Siege gunman lured a sex worker to the apartment but his motives were far more sinister.

Police identify suspected Melbourne terrorist who killed a man and took a woman hostage.

Isis blamed the attack on Australia's membership in the coalition against the group.

Melbourne Police shot dead a gunman known to counter-terrorism officers during a siege.

Doctor with NZ links in critical condition after vicious attack outside hospital.

Heavily armed police boarded a Malaysia Airlines flight after it returned to Melbourne.

Two quick-thinking girls fought off an attacker by biting and kicking him.

A mother who killed three of her children by driving into a lake has been jailed.

Children from disadvantaged households are more likely to hit puberty early.

Caleb Jakobsson will be sentenced for running down a Melbourne mother.

Parts of Australia are getting ready for a month's worth of rain.

After a miracle on McGregor Rd, Boss Pomare's kids are planning his wedding to their mum.

During deadly Melbourne storm, Hope Carnevali struggled for breath on her front lawn.

Kiwis in Aussie are wondering about their future in what used to be the 'Lucky Country'.

Kiwis captain and teammate allegedly bought, snorted cocaine outside a Canberra nightclub.

NZ's capital ranked the best place to live in the world in a new global study.

A Melbourne grandmother who contracted swine flu is fighting for life in hospital.

PM says "serious discussions" needed after tertiary study change affecting Kiwis in Oz.

A step away from the bright lights of Melbourne is the lonely spot where Jill Meagher died

Australian woman sacrificed her own life to give kids time to flee gunman father.

Six-year-old Eugene Mahauariki was flung from a carnival ride on Easter Monday.

A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by an out-of-control vehicle in a car park.

No child, no entry - a policy that has childless adults fuming.

Shocking response from the public to racist note displayed at a Melbourne milk bar.

Bad weather meant dozens of passengers were bumped off a Melbourne to Christchurch flight.

A Melbourne corner shop has banned black teens because they "always steal".

Stephanie Holmes checks into a CBD hotel with amazing views.

Information has emerged about 15 passengers injured on a Qantas flight last week.

Two elderly women had to be rescued after becoming trapped in quicksand on a golf course.

Winston Aldworth tastes a new beer, specially brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet.