Sport'Borderline insanity': Surf event on holdSome of the world's best and bravest surfers took to the water at Cape Solander in Sydney for the Cape Fear event.06 Jun 09:42 AM
WorldAustralia smashed by storms, freak wavesNSW has been smashed with heavy rain, wild winds and freak waves, with authorities warning people in Sydney and the state's south the worst is yet to come.05 Jun 05:45 PM
TravelSurvivor's guide to Vivid SydneyFestival organisers are so concerned about overcrowding at this year's Vivid they've laid on thousands of extra trains.30 May 03:30 AM
EntertainmentVivid Sydney: Struck by lightingKiwi artists are flocking to Australia this weekend for the opening of Vivid Sydney, where their work will be on show alongside artists from around the world.27 May 05:21 PM
WorldSydney arrest over terrorism plotAustralian counterterrorism police said they arrested a 24-year-old man in Sydney yesterday on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack.26 May 05:00 PM
WorldTerror seige: Top cops' astonishing callSenior police believed Sydney cafe hostages were "jovial" and didn't think gunman was preparing to kill them23 May 10:52 PM
WorldStudent's $5m spree: Was it bank's fault?Malaysian student who splurged nearly $5million in less than a year after mistakenly receiving an unlimited overdraft says she thought the money came from her parents.22 May 07:53 PM
OpinionEli OrzessekEli Orzessek: Why Auckland sucksFor some reason, returning to Auckland after a holiday away always puts me in a particularly septic mood.02 May 10:50 PM
WorldSydney underworld war set to explodeA bloody war between rival gangs is set to explode after the execution of an underworld figure at a Sydney shopping centre.29 Apr 08:16 PM
WorldSydney rocked by midday mall shootingMoments before shots rang out at a Sydney shopping centre yesterday, a man rushed into a shop inside screaming, "There's not enough f***ing time."29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldDaughter's plea: 'Come get me! He's dead!'One person is reportedly dead and two others are injured after a shooting at a major shopping centre in Sydney.29 Apr 02:33 AM
WorldSpider bite brings loo break to painful endA 21-year-old needed hospital treatment after being bitten on the penis by a redback spider while sitting on the toilet in Sydney.27 Apr 10:30 PM
TravelCheck-in Desk: This year's Vivid SydneyWhether the club scene's your thing, or you'd prefer a night out at the Sydney Opera House, Vivid has it all.26 Apr 07:00 AM
BusinessAuckland house prices outstrip SydneyAuckland's runaway house prices have made an average home in the city more expensive than Sydney.25 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldCops: Teen planned Anzac 'terrorist' actA 16-year-old boy will appear in a Sydney court later today charged with planning a terrorist attack on a Sydney Anzac Day event.24 Apr 08:42 PM
TravelThe best Sydney beaches that aren't BondiSydney's iconic Bondi Beach was ripped to shreds by an Aussie radio host this morning - here are some other beaches to visit instead.21 Apr 03:54 AM
TravelSydney: Humpback highwayThe little grey whale surfaces about 100m from our boat and blows out a waterspout before playfully diving again.11 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelSydney comes alive with art at its heartArtists take centre stage in Sydney's 20th Biennale, finds Eli Orzessek.03 Apr 02:36 AM
WorldCouple 'stabbed by jilted ex-partner'Keith Collins and Jovi Pilapil were two single parents looking for another chance at love when they were attacked in a busy Sydney restaurant.31 Mar 10:56 PM
TravelFollow the dotted lineThe divide between Melbourne and Sydney is a bit like that of Wellington and Auckland.27 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelFive of the best sights in SydneyStay at the Ovolo Hotel in the former wool store-cum-Naval building on Finger Wharf (Russell Crowe owns an apartment at the end).23 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Hilton's Relaxation Room in SydneyYou're right in the heart of the CBD. Opposite is the iconic Queen Victoria Building - boutique shopping, Romanesque arches.20 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelStop over: SydneySydney features some of the most incredible culinary experiences and jaw-dropping views in Australia. Why not enjoy both at the same time when you visit?19 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesJetstar's $436 bill angers dadAn dad has slammed Jetstar for charging $436 for flights after his 7-year-old daughter was stung by a venomous fish.18 Mar 09:16 PM
WorldOne dead, two injured in Sydney shootingA gunman thought to be armed with an automatic rifle is holed up inside a business in southwest Sydney, with police negotiators at the scene.07 Mar 01:35 AM
TravelSydney: Going walkaboutYou don't have to travel to remote parts of Australia to experience its indigenous culture. There's plenty on offer right on Sydney's doorstep.06 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldCyclists hit by world's harshest lawsAustralia's newest piece of criminal legislation is among the toughest in the world. The target: cyclists.22 Feb 08:57 PM
TravelDecadence defined at Sydney Mardi GrasOnce a year, Sydney plays host to a hedonistic celebration of diversity.09 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelGastro strikes mega cruise shipMore than 150 passengers and crew sick on board cruise ship docked in Sydney.03 Feb 10:08 PM
WorldSydney police probe motive for station threatPolice have no idea why a man, who was shot dead inside a police station in Sydney, walked into the premises and allegedly started threatening officers.19 Jan 08:57 PM
WorldSydney Opera House evacuated, teen chargedA 17-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly posting threats to social media which triggered an evacuation of the Sydney Opera House precinct.19 Jan 01:28 AM
WorldSavage storm smashes into SydneyOne man was killed, buildings destroyed and tens of thousands of homes were without power after a violent thunderstorm tore through Sydney.14 Jan 08:26 PM
New ZealandAnonymous caller may hold cluesSydney police are searching for the man who made an anonymous payphone call to report the alleyway bashing of a New Zealand man who later died of his injuries.24 Dec 11:41 PM
