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'When you know better, you do better': Cyclone Gabrielle survivors prepare as Alfred bears down on Queensland
Hawke’s Bay residents in Queensland say the preparation is immense compared to Gabrielle.

Australia readies as cyclone veers towards eastern coast
Tropical cyclone set to hit near Brisbane on Friday, the region's first in over 50 years.

‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations
Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.

‘Incredibly dangerous’ Cyclone Alfred changes course off Queensland coast
Residents warned of up to 700mm rain; flash flooding expected in coastal areas.

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Reds hit 50 in win over Moana Pasifika
All the action from the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Reds and Moana Pasifika

'Cheaper than roses': Jetstar launches Valentine's Day sale
The sale will last for just eight hours.

NZ cycling star sets, then breaks world record
Bryony Botha set a world record in the 4000m individual pursuit in Brisbane.

Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.

Tributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, dies
He played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.

Friend recounts horror as NZ woman allegedly set on fire by ex in Australia
'I just sensed there was going to be danger when I saw him walk up the stairs.'

'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence
“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”

Kiwi in Brisbane fighting for life after ex-partner sets her on fire
A GoFundMe page for her family has already raised $22,000.

‘Horrified’: Duped Kiwi couple book hotel for Xmas holiday, end up at a mall
'I was horrified that this happened to us and of all days on Christmas Eve'

Australia vs India: Play abandoned on opening day of third test due to rain
Only 13.2 overs were bowled on day one of the test in Brisbane.

'I was stranded': 50th wedding anniversary trip to Australia scuppered by 1971 assault conviction
The shocked couple ended up spending their big day, one on either side of the Tasman.

'Dodgy': Shock rental listing for flatmate labelled 's**t show'
It might appear a normal listing. But there is a major catch.

Queensland woman’s arm severed in vicious dog attack
Queensland woman has arm severed in a vicious dog attack.

Second body found after Queensland house fire, babysitter believed dead
An 8-year-old girl was found dead inside the home.

Get spooked in Nevada's notorious ghost towns this Halloween
This week's Travel Alerts: May you never run out of things to do and places to go.