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.
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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.
Body found in cave as nation smashed by rain
Rescue workers searching for a student missing in flooded caves in New Zealand have recovered a body as authorities declare a state of emergency.
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes near NZ
Three powerful earthquakes have struck within an hour in the seas off New Zealand’s North Island.
Tradie loses both arms in fence horror
Charges have been laid in connection with a horrific accident a year ago in which a scaffolder had to have both arms amputated.
Naked body mauled by dogs in ‘grim’ find
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose naked body was discovered in a “grim” backyard scene.
Fatal mistake Jacinda made as PM
This week Jacinda Ardern delivered her final speech and the reason for her downfall from politics is down to one move.
Alarming discovery will have dire outcome
A “confronting” reality for a popular international tourism spot has scientists sounding the alarm, with grim predictions of what is to come.
Jacinda tears up in resignation interview
A tearful Jacinda Ardern has given a sad response when asked about one element of her time as New Zealand’s prime minister.
‘Possessed’: Man dies after drinking a beer
Sisters of a man who died after drinking a beer described the moment he began shaking and acting possessed before uttering, “I feel like I’m dying”.
NZ PM struggles to define ‘women’
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has failed to define “woman”, the latest of a number of world leaders who have struggled.
Bikie sexually assaults woman in her home
Two Mongrel Mob bikies wearing their patches walked into a stranger’s home before forcing the woman to perform oral sex on one of them.
Posie Parker juice-thrower ‘facing arrest’
The New Zealand protester who doused anti-transgender activist Posie Parker with tomato juice says police are seeking a warrant for her arrest.
MP says ‘white cis men cause violence’
New Zealand’s “violence prevention minister” has sparked fury after singling out a group she claims “causes violence in the world”.
Pacific nation’s concern over Australia’s coal plans
A Pacific Islands leader has expressed concern over Australia’s coal and gas project plans, saying the country would not support ‘ongoing, new’ Australian projects.
Policing the Pacific – the reason Wong says we need a nuclear fleet
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has explained why we need the AUKUS nuclear subs to ensure security in the Pacific – without naming the elephant in the room.
Hollywood star reveals cancer battle
In an upcoming memoir, a beloved homegrown Hollywood star has revealed he is “possibly dying” with advanced cancer.
‘Sick’: Father offers daughter up for sex
A father who was drunk and “lonely” filmed his young daughter while sleeping and repeatedly offered the girl up for sex to a woman on a dating app.
‘War by accident’: Rudd’s China warning
The former prime minister says the relationship between the US and China is in need of strategic repair.
Photo reveals huge problem on our doorstep
Japan has a serious problem it can no longer control – and the “solution” has horrified our nearest neighbours, who say a catastrophe is coming.
Chilling details as armed group takes Aussie
Awful new details have come to light as kidnappers have demanded a ransom payment after taking hostage an Australian professor.
Aussie academic kidnapped in PNG
PNG’s Prime Minister claims authorities have been in contact with armed kidnappers who have taken a professor and his three colleagues hostage.
Three Aussies kidnapped by armed group
Negotiations are underway after three Australians were abducted deep in the Papua New Guinea wilderness.
2yo dead as cyclone costs family ‘everything’
A two-year-old girl killed in a horrific cyclone as her parents tried to get the family to safety was a ‘beautiful little cherub’.
Horse’s brave act as NZ cyclone turns deadly
Two people have died in a cyclone labelled New Zealand’s “most severe weather event this century”, as photos show a horse’s brave act as towns go underwater.
Tragic last moments of electrocuted boy
Two tourists have revealed their desperate attempts to save an eight-year-old Sydney boy who died during a family holiday at a Fiji resort.
‘Unprecedented’ weather system batters NZ
Severe weather warnings are in place across much of New Zealand as the country begins to endure the severe wrath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Why Australians shouldn’t be scared of WW3
A recent study on potential global crises has placed us atop an ominous list in the event of an unthinkable catastrophe.
Australians dragged away in landslide
Three Aussie tourists were trapped inside a huge holiday house when it was dragged 15m down a cliff during a landslide in New Zealand.
‘Didn’t tell us’: Traveller’s fury at Qantas
The passenger flew from Sydney to Wellington with a baby but when they arrived in New Zealand they were stunned by what they found.
Damning proof why Jacinda had to resign
Jacinda Ardern said she resigned as she didn’t have enough left “in the tank”. A more pressing reason has now been revealed.
‘Tone deaf’ mum smashed over holiday rant
A mummy blogger has been slammed after a ‘tone deaf’ video complaining about the cancellation of her New Zealand holiday.
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