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End of Commonwealth Games? Aussie state withdraws hosting duties for 2026
The Games needs a new host after a forecast cost blow-out sank Victoria.
Western Australia’s way of water
Slip into the clear blue and experience Western Australia’s way of water. Video / Carson Bluck / Nick Dobbie
‘Functioning alcoholics’: Aussie couple's admission stuns internet
A couple has made a shocking confession about how much they drink each week.
Watch: Man and dog lost at sea for two months lived off raw fish and rainwater
A man and his dog survived on raw fish and rainwater for two months.
Hamilton opera student to sing in Australian comp semi-finals
Samoan tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono takes part in the Australian Singing Competition.
NZ cities voted among the best by Travel + Leisure readers
But one Australian city took out the top spot.
Fran O’Sullivan: China the key issue as trade ministers gather in Auckland
Opinion: Ministers coming to New Zealand from 11 countries are divided.
'You couldn’t get me to move back': Largest net migration loss to Aussie in a decade
One nurse says she has no regrets about making the move and wishes she had done it sooner.
Travel data shows autumn tourism slowdown despite record migrant numbers
Kiwis fly back from holiday hotpsots, but fewer foreign tourists land in May.
Editorial: Here’s hoping the Aussies walk away from EU trade deal
EDITORIAL: New Zealand's EU trade deal looks good compared to no deal at all.
Australian war hero appeals after losing landmark defamation case
A civil court ruling blamed Ben Roberts-Smith for the unlawful killings of four Afghans.
The macabre items that have quietly disappeared from Costco's NZ store
'Strange they’re gone, I heard people were dying to get them.'
Why the Ashes is the best sport of the year
Kris Shannon outlines five reasons why the Ashes is lapping the competition this year.
Delta Goodrem opens up about shock diagnosis
The Aussie singer was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 18 years old.
'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade deal
EU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.
Chris Rattue: Origin in NZ? The major sticking point in potential game changer
Aussie league boss has strongly signalled a desire to host State of Origin games in NZ.
Got Taylor Swift tickets? Qantas adds flights across Tasman
Australian airline says demand for seats is up by 1500 per cent.
Kathmandu CFO gets chief executive job at Hallenstein Glasson
KMD Brands’ chief financial officer Chris Kinraid will leave the Kathmandu owner.
NZ cop and football referee charged with indecently assaulting teen in Australia
A senior referee was taking part in a national football tournament across the Tasman.
PwC scandal: Google tipped off on timing of Australian tax law
Financial Times: Tech group got confidential information in auditor’s widening scandal.
Passenger divides internet with 'gross' act on flight
It's something we all do at home, but it's caused controversy on a flight.
Skincare business that started in garage partners with beauty retail giant
Lara Christie saw an “opportunity in the market”.
Virgin crew member reveals airline's surprising grooming rule
While few passengers would notice, there is a strict guide on employee appearance.
Watch: 'Hypocrisy', 'whinging Poms' - 8 times England broke the 'spirit of cricket'
England claim the moral high ground - but for years they've gone against the spirit.
'I was a coward': Boss killed former child star in crash, fled scene
The victim was walking home after socialising with colleagues when his boss ran into him.
Australians’ biggest post-holiday regrets after visiting New Zealand
Australia is our number one tourism market. That doesn’t mean there aren't any regrets.
The ‘fair go’ finally returns as new Aussie citizenship rules kick in
OPINION: The trans-Tasman relationship is back on track as citizenship rules are relaxed.
'Turns on his own country': Aussies set against each other in wild cricket backlash
Aussies and Brits fire up at their own - hilarious reactions to the carnage have emerged.