Dog walker told dog's owner via text message 'sorry, I think I left your dog in my car'.

Australian judge admitted circumstances surrounding case of Pono Aperahama were tragic.

Dionne Christian gives her picks for one of the world's most wonderful festivals.

In the short run, the collateral damage could hurt Australians.

Kiwi vegan on drunken rampage fined and has licence suspended after McDonald's visit.

Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi

The death of a Kiwi in an Australian detention centre was caused in part by a fight.

Timothy Stewart, 45, groomed and abused a teen for several years and drugged her mother.

The swells were huge when the solo sailor knew he'd have to take his chances in the ocean.

Staff will refuse to work on the newly named ferry in the Sydney Harbour.

The use of drones to smuggle in contraband has guards on alert at Australian prisons.

Man thought he was messaging a teen girl on Facebook. Then he was arrested.

Daniel Albert conned a Kiwi man out of $500K and allegedly scammed A$5m out of others.

Father of school crash victim offered message of forgiveness - while riding in a hearse.

Dad who helped lift a car off a schoolboy has described the heartbreaking moment.

Two 8-year-old boys have died after a car crashed into a Sydney primary school.

There's much more than just beaches and shopping to keep you occupied in Sydney.

New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth

Dramatic footage has emerged of a punch-up between two women that stopped traffic.

She confirmed on the phone to ABC's Tiger Webb that her last name is said 'Ah-durn'.

Rape victim was a "shy and awkward" 16-year-old girl with an intellectual disability.

Kris Shannon dons a wettie and heads out to master one of the well-known surfing spots.

Police forced to leave a dead woman for 12 hours while negotiating with her boyfriend.

Michelle Hurley stays in a gorgeous Harbour View balcony suite.

David Copperfield did extra stunts to distract his audience after the shooting nearby.

Sex workers slam deceptive tactic Aussie's cities using in war against illegal brothels.

Hero barber saves toddler stuck inside a hot car during hottest weekend of the year.

More than 180 artists work to brighten the winter skies, writes Corazon Miller

The family of a Kiwi who died in an Oz detention centre are demanding answers.

Early spring temperatures could soar up to 30C after a heatwave hits NZ on Sunday.