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The story of discovering New New Zealand Island
Six Kiwis' hail mission to claim an unnamed Australian island a success.
New New Zealand Island: The story of six 'bored' Kiwi pioneers
New New Zealand Island is a landmass located in the heart of Victoria.
a2 Milk board wants $415k increase to fee pool
Shareholders Association to give fee hike careful scrutiny.
Whanganui Chronicle Secondary Schools Cup tackles teenagers leaving cricket
Whanganui Chronicle Secondary Schools Cup tackles teenagers leaving cricket.
Dannevirke man to take Harry and Meghan beach cleaning
Royal couple to help clear cigarette butts from Melbourne beach.
Bank boss: 'We have broken the trust of many of our customers'
"We have broken the trust of many of our customers," banking boss says.
Kiwi farm worker jailed for poisoning 406 eagles in Australia
Kiwi Murray Silvester said he poisoned the birds under the direction of his employer.
The horrifying moment a man was buried alive in concrete
For several minutes, his workmates frantically tried to free him from the heavy load.
Trapped in wet concrete: Worker dies after crane drops load
Another man is fighting for his life after being trapped under the concrete at a job site.
Study: Radioactive sheep point to nuclear blast
Radiation from sheep thyroid glands is said to support nuclear explosion contention.
'That's breakfast': Truckie filmed snorting drugs behind the wheel
'This is going to be a big day. Breakfast for two right here.'
Colt incest family's life on the run
Colt incest family would flee states overnight to avoid police arrest over child abuse.
Backyard tragedy after brothers killed trying to save dad in shed
Three family members were found dead after a horror find in an NSW shed.
NZ's first woman doctor an abortionist
New Zealand's first woman doctor was struck off in Britain.
Train fare dodgers face new $500 fine
Don't like Auckland's new train fare-dodging penalties? Don't try it overseas then.
Kiwi who fell 30m from rock climbing wall recovering
The experienced climber suffered serious injuries including a broken jaw when he fell
Learner driver who stole ute and killed Kiwi pleads guilty
Teen had been drinking Coronas and Jagermeisters before fighting friends and stealing ute.
'I saw that monster throw his child over the bridge rail'
Michael Piacentini was driving to work when he witnessed Arthur Freeman's horrific crime.
Cheap eats at leftover food app
Retailers post deals on unsold food, otherwise destined for the bin, just before closing.
Publisher accused for Jesus 'blasphemy'
Former Labour secretary likely to be first and last tried for blasphemous libel
'Hairy panic' invades homes
Woman fears she is losing the battle with a "hairy" plague has overtaken her backyard.
Fires destroy houses, cattle in Victoria
Australian authorities are warning the threat is still not over.
Mongrel Mob gang make move to Australia
Police in Australia are on the alert for new chapters of the Mongrel Mob.
Search for answers after mum's body found in bathtub
The decomposing body of a mother-of-four lay in a Melbourne house for eight months.
'Phantom' fraudster who conned Jonah Lomu granted parole, to be deported
"The Phantom" who stole $3.2m has been granted parole and will be deported to Australia.
Terry Barnes: National MPs could learn from Victoria
COMMENT: National MPs should look at the fate of the Australian Liberal Party in Victoria.
Russell McVeagh probe: Ex-staffer's mixed feelings
"Girls dramatising things" was the attitude to warnings about behaviour, ex-staffer says..
Teen lucky to be alive after throat slashed by beer bottle
An Australian teenager's dance moves almost proved fatal.
Singapore Airlines axes 'Capital Express'
Four-times-weekly flight from Wellington to Singapore will now stop in Melbourne
With a broken neck, farmer held his own head as he rode for help
"I got to my feet, I knew there was something seriously wrong. My head wouldn't stay up."
Interrogation of rampage driver begins
The man who mowed down 18 people on a busy Melbourne street being interviewed by police
Dead Kiwi's family need help getting him home by Xmas
Young dad's family is hoping to bury him by Christmas.