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The Donald Trump lie that upset New Zealanders the most

Trump gets called out on social media for repeating erroneous claim during inauguration speech

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

‘That’s the one thing we did’: New Zealand irked by Trump’s false claim US split the atom

Mayor says he will invite incoming US ambassador to visit the memorial to Sir Ernest Rutherford, the New Zealander who split the atom in a British laboratory

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2025

'Forever our crew': Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered

Wreaths and flowers been placed at a dock during a memorial for two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

AAP · Dec 31, 2024

Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Two sailors die after poor weather conditions plague annual competition

Nick Smith, 65, and 55-year-old Roy Quaden, who were competing on separate boats, have lost their lives amid poor weather conditions on the race’s course

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024

Swept overboard: Sydney to Hobart sailor’s struggle to survive alone in the ocean at night

Yacht race claims two crew members’ lives on separate boats, while survivor recounts ‘getting thrown down waves’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 27, 2024

Sailors killed in double Sydney to Hobart tragedy named ahead of ‘challenging night in the Bass Strait’

Roy Quaden, 55, and Nick Smith, 65, dead after incidents on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline

The Guardian - AU · Dec 27, 2024

Teletubbies and Traitors launch immersive events despite Wonka and Bridgerton fiascos

Wonka and Bridgerton debacles have failed to dent demand for real-life experiences based on TV shows

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Young brothers Russell and Ben Smith have been remembered as loving friends and children at a private funeral at a church in the Blue Mountains.

AAP · Sep 25, 2024

Mother charged with murdering her two sons fronts court

A mother charged with murdering her two sons has fronted court for the first time on two domestic violence murder counts.

AAP · Sep 14, 2024

'Unimaginable': father of two killed boys speaks out

The father of two young boys found dead in their Blue Mountains home has remembered his "happy, outgoing" sons as their mother remains in hospital under guard.

AAP · Sep 12, 2024