Pilot’s bombshell claim after 50 injured
The pilot of a flight that plunged suddenly en route from Sydney to Auckland on Monday told passengers he “lost instrumentation”.
Pacific
New Zealand rocked by magnitude 4.7 quake
New Zealand’s North Island has been rocked by a magnitude 4.7 earthquake detected near the capital.
‘Unprecedented’: Chilling spy threat
A proposed crackdown to curb the sharing of the nation’s military secrets has heard a chilling warning from a senior official.
53 dead in massacre on Australia’s doorstep
Papua New Guinea police said 53 people have been killed in tribal violence, the latest in a string of mass deaths linked to long-running feuds.
‘Murder’: Terrifying election on our doorstep
One of Australia’s closest neighbours has a new leader with a disturbing string of allegations in his wake. But for millions of voters, he’s just a “cuddly grandpa”.
‘Total anarchy’ on Australia’s doorstep
Two weeks after shocking riots that killed 16 people, there are fears a country on our doorstep is in “serious trouble” and could be “f**ked” if something “does not change”.
Green MP’s alleged $10k shoplifting spree
A Green MP, who resigned last month, has been charged with stealing nearly 10,000 of goods from two high-end clothing stores.
Tragedy as 10yo drowns on family holiday
A young Australian girl has died after she fell into a creek while on holiday with her family in New Zealand.
Mayor’s brutal two word reply to cooker
A local mayor has seen a surge of support after a savage response to a persistent conspiracy theorist who had been directing threats towards council staff for years.
Greens MP resigns over shoplifting scandal
A Greens MP and justice spokesperson has resigned following allegations she shoplifted three items from high-end clothing stores.
‘Lawless’: Nightmare as nation hit by chaos
One of Australia’s closest neighbours is being struck by worrying scenes, as the government calls in the military in response to 16 deaths this week.
15 deaths, looting as PNG erupts in chaos
Papua New Guinea’s capital Port Moresby has been rocked by riots, with at least 15 deaths reported along with mass looting.
Major new plan for Epstein’s sex island
The island and its dark history was bought for $88 million last May.
Renowned Aussie political activist Pilger dies
Famed left-wing political activist John Pilger has died aged 84 after a long career as a radical journalist.
New Zealand’s major AUKUS update
Kiwis could soon be signing on to Australia’s major security pact with the US and the UK, despite the nation being firmly against nuclear.
‘Cannot be ignorant’: Warning on PNG deals
Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape has cautioned economic investment in his country is “more powerful” than measures to enhance security.
‘Racist country’: Kiwis rage
A Māori woman joined thousands ripping into New Zealand’s new conservative government for its ‘racist’ and ‘anti-Māori’ policies.
Dad dies suddenly while walking on beach
A young dad was walking along a beach with his daughter when he suffered a medical episode and fell face first, suffocating to death.
Major earthquake rocks Pacific
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake has rocked the Pacific, sparking concerns for some of Australia’s closest neighbours.
Leader’s dire warning to Albo on China
Pacific Island leaders have urged Australia to do more to ensure that China cannot expand its influence in the region — with severe military concequences for failure.
High Court exposes Aussie ‘warehouse’ issue
A legal expert has explained how a court decision that overturned a precedent in Australia’s immigration detention scheme exposed a major issue in the treatment of refugees.
Aussies caught up in wild Bali brawl
Aussies’ end of year celebrations in Bali have been marred by multiple violent brawls erupting on the streets during a night out.
‘Disruptive’: Why schools are banning Crocs
Schools have been forced to put their foot down on Crocs after a series of “disruptive” playground incidents caused by the controversial footwear.
Big hint on next move for freed crims
A High Court judgment that found the government’s immigration detention scheme was unlawful has also shed light on how dozens of released criminals could be re-detained.
NZ’s shock backflip on smoking ban
New Zealand has scrapped the world’s first total smoking ban, which would have stopped anyone born after 2008 from legally buying cigarettes.
Nation to bring banned drug back to shelves
A popular medication will again be sold over-the-counter in New Zealand, reversing a ban as part of “long overdue” health reforms.
Lovers allegedly plotted to kill rival twice
A court is set to hear allegations of hit men, axe attacks, pillow suffocation and tangled ex-lovers in wild alleged murder plot.
Powerful earthquake rocks Philippines
The strong tremor lasted several seconds, cracking walls and caving in the roof of a shopping centre.
Fiancee devastated as partner dies overseas
She shares the heartbreaking reason why her husband-to-be was working overseas while they planned their wedding for his return home.
China question plaguing historic Aussie deal
The signing of a historic security and climate deal has come with considerable questions about China.
Albo offers whole country home in Aus
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to offer thousands of Pacific Islanders the chance to live in Australia as climate change threatens their home.
Clock ticking for Albo on key issue
The Prime Minister has remained coy despite staring down a new deadline to announce a more ambitious approach to one thing.
Major move in NZ volcano disaster
The New Zealand firm which managed a volcanic island which erupted killing 22 people in 2019 has been found guilty of failing to adequately protect visitors.
Murdered backpacker ‘annihilated’: Mum
Murdered British backpacker Grace Millane’s mum has opened up about her daughter’s brutal death and the tragic series of events that followed.
Man arrested trying to fine cop $100-a-minute
A man who was pulled over by police recorded the unusual moment he read the officer his “rights” before threatening a $100-a-minute fine.
Outgoing PM reveals ‘secret’ girlfriend
New Zealand’s outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins made a startling revelation after Labour’s massive election defeat.
Love scandal rocks New Zealand election
Shortly after NZ elected a new Prime Minister, one small detail in Chris Hipkins’ concession speech set tongues wagging across the nation.
Political bloodbath in NZ: Ardern era over
New Zealand will have a new Prime Minister after Chris Hipkins led the Labour government to a humiliating loss at Saturday’s election.
Major global event nobody’s talking about
As the conflict in Israel and the debate over the Voice dominates headlines, the world has forgotten about a major event this weekend.
‘Scary’: Country torn apart over one question
As Australia prepares to vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, one of our neighbours is grappling rising tensions over a vote they “weren’t given”.
Naked Aussie man rescued by cruise ship
A packed cruise ship diverted course to rescue a young Brisbane man who was found naked and clinging to his small boat, in a miraculous escape from danger.
Sad note by mum who killed 3 kids
A woman who murdered her three daughters has revealed she sleeps with teddy bears made from their clothing.
‘Gross negligence’: Dog mistakenly put down
The family dog was mistakenly taken from the home, put down by animal control officers and handed back to owners in a rubbish bag.
State of emergency shuts down tourist town
More than 100 people have been evacuated from a major tourist town after flooding and landslides triggered authorities to declare an emergency.
New Zealand rocked by 6.2 magnitude quake
A large earthquake has struck New Zealand’s South Island this morning, recorded at a 6.2 magnitude.
Woman accused of ‘faking’ illness, dies
A 33-year-old woman has died at home in New Zealand from a rare disorder after being told by a doctor that she was faking her symptoms.
‘Sick’: Kiwi PM’s vaccine claim sparks fury
New Zealand’s PM has pushed back on calls for compensation for Covid vaccine injuries, saying “people made their own choices”.
General orders safety review after Osprey crash
Fallout from the tragic Osprey crash in the Northern Territory continues with the Acting Marine Corps Commandant ordering a full service-wide safety review for the Marine Corps.
Wild new push for Aus and NZ to merge
Aussies and Kiwis should finally become one, argues Joe Hildebrand, as we already share our culture and citizens so freely that nobody really knows who’s from where.
New Zealand PM’s sad personal news
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced his temporary withdrawal from political engagements as he deals with a heartbreaking family matter.
Missing 12yo ‘staying with older man’
Police are desperately searching for a 12-year-old girl who went missing six days ago and is believed to be staying with a “much older” man.
Travel warning issued for Aussies
Australians have been issued with a fresh warning about travelling to this location.
Huge celeb spotted helping disaster victims
The TV host was seen wandering through a shelter on the devastated Hawaiian island handing out pillows and chatting to victims.
‘Fighting hard’: Australia reacts to China move
A new blueprint has been launched amid concerns over China’s efforts to win over Australia’s neighbours in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Woman finds 2m high metal pole in driveway
The mystery of a perplexing pole that a woman found cemented in her driveway has been solved following a nationwide hunt for answers.
Little girl left ‘tethered’ to boat drowns
A 13-month-old girl has drowned after falling from a catamaran that was docked in a cove in Fiji.
Chilling text after school gun threat
Multiple schools in Te Atatu, West Auckland, were put into lockdown on Tuesday morning as police responded to a “verbal threat”.
One thing missing from Albo’s NZ talks
A new agreement between Australia and New Zealand was announced on Wednesday, but Anthony Albanese conceded it did not include one thing.
Alerts issued as ‘super typhoon’ brews
A powerful storm is brewing 2400 kilometres off Australia’s coast, transforming into a super typhoon as it sweeps across the Pacific.
Missing realtor turns home into crime scene
An estate agent was due to show a property on the day she vanished. The home is set to become a crime scene.
Man charged with kidnapping real estate agent
A woman vanished days ago after seeking information on how to transfer a large amount of cash. Now, police have charged a man with kidnapping.
Tradies killed by colleague in rampage named
Two men killed in a terrifying 40-minute shooting spree at a construction site, which left 10 others injured, have been named.
Tradie got bad news before mass shooting
The NZ Police Commissioner has revealed a potential motive behind a tradie’s killing spree which left two people dead.
Gunman tradie’s desperate final act
Police have revealed details of the final moments of a tradie who went on a shooting spree inside an Auckland construction site, killing two people.
World Cup team metres from mass shooting
A horror shooting in New Zealand has happened the morning of the opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with one team just right around the corner.
Home cooks turn to ‘roadkill’ as prices soar
Home cooks are frying up possum as meat prices soar, but food safety experts warn it’s not a good idea.
‘Insulting’: MILF car ad banned
A car yard has been ordered to take down an online video after a disgruntled viewer complained about sexual innuendo and finance claims.
Indonesia President’s whirlwind trip
Anthony Albanese has used an unusual method of courting Indonesia’s President ahead of a huge announcement on visas.
‘Do you know who I am?’: Mayor slammed
A city mayor has been filmed in extremely awkward “tipsy” rant at a restaurant before skipping out on her bill.
Huge nuclear dump on Australia imminent
Experts warn Japan is months away from dumping more than a million tonnes of radioactive waste on Australia’s doorstep.
Teacher loses job over trans pronoun case
A Christian high school teacher has had his teaching registration cancelled after refusing to use the pronouns of a transgender student.
Young girl brutally bashed outside Macca’s
Shocking photos show a 12-year-old covered in blood after being beaten outside a McDonald’s restaurant.
Tragedy as woman, 23, dies of rare disease
Tributes are flowing for a 23-year-old woman who was “suddenly and unfairly taken” after contracting a horrible disease.
Bizarre issue with this government ad
A major political party has attracted heavy backlash for jumping on a new trend exploding across the globe.
China’s threat is growing – but our subs can stave off global red alert
China’s nuclear submarine fleet is growing rapidly, but Australia’s AUKUS leader and a UK naval chief say our homegrown subs will be capable of keeping peace in the Pacific.
‘Not prepared to say’: Grim hostel fire update
Six people have been confirmed dead as investigators turn their attention to what caused a fire to rip through a hostel.
Staring down China: Australia takes the lead in the Pacific
The US is relying on Australia for “leadership” in the Pacific that ensures small nations partner with the West rather than China, says Defence Minister Richard Marles.
Neighbours’ wild reaction to simple request
A simple request from one neighbour to another has led to outrageous scenes over a backyard fence.
Macca’s slammed over ‘bizarre’ job ad
The McDonald’s store has sparked backlash for its bizarre job advertisement that has left many people fuming.
‘Cruise from hell’ class action launched
The P&O cruise set sail from Brisbane and headed straight into a category 5 cyclone, with claims passengers weren’t given the option to cancel.
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