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Aspiring rapper who brutally murdered NZ man over lunch insult lodges appeal
Aspiring rapper was jailed for 'cowardly' murder of a Kiwi man on the Gold Coast.

'I was stranded': 50th wedding anniversary trip to Australia scuppered by 1971 assault conviction
The shocked couple ended up spending their big day, one on either side of the Tasman.

Hallenstein Glasson’s early FY25 trading up, but NZ retail still challenging
Hallenstein Glasson shared its first results for FY25, and Australia is performing well.

'Hold my beer': Witness recalls moments before Aussie's shark net death
'I said 'stop', you could see what was going to happen,' witness reveals.

Man extradited to stand trial for assault on partner's late father
A man's lost his bid to stay in NZ and avoid criminal trial across the ditch.

Body wrapped in plastic found in bushland near Sydney Airport
NSW Police are appealing for any information that may help identify a 'mystery woman'.

Ex-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in Australia
A conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.

Kiwi pilot saves lost couple stalked by crocodile in outback Queensland
'On his first job he’s been sent to the middle of nowhere.'

A year of Australian food festivals worth travelling for
Make 2025 your tastiest year to travel.

Couple stranded in 40C heat stalked by croc after 4WD lost in flood waters
The couple wrote two large 'SOS' signs in the dirt, leading rescuers to their location.

Experience the ultimate luxury on a private Australian island
Live like a filthy rich Robinson Crusoe.

How my unexpected love for a cruise holiday evolved
Cruise on Celebrity Edge: luxury, fun, and relaxation from Sydney to Tasmania.

Man dead after yachts collide in Sydney
A man believed to be in his 50s had a severe chest injury and died at the scene.

’So much pain’: Bindi’s secret struggle
She opens up about the heartbreaking reality of life before sharing her health struggles.

'Zero tolerance': Aussie PM condemns masked arsonists after fire engulfs Melbourne synagogue
Melbourne synagogue gutted by fire; police hunt masked arsonists.

CCTV captures bizarre dairy robbery: Worker shot by Super Soaker water gun loaded with paint
Dairy worker leapt on man's back in an attempt to capture him.

PM's Spotify backlash: Dua Lipa, Post Malone on Luxon's most-listened list
Luxon also asked his followers what they thought of his music taste.

'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ
'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.

Americans shocked by Christmas detail in Bluey episode
'It is a former British colony thing'.

Robert Irwin shares unseen photos of dad Steve to mark 21st birthday
'It can be hard to celebrate the milestones when there’s someone missing.'

Meta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZ
PLUS: Bayly nudges telcos, social media firms with new open letters.

Save more on your next holiday with this week's hot travel deals
From Queenstown to New York: Four travel deals you don't want to miss out on.

Spotless NZ businesses sold in cleaning, catering shakeup
Clients include a major stadium and some of the country's most prestigious schools.

Robert Irwin’s ‘heartbreaking’ admission about father Steve
'Can’t beat around the bush', the 20-year-old said while discussing an upcoming milestone.

Jailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plot
Sifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.

Steal my itinerary: How to spend a weekend on the Sunshine Coast
Not sure where to eat or what to do? Check out our full itinerary.

Five travel must-dos in NZ and Australia for December and 2025
Doorstep travel has never been better.

Aussie jailed for 'depraved' crimes against kids in childcare centres
Ashley Paul Griffith pleaded guilty to raping and sexual abusing more than 60 children.

'Disappointed': Social media companies slam Australia's under-16 ban
The crackdown on social media for youth has been approved by Australia's Parliament.