Spike in Covid cases in Australian state blamed on infected people socialising
New cases include people who knew they were infected but continued to socialise.
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The body of Zane Meyer was found in a Melbourne paddock.
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Australia's been put on alert – but the damage could already be done.
Whale's fight to free baby from shark nets
A whale and its calf have been freed after the pair became tangled in shark nets.
Australian man jailed for threatening to kill Jacinda Ardern
Posts included statements that he wanted Muslims dead.
Border botch-up hasn't jeopardised transtasman bubble - Peters
Differing border restrictions are in the spotlight as leaders discuss transtasman bubble.
Shareholders take Dreamworld to task over fallout from 2016 fatal accident
A lawsuit against Dreamworld operators claims a "total failure" in safety regulations.
Qantas grounds international flights to all but one country
International flights will not resume until late October, with one notable exception.
Bubble burst? The Aussie warning that spells bad news for Kiwis
Australian Tourism Minister warns travellers not to get their hopes up.
Gang war fears grow: Mongols boss locked up over loaded pistol
Mongols leader robbed Greazy Dogs rival of gang colours at knifepoint, police allege.
The return of the platypuses
New York Times: Rescued from Australia's fires, these wild platypuses are returned home.
Teen stabbed to death, six arrested in Melbourne
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre in Melbourne's west.
Police to investigate after cop filmed punching Aboriginal man during arrest
An officer was filmed appearing to punch an Aboriginal man on the ground during an arrest.
US-China trade war put Australia technology development at risk
The US-China tech war may have significant impact on defence contracts held by Australia.
Family of Aussie man sentenced to death issues public plea
The family of an Australian man sentenced to death in China has issued a public plea.
Karm Gilespie not the first Australian sent to China's death row
Australian Karm Gilespie is on death row in China.
200kg meth bust in NZ: British man jailed for nearly 10 years
The case also had links to a 766kg MDMA bust in Queensland.
Call to rename 'offensive' Aussie cheese brand
There is a push to rename Coon cheese because of the offence it causes.
'Crocodile tears': Kiwis slam Pete Evans' controversial Covid interview
TVNZ aired the views of the celebrity chef and conspiracy theorist.
Mum finds 'amazing' hidden note during renovation
The "clever" DIY tip was left in her home 22 years ago by its previous owner.
China sentences Australian man to death for drug smuggling
China has sentenced an Australian man to death for allegedly smuggling drugs.
'Stabbing pain': X-ray reveals extent of man's horrific workplace injury
A Brisbane man's shocking workplace injury has left him in pain for years.
Aussie state first to announce border re-opening
The announcement was another step forward to the post-pandemic recovery.
'We're frustrated too': Air NZ boss says no chance of ticket refunds, gives Tasman timeframe
Air NZ boss Greg Foran says the airline needs to save even more costs.
Kate Hawkesby: Open Pacific Island borders
Comment: Cook Islands and Niue have no cases, we have no cases, why are we still waiting?
ScoMo wants 'selfish' Black Lives Matter protesters charged
He wants to see protesters charged if they ignore coronavirus gathering bans.
Aussie teen's huge Macca's feast after lost for two days
Teen who spent two freezing nights in bush alone had a simple request to eat McDonald's.
Jonah from Tonga among shows removed from NZ Netflix in response to BLM movement
The shows have previously caused controversy, with characters in blackface and brownface.
China accuses Australia of 'chronic racism'
In extraordinary attack, China's state media says Australia's 'chronic' problem worsening.
Why Pete Evans fans are losing it over a $10 Bunnings hat
The controversial chef's followers were more interested in his headgear than his update.
Couple's 'adorable' Cairns holiday offer gets PM's attention
Clarke Gayford shared a cheeky reply along with PM's secretary after holiday offer.
NZ 'drawn into' spy network, says ex-PM Helen Clark
Security expert says 'trying to get out of Five Eyes like trying to get out of the Mafia'.
Drone captures incredible sight of thousands of turtles
Up to 64,000 turtles have been filmed swarming a Queensland island in stunning footage.