Anger is brewing after thieves used storm devastation as cover to steal from businesses.

The last thing David Clarke told his wife was "I'm not going to win".

Cyclone Debbie looked like "garbage" until one factor made a storm-chaser take notice.

Young family stuck in New Zealand and unable to take their sick baby home on plane.

Former girlfriend of backpacker rape accused says he beat her up.

A Brisbane woman who wasn't happy with her meal was caught adding her own hair to her almost finished meal before refusing to pay the bill.

The British backpacker held captive by her boyfriend revealed her ordeal to a petrol station owner.

A suspect who allegedly held a British backpacker hostage and raped her says he was born in New Zealand.

Woman allegedly held against her will in Queensland tried to call family.

DISTRESSING CONTENT: Father admits not thinking "anything of it at the time" after 3-year-old daughter complained of being sexually abused.

Court hears how flatmate tried to revive 3-year-old as little girl's dad ignored pleas for help.

A protection order could not keep Tara Brown safe from her ex-partner, who had a lengthy list of criminal convictions.

The young daughter of slain Kiwi woman Tara Brown still asks after her "mummy" and wants to know if she will get a new one "just like" her.

Two people who saw Tara Brown beaten to death have spoken of its impact on them.

Lionel Patea says he cannot remember beating his ex-partner to death - today he was sentenced to life in prison.

Court hears of Kiwi woman Tara Brown screaming for help shortly before her death.

The man accused of murdering Kiwi-born mum Tara Brown after running her car off the road on the Gold Coast will go on trial tomorrow.

Kiwi allegedly involved in a worldwide paedophile ring that abused the adopted son of a gay Australian couple has been named.

A teenager's obscenity-laden rant at a cab driver has gone viral.

Comment: Images of empty stands at Suncorp Stadium on the opening day of the Brisbane Tens show the concept is a pooch screw, writes Tyson Otto.

Religious woman booked 134 flights over two years - and paid nothing.

Tony Veitch writes: Asking All Blacks to turn up, train their backsides off, plus learn a new format of the game in 10 days. Why not?

A young man has been shot dead while filming a hip hop music video in a Brisbane CBD hotel.

Veteran Aussie Brad Hodges has joined the chorus of disapproval calling Brendon McCullum's ban "a mockery".

Gable Tostee has taken to social media to dismiss as 'nonsensical' suggestions of him being recharged over Warriena Wright's balcony death.

Controversial former Black Cap captain Brendon McCullum has opened up about falling in love with cricket again.

Auckland commuters can groan in agreement with a report that reveals the city has the worst travel times and reliability in Australia and New Zealand.

The death of a 13-year-old Brisbane boy in a choking "game" has sparked warnings for parents to educate their children about the dangers of the online craze.

Footage of a deadly brown snake eating a carpet python in Australia has proved popular internet viewing.

Raonic, who upset Roger Federer in the 2016 final, is top seed this week.