Fancy owning your own slice of paradise? Tropical islands off Australia have rarely been cheaper.

There has been speculation that the murder of Sydney businessman Michael McGurk may be linked to revelations of bribes involving state and federal Labour politicians he said he had on tape.

A senior Kiwi forward has reportedly bashed Souths coach Jason Taylor during an end of season drinking session in Sydney.

A woman stuck in a Spotlight store lift discovers her emergency phone operator is in Australia.

A 15-year-old is beaten to death during a lunchtime dispute over school seats.

The Springboks may be jubilant but pretenders to their crown should allow themselves a wee smile, writes Chris Rattue.

Man kills ex-wife, chops her body into seven pieces and tries to hide the body in a brick wall he was building in Australia, days before her wedding.