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Taylor Swift is the first woman to have 100 million monthly listeners on digital music service Spotify.
Music

Taylor Swift academic conferences to be held in Aus, NZ

The couple were seated next to an “emotional support dog” that farted and slobbered all over the man's legs.
Singapore

Couple seated next to ‘farting’ dog gets $1,600 refund

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - New Zealand v South Africa - World Cup warm-up - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - August 25, 2023 New Zealand players perform the haka before the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
Sports

World Cup awaits New Zealand haka and French response

The success of the Women's World Cup for co-hosts Australia and New Zealand, as seen in the attendance for the Panama-France match in Sydney, could see both nations making a bid for the men's tournament.
Football

New Zealand keen to host men's World Cup with Australia

    New Zealand's players celebrate after winning the 2023 Women's World Cup Group A football match between against Norway at Eden Park in Auckland last Thursday.
    Football

    NZ World Cup players forced down fire exits in hotel blaze

    Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas (in red) played the last 15 minutes of her side's 3-0 win over Costa Rica in their World Cup 2023 opener.
    Football

    Spain crush Costa Rica 3-0 in World Cup group opener

    New Zealand's Hannah Wilkinson celebrating after scoring in the 1-0 Women's World Cup win over Norway at Eden Park in Auckland on July 20, 2023.
    Football

    NZ beat Norway to clinch historic win in Women’s World Cup

    The shooting happened just hours ahead of the opening match of the ninth Women’s soccer World Cup at Eden Park in Auckland.
    World

    NZ shooter kills two on eve of Women’s Soccer World Cup

    New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins told reporters there was no ongoing risk and he had spoken with football’s governing body Fifa.
    Football

    NZ shooting: Women’s World Cup teams shocked but safe