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Kiwi man accused of setting girlfriend on fire
A Kiwi man living in Perth with his New Zealand girlfriend has been charged after allegedly setting her alight.

Post-war child scandal uncovered by chance
Social worker's digging led to apologies from British, Australian Governments.

Western Australia: Giant appetite
Ahead of a trip to Western Australia, Pamela Wade worries about being swallowed up by the world's biggest fish.

Not-so lucky immigrants
Aussie actor David Wenham delves into a dark side of his country's past.

Aircraft makes emergency landing
Bird strike may have been responsible for damaging the engine of an Air New Zealand passenger jet carrying more than 200 people that was forced to make an emergency landing at Auckland Airport this afternoon.

Bain to speak at injustice conference
David Bain will speak at an injustice conference in Perth next year in his first public appearance since he was cleared of the murder of his family.

Pub patrons may hold key to Scott Guy relative's shocking death
Police say a NZer killed in a Perth bar at the weekend may have spoken to the wrong..

Motorsport: Reindler 'resting' after horror V8 fireball
V8 Supercar driver Karl Reindler is resting at home in Perth after his incredible escape from a burning Commodore at Barbagallo.

Basketball: Wilkinson escapes ban
Breakers import Gary Wilkinson has escaped a ban and will play in game one of the NBL finals after facing the judiciary today.

Birds of Tokyo returning to NZ
Australian band Birds of Tokyo have announced another Auckland show with support from locals Midnight Youth and Avalanche City.