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'The Castle vibe': Oz lawyers seek justice for NZers
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'The Castle vibe': Oz lawyers seek justice for NZers

Queensland may have breached tax treaty by levying land taxes and surcharges on NZ buyers.

Garth Bray 08 Oct 2024
Rio Tinto in talks to acquire Arcadium Lithium
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Rio Tinto in talks to acquire Arcadium Lithium

Lithium has been one of Rio Tinto’s priorities for growth.

Spy mania sows fear among Russia’s scientists
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Spy mania sows fear among Russia’s scientists

Collaboration with New Zealand and others in the West comes back to haunt researchers.

Surgeons say ‘ballet body’ is in. Here’s what that means
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Surgeons say ‘ballet body’ is in. Here’s what that means

Fuelled by the rise of blockbuster weight-loss drugs, thinness is making a comeback.