A Waikato man was jailed in Brisbane after a local police officer took exception to being called "useless."

Destiny Church ministers and leaders are heading to its Brisbane branch after more than half the congregation - including its pastor - walked out.

Pop diva Whitney Houston appeared breathless and exhausted during her concert in Brisbane last night.

Queensland police launched an intense search yesterday for the killer of an 8-year-old girl abducted from her home in Bundaberg.

Pauline Hanson - whose anti-immigration policies made her a household name in Australia - is emigrating.

Taxi drivers are calling for perspex screens and security cameras to be compulsory in taxis, with no provisions in NZ law covering driver safety.

Shares of Auckland International Airport have gained ground after the company completed its $126 million equity raising.

Australian sailor Jessica Watson might have another 21,300km to go, but her mother says it's a great comfort to know she's officially homeward bound.

Shipwreck hunters have overcome technical difficulties to spend an extra five hours filming the Centaur wreck, including prized footage of the bell with the ship's name on it.

Auckland International Airport is confident the growth of low-cost carriers will aid the success of its investment in two Queensland airports.

Girls who go through puberty before their 12th birthdays are more aggressive and more likely to steal, fight and take drugs, a report says.

Auckland International Airport says it is spending $166m on a 24.55pc stake in the company that owns two airports in Queensland.