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Driver 'shattered' after dead baby left on roof
Funeral vehicle driver who left the body of a baby on the roof is "absolutely shattered'.

Killer mum's 'gut instinct' missed
A killer mum made a stunning admission before she set off a horrifying chain of events.

Aussie's disturbing attitude to domestic violence revealed
Australia is going backwards in terms of its attitude towards violence against women.

Audrey Young: Something has changed in China-NZ story
COMMENT: There'll be plenty to talk about when Jacinda Ardern finally gets to Beijing.

Dead baby found on side of the road in Queensland
Road workers traumatised after they found baby's body after it fell from funeral car roof.

After meeting 'Aussie's biggest steer', meet Lil' Bill
"Occasionally, we get a case that has us scratching our heads a bit."

Dad lashes out after 'monster' mum found not guilty of drowning son
Dad of a little boy who was drowned by mother lashes out over her "evil, twisted" actions.

8000 told to flee 'catastrophic' Queensland fires
Thousands ordered to evacuate immediately as a fast-moving bushfire bears down.

Holy cow! Check out the size of big Knickers
194cm tall and weighing 1.4 tonnes meet the seven-year-old Holstein Friesian: Knickers

Handle China with care, warns Bridges
Choosing swimming lanes does not fit with NZ's independent foreign policy, says PM Ardern.

Aussie fish and chips shop slammed for controversial name
The owner isn't backing down despite sparking outrage.

Accused killer mum: 'I had to drown my babies'
Mother who drowned her son and tried to do the same to his older brother was delusional.

Bondi to Manly: Epic 80km Sydney walking track planned
The 80km walking track between Bondi and Manly is set to be one of the world's best.

Alleged child rapist 'should die in jail'
Top cop says a Sydney man who allegedly raped a girl in a toilet should never be released.

Three for the kids: Paris
Here are the best things to do in the City of Lights if you're visiting in winter.

Kiwi toddler given gift of life twice this year
Pīpīwharauroa Wallace has twice been given the greatest gift of all this year - life.

Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.

Revealing clue: Why mum of dead beach baby wasn't charged by police
A crucial clue into the death of a baby girl reveals why the mother has not been charged.

Dad's heartwarming job plea for son with Aspergers
After seeing his son struggling to find a job a dad decided to reach out to the community.

Price on her head: Why Aussie woman freed from Bali jail could be in danger
Valuable information Bali Nine member gave the authorities could come back to bite her.

Teacher who had sex with pupil 'branded him with cigarette'
Teacher branded student with a cigarette and threatened self harm when he went home.

'The size of Tasmania': Huge dust storm threatens Sydney and Canberra
The dust is expected to gradually thicken over Sydney in the next few hours.

Bali Nine drug smuggler Renae Lawrence released from jail
The Bali Nine drug mule is due to head home to Australia, where she may face more charges.

Sinister new claim about Gold Coast baby death
A baby girl found dead on a beach may have been "sacrificed" by her parents.

'Terribly disturbing': Twist in death of baby found dead on beach
Investigation into death of a baby girl on a Queensland beach takes a surprise twist.

How a shy panel beater became Bali jail's top dog
Renae Lawrence's 13 years in Bali's Kerobokan jail in Indonesia led to her redemption.

Heart attack survivor's message to men: Get an annual health check
Eight men die of preventable causes in New Zealand every day.

Wipeout: $500m share price dive after Fletcher downgrade
Stock falls more than 10 per cent, wiping $500m from market cap.

Baby's tragic life before beach death
A baby girl was found washed up on a Gold Coast beach in shocking circumstances.