'Sick freak': Hunt for man after baby badly burnt in park
Police have released new images as they try to identify a man after a baby boy was badly burnt when a stranger allegedly poured hot coffee on him in a park.
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'Take the lane': Albanese denies US Pacific police plan
'Take the lane': Albanese denies US Pacific police plan
Anthony Albanese has denied a senior US official's claim that Kevin Rudd convinced the Americans to call off plans for their own regional force in the Pacific.
NZ was 'country number 173 for me'
NZ was 'country number 173 for me'
Luca Pferdmenges has visited 190 countries out of a possible 195 - and he only turned 23 on Saturday.
Hezbollah launches missile barrage at Israel to avenge senior commander
Hezbollah launches missile barrage at Israel to avenge senior commander
Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones against Israel on Sunday in retaliation for the assassination of a senior commander in Beirut last month, the Iranian-backed movement said, as...
Four injured in Sydney stabbing rampage, police say
Four injured in Sydney stabbing rampage, police say
An apparent conspiracy theorist has stabbed multiple people after a two-car crash on a major Sydney highway, witnessed by a rugby league team chairman.
Kiwi named as captain of yacht sunk in storm
New Zealander named as captain of yacht sunk in storm
NZ skipper James Catfield has told media of the waterspout that engulfed the luxury yacht, saying they "just didn't see it coming."
Chch lawyer on board luxury yacht that sank
Christchurch lawyer among survivors on board luxury yacht that sank
A Christchurch lawyer is among the survivors who were on board a luxury yacht which sunk off the coast of Palermo in Italy.
Stonehenge discovery leaves researchers stunned
Stonehenge discovery leaves researchers stunned
A new analysis has revealed that Stonehenge's Altar Stone took a remarkable journey to become part of one of humankind's ancient wonders.
Tributes for pilot killed in helicopter crash
Tributes for former Chch pilot killed in helicopter crash
The pilot killed when a helicopter crashed into a Cairns hotel roof was a 23-year-old NZ man who trained at Christchurch Helicopters.
Au revoir Paris: Cruise stunt caps passing torch to LA
Au revoir Paris: Cruise stunt caps passing torch to LA
Movie star Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of France's national stadium and received the Olympic flag, bringing a heavy dose of Hollywood to the closing ceremony of the Paris Games.
NZ pilot killed by rebels in Indonesia's Papua - police
NZ pilot killed by rebels in Indonesia's Papua - police
Separatist rebels in Indonesia's easternmost region of Papua have killed a helicopter pilot from New Zealand, regional police say.
Australia's terrorism threat level raised to probable
Australia's terrorism threat level raised to probable
Australia's terrorism threat level has been raised from possible to probable due to an increased risk of politically motivated violence.
Queensland brings in 50c public transport fares
Queensland brings in 50c public transport fares
The Queensland premier has joined what he hopes is an uptick in commuters on public transport as 50 cent fares begin across the state.
Americans freed alongside Russian assassin in prisoner swap
Americans freed alongside Russian assassin in prisoner swap
Russia freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-US Marine Paul Whelan as part of the biggest prisoner exchange of its kind since the end of the Cold War.
Teen charged with murder over child killings in UK
Teen charged with murder over child killings in UK
A 17-year-old already in custody has been charged with murder over the deaths of three young girls in a frenzied knife attack in the English seaside town of Southport.
'World's most beautiful woman' - according to science
'World's most beautiful woman' - according to science
Anya Taylor-Joy is the most beautiful woman in the world, according to science.
Murdoch family in legal battle over succession
Murdoch family in legal battle over succession
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is engaged in a legal battle against three of his children to ensure his eldest son and chosen successor, Lachlan Murdoch, will remain in charge of his media empire.
Biden 'passing torch to unite our nation'
Biden 'passing torch to unite our nation'
US President Joe Biden said he was "passing the torch to a new generation" as he explained for the first time his abrupt departure from the 2024 presidential race.
Severed leg washes up on beach after shark attack
Severed leg washes up on beach after shark attack
A young surfer who lost his leg while fighting off a shark on a remote beach remains in hospital after being rushed to surgery with his severed limb.
Murdered Melbourne teen had 56 stab wounds
'Incalculable inhumanity': Teens jailed for murder of youth in street attack
Four teens have been jailed for murdering a defenceless 16-year-old boy in a frenzied Melbourne street attack.