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Sydney beaches given green light to reopen following days of tar balls washing ashore
The tar balls have since been confirmed as a mixture of chemicals consistent with those found in cleaning and cosmetic products as well as fuel oil.

Learner drivers travelling 150km to sit licence tests
"Auckland's the problem child" when it comes to a blowout in wait times to sit licence tests, NZTA says.

Convicted killer Christopher Patterson released from prison
The 54-year-old was jailed for life in 2008 after pleading guilty to the murder of a South Otago teenager.

Jailed gymnastics coach who sexually abused young girls has minimum non-parole period reduced
Gregory Pask will have to served roughly 7 years and 10 months behind bars before applying to the Parole Baord. He previously was ordered to serve 10 years.

Du Val minority shareholders taking legal action against Financial Markets Authority
Papers have been served at the High Court by a group of investors of the property group, who are unhappy at the company being placed in statutory management.

Alcohol-related suicides higher risk for Maori and Pacific women - study
Researchers are calling for more kaupapa Maori targeted public health interventions following the study's findings.

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Elton John returns to stage at Dua Lipa show
It was Sir Elton's first stage appearance since ending his farewell tour and since his eye problems.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting Australia. In 1983, his tour with Princess Diana was 'utterly traumatic'
A 21-year-old on one of her first official tours abroad, Princess Diana landed in Alice Springs with one task: Shore up Australia's fealty to the crown.

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