Consumer confidence in Australia has fallen after the country's second consecutive interest rate rise.

Singer John Mayer has defended Britney Spears for lip-synching while on tour in Australia.

Two pilots who failed to lower their plane's landing gear while coming into land in Sydney are now under investigation.

The latest news and information about this afternoon's Melbourne Cup - racing's biggest day down under.

Aussie horse trainer Bart Cummings has a dozen Melbourne Cup wins to his credit.

Phil Judd, a founding member of New Zealand band Split Enz, has admitted stalking young girls in Australia.

Dry weather is forecast for the biggest ever Auckland Marathon this Sunday, with more than 13,500 runners and walkers lined up to compete.

An official fears for Melbourne's image after violence erupts at rapper's concert.

An Auckland beauty company has created a product which is truly a family affair.

An unknown man is said to have threatened glamour couple Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom, according to reports.

A Jetstar flight attendant has been stood down in Australia, after allegations that he contacted a 15-year-old female passenger, who had not given him her name, via Facebook soon after their flight.

There is one surprise among the venues named for the All Blacks home tests against Wales, Ireland and the Tri-Nations.