A long-running turf war between rival crime clans left nearly 30 people dead between 1998 and 2006. The main players are dead or in jail, but the violence continues.

As Marco Rojas looks set to play his football for the Melbourne Victory next season, Michael Brown looks at whether it's the best move for him.

Fire has destroyed the Melbourne home of the parents of professional golfer Aaron Baddeley.

New Zealand's Cecilia Cho will take a five-shot lead into the final round of the Riversdale Cup in Melbourne today.

When the sun's out, Melbourne's all about action, says Michael Burgess.

The Melbourne Rebels are investigating an alleged nightclub incident last weekend involving Danny Cipriani.

Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

An Auckland woman used practical tricks for extra space in the smallest room.

If you're heading to Melbourne in early March, have your tastebuds primed.

If you are in the team worried about Showcause's Wellington Cup ninth, you are in a different team to Frank Ritchie.

Well-drawn Sierra Nevada could justify Otto's Derby aspirations.

NSW Waratahs strike weapon Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of Friday's Super Rugby opener against the Melbourne Rebels.

Melbourne are preparing to start their 2011 NRL season without star fullback Billy Slater, whose recovery from shoulder surgery is slower than expected.

Soprano Tiffany Speight shares her travelling tips.

Valentine's Day is a time for love, but Melbourne hotel workers say they are fed up with cleaning rooms covered in fruits, chocolates and other things.

We need better shop verandas and input from property moguls and their tenants.

Reigning Horse of the Year Typhoon Tracy has won the first group one race of 2011, making it back-to-back wins in the CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.

Trainer has reservations before feature but top sprinter proves too powerful.

Shane Warne is looking for somewhere sexy to take Liz Hurley for lunch in Melbourne, and spaghetti on toast won't cut it.