Kiwis who have lived in Australia since childhood are lodging - and winning - race discrimination complaints, saying they are facing discrimination in the Australian job market.

An unknown man is said to have threatened glamour couple Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom, according to reports.

A Jetstar flight attendant has been stood down in Australia, after allegations that he contacted a 15-year-old female passenger, who had not given him her name, via Facebook soon after their flight.

There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.

Criminals are fleeing Australia with little hope of extradition.

More than 70,000 footie fans are expected to line the footpaths of Melbourne's CBD today for the AFL grand final parade.