ending the country's most right-wing government in decades.

This week's Household Labour Force Survey is predicted to show the rate of unemployment has dropped, with the ongoing shortage of workers further turning up the heat on wage growth.

The government wants to make it easier for communities to put in place rules around the sale of alcohol in their area.

First Person - The choice of women to wear hijab has been highlighted by protests in Iran. Mahvash Ikram reflects on it - and the sense of freedom a hijab gives her.

A recent revival of local prime-time TV documentaries has highlighted some thorny social issues and raised awkward questions about justice and equality. Among them was a revealing investigation this…

Formula One champions Red Bull have been fined $12 million for breaching a budget cap last season and will have 10% less wind tunnel time over the next year.

Analysis - Another week of bad news for the government as hospital waiting times hit the headlines and National charges in, fair pay legislation is passed won't last long if Labour loses the next…

India's men and women cricket teams will be paid the same appearance fees to represent their country.

A New Zealand Defence Force watchdog would allow public to raise concerns of potential wrongdoing and improve accountability.

The cruise ship visiting Wellington yesterday, and Napier the day before, has not been following current Covid isolation guidelines.

New Zealand's love affair with global brands is set to expand with the introduction of nine new international franchise brands, including seven restaurant and two non-food brands.

Uncapped Blues winger Mark Telea has been called up to the All Blacks squad for Saturday's test against Japan.