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Australian charity slammed for 'racist' post
A charity has deleted a post that used stock images of an Indigenous man.

Transtasman bubble: 'Best news' or 'a big blow'?
The Queenstown mayor believes Kiwis won't want to isolate after visiting Australia.

'Born leader': Shock after league player's tragic death
Father-of-four Wiremu Kahui has succumbed to his injuries after incident two weeks ago.

'Boomer' leaves neighbour sarcastic note after being kept up by 'club music'
A homeowner sick of their neighbour's partying has left a 'passive aggressive note'.

Air NZ welcomes partial transtasman travel bubble
"The fish are biting and the beers are cold", says the Northern Territory First Minister.

Transtasman travel: Two Aussie states to open to Kiwis in fortnight
NSW and Northern Territory will welcome Kiwi travellers - with no quarantine required.

$40 million success that started with loan from parents
Brisbane sisters asked parents for a loan to open fashion store, now it's worth millions.

Hard-hit Victoria wary of third Covid-19 wave
After bungled hotel quarantine led to second lockdown, Victorians fear a repeat disaster.

How coal-loving Australia became the leader in rooftop solar
New York Times: Homeowners have made the country a powerhouse in renewable energy.

NZ woman mysteriously found dead in her bed in Australia
An investigation has been launched into the 19-year-old former Gore woman's death.

PM: Mosque killer 'unlikely' to be sent back to Australia
Talks not over, but families and survivors suggest they want him in NZ.

Covid-19: Queensland reopens NSW border
Travel between Queensland and northern NSW permitted – but comes with a stern warning.

World reacts to 'chaotic' Trump / Biden debate
Stunned at first debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden.

Ardern on Oz travel bubble: 'We hate to admit it but we miss each other'
However, she put the ball back in Australia's court.

Covid 19: Bleak prediction on vaccine
President of Australian Medical Association doubts a vaccine will be ready by 2021.

Transtasman bubble: By November? Aussie taskforce's travel plan
A tourism task force has revealed its timeline for when border restrictions should lift.

Kiwi killed at Dreamworld: Company fined $3.6m over ride tragedy
Ardent Leisure fined $3.6 million over the 2016 Thunder River Rapids ride tragedy.

Kiwi firefighter's mystery death: Anonymous tipster asked to come forward
The investigation into the hero firefighter's death in Australia remains open.

Transtasman travel bubble possible by Xmas - Ardern; South Islanders could be first
It's hoped travellers would be able to move freely between the countries by Christmas.

Quarantine-free travel to NSW 'within weeks' for Kiwis
'Whether New Zealand opens up to Australia will be a matter for New Zealand'.

'Guilty as hell': Kiwi actor Sam Neill's fury at famous case
Sam Neill has hit out at police over the imprisonment of Lindy Chamberlain.

The DNA that caught Perth serial killer
In two small yellow-lidded jars were the clues police would use to seal a conviction.

Aussies go wild for White Nutella
A Queensland snack and food reviewer has gone viral fame with a recipe for White Nutella.

Harrowing details of Jones' final moments revealed
Fellow commentator Brett Lee revived the Australian cricket great twice before he died.

Euthanasia referendum: Meet the Australian doctor helping people to die
Victoria legalised euthanasia last year. What lessons does it have for New Zealand?

Woman mauled by dog at busy Sydney shopping mall
A 55-year-old woman was mauled by a dog in an attack at a busy Sydney shopping mall.

Mark Bryers out on bail but still yet to enter pleas
The Kiwi businessman is accused of helping a crime boss structure an A$17.5m tax scam.

One question haunting Perth serial killer case
No closure for family of missing woman linked to serial killer case.

Swingers party may be linked to virus spike in Australian town
There are concerns a secret swingers party could be linked to a recent surge of Covid-19.