'No shame': Aussie politician slammed for insensitive White Island tweet
The retired politician's tweet tried to link the tragedy to climate change.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAustralia
As water runs low, can life in the Australian outback go on?
New York Times: In Australia's vast interior, rivers and lakes are disappearing.
'Our duty is to return loved ones' - PM
The NZ Defence Force is due to approach White Island at first light today.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
'Frustrating' twist in child rape case
The convicted rapist brutally attacked a seven-year-old girl inside a dance studio toilet.
'Looks like hell': World reacts with horror as Australia burns
Media outlets around the world have reacted, saying the country is "choking" as it burns.
Watch: 'Firenado' rages across Queensland bush
The 'firenado' is one of more than 100 fires currently blazing across eastern Australia.
Road to redemption: Roswell's remarkable Black Sticks return
It's been four years out in the cold, now Dwayne Rowsell is back with a point to prove.
Revealed: Sports stars sun-kissed wedding is today
Kayla Cullen and Shaun Johnson to tie knot in Aussie resort town.
'Mind blown': Fisherman's find in stomach
Fisherman opened the stomach of a catch to find something rather unexpected.
Victim confused attacker with boyfriend
The woman recounted how she told her attacker she loved him, thinking it was her partner.
Woman reveals how her company was destroyed by reviews
Gee McCracken's business was targeted by a handful of malicious and fake online trolls.
Why Rugby Australia settled with Folau
Outgoing Rugby Australia chairman reveals reason behind the decision to settle.
Runaway Tauranga lawyer surfaces in Australia
The solicitor left the country six years ago rather than front up to a court.
Toyota worker denied $400k redundancy over slice of pizza
Greg was one day away from scoring a huge redundancy - until his son ate a slice of pizza.
Sex, drugs and glitter: Secret lives of Uber drivers
Uber drivers have spilled on what really goes on in the back seat.
It's burning out of control: Furious mega fire bigger than Sydney
A number of blazes have joined together to create a so-called 'mega fire'.
Comment: Importing police brutality
A NZ Strike Force Raptor won't improve safety. Ultimately police bullying affects us all.
Death Penalty call: Brother unleashes as Kiwi's killer left stunned
Borce Ristevski will spend years longer in jail over the death of Kiwi wife Karen.
Heartbroken dad of twins who died in co-sleeping tragedy speaks out
"We're in a very dark place. But we have to try to keep going for our other children."
York proving mind over matter
Steve York did just three road rides before tackling four laps of Lake Taupō in 33 hours.
Man's 'disturbing' sex with teen relative in caravan
Here are the excuses man used to get away with secretly having sex with a 14-year-old.
Steve Liddle: Bolstering democracy via low-cost satellites and mobile phones
Comment: Somali elections informed by technological breakthroughs and Kiwi can-do.
She faked resume to get a govt job. Now she'll spend at least a year in jail
False education and work history was just the start of this woman's deceptions.
'Kiwi' Australian Aboriginal fights deportation to NZ
His mother is Aborginal, his father is a Kiwi - but Australia considers him an "alien".
In the new world of whiskeys, Australia strives to stand out
New York Times: Is the whiskey world becoming more like the wine world?
Mike Hosking: Donation law is laudable but ultimately pointless
Comment: Avoidance is different from evasion - for every rule there's a way around it.
Tortured and killed: Kiwi mum jailed in horrific murder case
She didn't kill - but has been jailed for "despicable deeds" leading up to pair's death.
Letters: Trust the wisdom of first people
The European agricultural mindset has severely impacted on the Australian environment .
Gold Coast Young Libs under fire over racist slur interview
Young Liberals in hot water after a racist remark about Aboriginal people.
Noosa locals outrage at backpacker beach graffiti
Furious locals have been left to clean up an "ugly" mess on the Queensland beach.
Former love rival tells Claremont killings trial about 'sneaky' affair
Bradley Edwards' first wife 'would sneak into my room' for sex.
Stomping on the 'temple' of Uluru no more
There's more reason than ever to visit the central Australian monolith post climbing ban.
Rabbit thief unmasked: Why finance exec's case was kept secret
"There must be a significant public interest where a person targets pet animals."