1News
Top Stories
Latest
New Zealand
World
Sport
  • Overview
  • Rugby
  • League
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Netball
  • Basketball
  • Other Sport
  • Golf
  • Motorsport
  • Tennis
Life
Politics
Opinion
Te Ao Māori
Re: News
Entertainment
Newsletters
ADVERTISEMENT

Australia

Shark fin in the water. (file image)

Schoolboy, 12, loses fight for life after Sydney shark attack

Nico Antic sustained critical injuries to his legs after being bitten by the shark at a well-known swimming spot in Vaucluse in Sydney's east on Sunday.

World

7:45am

Jannik Sinner of Italy takes a drink during his third round match against Eliot Spizzirri of the US at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, January 24, 2026.

What to know about the heat policy at the Australian Open

The predicted hot weather meant the tournament's Extreme Heat Protocol, which works on a scale based on environmental conditions including the actual temperature, would be put into play.

Sport

7:31pm

Canadian backpacker Piper James, 19, was found dead surrounded by a pack of dingoes on K'gari. (Source: Facebook / Todd James)

Canadian family launches fundraiser for teen who died on Aus holiday

A grieving Canadian family is preparing to travel to Australia to bring their daughter home after her death at an iconic tourist destination.

World

2:31pm

Julian Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, a 37-year-old man, was named by police on Friday morning as the suspected murderer.

Small NSW town 'rocked' by triple homicide as manhunt continues

Julian Ingram is accused of shooting three people, including pregnant woman Sophie Quinn, at Lake Cargelligo in western NSW on Thursday afternoon.

Crime and Justice

Sat, Jan 24

Julian Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, a 37-year-old man, was named by police on Friday morning as the suspected murderer.

Shooting suspect given bail weeks before NSW triple murder

Julian Ingram, 37, was named by police on Friday morning as the suspected killer of three people, including a pregnant woman.

Crime and Justice

Friday 6:49pm

Shark fin in the water. (file image)

Schoolboy, 12, loses fight for life after Sydney shark attack

Nico Antic sustained critical injuries to his legs after being bitten by the shark at a well-known swimming spot in Vaucluse in Sydney's east on Sunday.

World

7:45am

Jannik Sinner of Italy takes a drink during his third round match against Eliot Spizzirri of the US at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, January 24, 2026.

What to know about the heat policy at the Australian Open

The predicted hot weather meant the tournament's Extreme Heat Protocol, which works on a scale based on environmental conditions including the actual temperature, would be put into play.

Sport

7:31pm

Canadian backpacker Piper James, 19, was found dead surrounded by a pack of dingoes on K'gari. (Source: Facebook / Todd James)

Canadian family launches fundraiser for teen who died on Aus holiday

A grieving Canadian family is preparing to travel to Australia to bring their daughter home after her death at an iconic tourist destination.

World

2:31pm

Julian Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, a 37-year-old man, was named by police on Friday morning as the suspected murderer.

Small NSW town 'rocked' by triple homicide as manhunt continues

Julian Ingram is accused of shooting three people, including pregnant woman Sophie Quinn, at Lake Cargelligo in western NSW on Thursday afternoon.

Crime and Justice

Sat, Jan 24

Julian Ingram, also known as Pierpoint, a 37-year-old man, was named by police on Friday morning as the suspected murderer.

Shooting suspect given bail weeks before NSW triple murder

Julian Ingram, 37, was named by police on Friday morning as the suspected killer of three people, including a pregnant woman.

Crime and Justice

Friday 6:49pm

ADVERTISEMENT
Cannabis plants discovered in a growing operation on the Gold Coast. (Source: Queensland Police Service)

'Bunker' with secret elevator in Queensland cannabis operation

A Willow Vale man has been charged for his alleged involvement in the '"sophisticated" scheme.

Crime and Justice

Friday 5:07pm

Naomi Osaka, right, of Japan talks with Sorana Cirstea, left, of Romania following their second round match at the Australian Open

Fireworks outshine fashion as Osaka offers apology

Thursday night's cracking match was overshadowed by a frosty handshake at the net, before Sorana Cirstea reprimanded Osaka as they approached the umpire.

Tennis

Friday 7:44am

1:29

Australian police car.

Gunman on the run after three people shot dead in regional NSW

Two women and a man were killed in the shooting on Walker St in Lake Cargelligo.

Crime and Justice

Thu, Jan 22

A light plane which crashed on a suburban golf course in Sydney. (Source: ATSB / Nine)

Praise for Sydney pilot who aced golf course landing

A student pilot and an instructor was on a navigation training flight when the light plane's engine failed.

World

Thu, Jan 22

People gather for Australia Day celebrations in 2025.

'Extremely concerning': Student accused of Australia Day terror plot

A student has been accused of planning to throw a Molotov cocktail at an Australia Day crowd as part of an alleged terrorist plot to overthrow the government.

World

Thu, Jan 22

 Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends a memorial for the victims of the mass shooting that took place at Bondi Beach on December 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Bondi terror attack is 'a stain on our nation', Albanese says

Two gunmen killed 15 people, including 10-year-old Matilda, when they opened fire on the crowd gathered near Australia's most famous beach on December 14.

World

Thu, Jan 22

Handprints with sharpened fingertips in the Maros region of Sulawesi, Indonesia. (Source: Ahdi Agus Oktaviana/Maxime Aubert via AP)

Ancient rock art sheds light on migration of early Australians

The fragmentary hand stencil dates back to a minimum of 67,800 years ago – the oldest known rock art in the world.

World

Thu, Jan 22

Nico Antic, 12, is fighting for his life after being mauled by a shark. (Source: Gofundme)

'Incredibly difficult': Sydney boy in shark attack hanging on

Nico Antic, 12, has been in a critical condition since he arrived at Sydney Children's Hospital on January 18.

World

Wed, Jan 21

It was the third time kittens had been dumped in the chute, according to Australian media.

Watch: Man dumps kittens in Adelaide library book return

CCTV footage taken from the incident shows a man in a navy vest placing the kittens in the Greenacres Library chute.

World

Wed, Jan 21

Canadian backpacker Piper James, 19, was found dead surrounded by a pack of dingoes on K'gari. (Source: Facebook / Todd James)

Canadian family 'shattered' by teen's death on dream Australia holiday

The body of Canadian backpacker Piper James, 19, was found surrounded by a pack of dingoes on Queensland's K'gari.

World

Wed, Jan 21

ADVERTISEMENT
 Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends a memorial for the victims of the mass shooting that took place last week at Bondi Beach on December 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Australia passes anti-hate speech, gun laws after Bondi attack

The bills passed through the Senate late Tuesday with the Greens supporting gun reform and the Liberals backing anti-hate speech laws.

Crime and Justice

Wed, Jan 21

Rob Hirst performing in 2007 for the Ghostwriters in Sydney, Australia.

'Blew our minds': rockers mourn Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst

Midnight Oil founding member died aged 70, surrounded by loved ones after fighting pancreatic cancer for almost three years.

Entertainment

Wed, Jan 21

Finn Allen in the BBL

Master blaster Allen stars again as Scorchers reach Big Bash decider

The Kiwi opener smashed 49 off 30 balls as Perth beat the Sixers by 48 runs.

Cricket

Wed, Jan 21

Australian police car.

Melbourne man, 93, found dead in car; travel companions quizzed

The man's body was discovered in the back seat of car outside a hospital in Corowa.

Crime and Justice

Tue, Jan 20

A man in his 20s suffered puncture wounds to his lower back and legs after being attacked by a crocodile in northern Australia.

Man's back and legs mauled in Queensland croc attack

The man in his 20s suffered puncture wounds in the incident.

World

Tue, Jan 20

Lulu Sun of New Zealand in action against Czech Linda Fruhvirtova in the Australian Open match.

Kiwi Lulu Sun eclipsed in first round of Australian Open

Sun lost in straight sets to Czech qualifier Linda Fruhvirtova in Melbourne.

Tennis

Tue, Jan 20

A learner driver was allegedly caught travelling at 226km/h on a highway in Victoria. (Source: Victoria Police)

Learner driver's Audi seized after speeding at 226km/h in Victoria

The L-plater was accompanied by an adult passenger – but a police check found she was a disqualified driver.

Crime and Justice

Tue, Jan 20

A surfboard with a chunk bitten out of it north of Sydney.

Man in hospital as 4th person attacked by shark in NSW in 48 hours

Surf Life Saving officials earlier said "turbid and brackish" water created prime conditions for bull shark activity.

World

Tue, Jan 20

A dingo pictured at K'gari, formerly Fraser Island.

Pack of dingoes found near Canadian woman's body in Queensland

Markings on the body of the 19-year-old, found on a beach at K'Gari, indicated she had been "interfered with" by dingoes.

World

Tue, Jan 20

Shark fin (file photo).

Swathe of Sydney beaches closed after third shark attack in two days

A swathe of Sydney beaches have been closed for the foreseeable future as a man fights for his life following a third shark attack in two days.

World

Tue, Jan 20

ADVERTISEMENT
1News logo
Explore TVNZ
  • TVNZ+
  • TVNZ 1
  • TVNZ 2
  • TVNZ DUKE
  • TV Guide
  • Live TV
1News
  • Editorial policy
  • Funding
  • Te reo Māori use
  • Comment moderation
  • Generative AI
Corporate
  • About TVNZ
  • Careers
  • Sales & Advertising
  • Blacksand
  • Licensing
More TVNZ
  • Contact Us
  • Help & FAQs
  • House Rules
  • Privacy Policy
  • The Green Room
Follow 1News
1News Apps

© TVNZ 2026