Shark pulls 10-year-old boy from boat, dad jumps in sea to save son
Boy and his family were cleaning fish in a boat when a shark appeared and grabbed him.
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Peters has blasted Scott Morrison for allowing Covid to "get out of control" in Australia.
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Covid-19 coronavirus: Australian state of Victoria re-imposes restrictions
State of emergency extended a month and household numbers reduced to five.
Hobart flights on horizon if transtasman bubble eventuates
Deputy PM Winston Peters excited by talk of new direct flights to Tasmania.
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$17,000 fines: Aussie state shuts borders, declares emergency
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Hobart man with coronavirus went to work at hotel
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How mountain biking saved a Tasmanian town
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Heavy rain floods roads in Sydney's CBD, briefly closing public transport
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Raglan shooting: Shattered siblings of victim grateful his fiancee survived
Police search school and tow vehicle in Raglan shooting murder investigation.
Siblings forced to pay $2.4m tax bill
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Kahurangi search: Missing hikers located
The group has been located "safe and well" following a missing persons report.
Killing spree made goldfields look like the Wild West
The Burgess gang committed the Maungatapu murders on goldfields track in Marlborough.
Waves between 5m and 8m high to hit West Coast
Weatherwatch says waves of up to 8m high that hit Tasmania earlier are on their way to NZ.
'Pure evil in his eyes': Gang rape horror story revealed
Schoolgirl was raped at knifepoint before being told to dig her own grave 25 years ago.
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One lucky man won millions after mistake left him with two tickets with the same numbers.
Rod Emmerson reflects on the Port Arthur massacre
As NZ mourns the victims of the Christchurch massacre, Rod Emmerson recalls Port Arthur.
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Aussie island says no to wombat selfies
Tourists have been asked to sign a pledge to respect wildlife - that means no selfies.
Man tried to throw partner off a cruise ship
A relaxing 5-night cruise to Tasmania has ended with a man behind bars.
Crowd builds to watch trans-Tasman kayaker
The kayaker is "really keen for a steak and veggie pie" after landing.
Chinese development sets its sights on Tasmania
Chinese tourists are flocking to the island in record numbers.
NZ's first woman doctor an abortionist
New Zealand's first woman doctor was struck off in Britain.
Tasmania: Tassie's black gold
A small farm with small animals produces a mighty harvest, writes James O'Rourke.
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Fleeing driver overtook truck, colliding with an oncoming car, killing innocent motorist.