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Swedish diplomats helped negotiate the release of the Australian student.
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Jetstar suspends some transtasman flights
Jetstar is pulling out of its longest standing route from the country.
Breakthrough in NSW teen's gruesome murder
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Aussie central bank cuts official rates to 1% record low
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No news a week after Australian disappears in North Korea
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Wanted businessman denied bail ahead of Australian extradition fight
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NZ mum escapes abusive Australian partner in rare case
Mother fled for NZ after she and daughter suffered physical violence at hands of the man.
'Horrible' photo that helped star earn millions
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Australia is bringing children of Isis home. Is it ready?
New York Times: Govt facing challenge of how to reintegrate them into Australia society.
Queensland's $1045 cellphone fines - AA wants same for NZ
Currently Kiwi drivers who are caught using a phone get a $80 fine and 20 demerit points.
Queensland drivers to be hit with $1000 phone fines
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Australian student arrested in North Korea
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