WorldAustralia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfiresHomes in the worst hit zones are not built to withstand these conditions, fire chief says.08 Jan 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
WorldMan shot dead by police after six-hour siege on NSW Central CoastThe standoff began as a welfare check at the Springfield home.07 Jan 09:04 PM
CricketBethell slams maiden century to give England hope in final Ashes testEngland are desperate for another morale-boosting win after victory in the previous test.07 Jan 08:15 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
WorldAlbanese tours Queensland flood disaster zoneTowns have been cut off, and thousands of livestock are missing or dead.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215 The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.06 Jan 04:00 PM
SportHead and Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes TestHead’s third ton of the series could reshape Australia’s test batting order.06 Jan 09:16 AM
New ZealandEB Games proposes shutting down all NZ stores, ending local operationsUnder the proposal, all 38 New Zealand stores and the distribution centre would shut.06 Jan 05:48 AM
CricketAshes: Australia take the lead on third dayEngland hold a 218-run lead after the second day of the final Ashes test. 05 Jan 10:55 PM
TravelThe eight greatest holidays to book in 2026 – according to our travel writersFrom Taiwanese ghosts to a $40 train ride in Sri Lanka, these are this year's top getaways05 Jan 04:00 PM
CricketHead hits back for Australia after Root's majestic 160England hold a 218-run lead after the second day of the final Ashes test. 05 Jan 07:40 AM
WorldChilling image as woman injured after brick thrown from overpassThe driver was left with glass fragments in her eyes after the incident.05 Jan 03:23 AM
WorldTributes for inflatable castle survivor killed in e-bike crashLucas Reid, 15, died after his e-bike hit a telephone pole on New Year’s Eve.04 Jan 11:02 PM
Sport'Some sort of miracle': Australian cricket great makes remarkable recovery, wakes from comaThe 54-year-old was diagnosed with meningitis and placed in an induced coma.04 Jan 07:51 PM
WorldMiner dies after underground roof collapse at Queensland coal mineThe worker was found dead after a roof collapse 1km underground on Friday.03 Jan 11:39 PM
WorldPolice to carry long-arm rifles at final Ashes test in Sydney following Bondi attackA sold-out crowd of 48,000 is expected at the Sydney Cricket Ground.03 Jan 04:19 AM
WorldMajor rescue operation after Australian coal mine roof collapsesThe incident occurred about 1km underground at Curragh Mine in Blackwater.02 Jan 08:20 PM
CricketAustralia’s Khawaja announces retirement from international cricketThe 39-year-old will finish with 88 tests if he is picked for the upcoming Sydney match.01 Jan 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Positive signs': Aussie cricket great shares hopeful update on former teammate in comaFormer Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is battling meningitis in Brisbane hospital.01 Jan 08:46 PM
WorldFrom grief to fireworks: How the world welcomed 2026Crowds in Sydney paused for a minute's silence before 9 tonnes of fireworks.31 Dec 05:40 PM
New ZealandFake Bookabach listing: 'Who did I just pay $10,000 to?'A group of Kiwi friends arrived at the Gold Coast to find they had been duped.31 Dec 02:59 AM
Sport'Fight of his life': Former Aussie cricket star in coma with meningitisThe 54-year-old was rushed to a Brisbane hospital on Boxing Day.31 Dec 12:25 AM
TravelKiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’ There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.30 Dec 08:33 PM
WorldAustralian police say alleged Bondi Beach shooters 'acted alone'Investigators say there is no evidence the accused were part of a wider cell.30 Dec 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emergesThe country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.29 Dec 09:00 PM
World2025 in review: This is your teen’s brain on phones and social mediaNew studies have shed light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use.29 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBondi Beach attack hero says he wanted to protect 'innocent people'Fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed went viral for wresting a gun from one of the assailants.29 Dec 06:08 AM
CricketBrendon McCullum needs a result in Sydney to save his jobAustralia have not lost a Test at the SCG since the 2010-11 Ashes series.28 Dec 04:50 PM
New Zealand‘Someone got their licence from the Weet-Bix box’: The year’s viral video hitsFrom spectacular driver fails to fireworks shenanigans, six wild moments caught on camera.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMega property deals: The 11 biggest commercial sales of the yearWho's still got money to buy $1.8b of properties in 2025? An exclusive list answers that.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWorn down by worry, parents look longingly at Australia’s social media banNY Times: Many parents around the world want similarly tough action in their countries.28 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCruise ship runs aground on PNG reef weeks after passenger deathIt was the ship's first voyage since an 80-year-old passenger died in October.28 Dec 04:54 AM
WorldAustralia backs Trump strikes on NigeriaThe Australian Government supported Trump's air strikes targeting 'Isis terrorist scum'.26 Dec 06:44 PM
