Covid-19: Iranian-Kiwi's 2020 tale of family death and grief

As New Zealand's Covid-19 death toll rises, Iranian-Kiwi Ardi Alemi recalls the 2020 outbreak, a period of death and suffering for his family in Iran.

Djokovic: I hold no grudges with Australia

The world No.1 was deported from the country following a global drama over his vaccination status.

Sydney sadomasochist jailed after choking woman during sex

Leigh James Pattinson has jailed for at least 18 months after choking a woman until she passed out.

Simon Henry's DGL delists from NZX after Nadia Lim comments

The chemical company's CEO made derogatory comments about the Kiwi chef in April.

'Stealthing' during sex now illegal in Tasmania

Choking someone is now its own criminal offence and removing a condom during sex without consent is illegal under new Tasmanian laws.

Winston Peters sends advice to defeated Australian Liberals

"Don't forget the forgotten Australians," the NZ First leader suggested.

Australian states consider offering free flu vax for all

The Australian Medical Association's vice-president said the country never "had this huge layer of Covid patients in hospital at the same time as having a proper flu season".

Peter Dutton set to take Scott Morrison's job

The former Australian PM resigned after Saturday's election loss.

Serial wedding crasher arrested over thefts in Australia

The man allegedly pretended to be a wedding guest on eight different occasions.

Wild mushroom poisoning cases spike in NSW

Some poisonous mushrooms look similar to edible wild mushrooms from Europe and Asia.

Labor to make Australia proud - Albanese

Labor will immediately begin working to implement its agenda, Australia's new Prime Minister says.

NZ woman reportedly dies in Australian detention centre

The Refugee Action Coalition alleges there have been a series of suicides and suicide attempts at the Villawood detention centre.

Scott Morrison hosts party, cracks whips and serves margaritas

He was seen celebrating as he prepared to move out of the official Sydney residence of the PM.

Albanese to be sworn in as PM just hours before Tokyo trip

On his trip to Japan the new prime minister will be meeting with US President Joe Biden.

Australia's next prime minister came from humble beginnings

Anthony Albanese is the only child of a single mother who raised him on a pension in gritty inner-Sydney suburbia.

Australian election result a 'win for the climate' - James Shaw

The Greens co-leader commented on results where many pro-climate change action candidates were successful.

Ardern congratulates Albanese, looks forward to working with him

Analysis: Australia’s election result should be a wake-up call

The election might have been a win for Anthony Albanese, but it shows the discontent amongst voters, writes Australia correspondent Andrew Macfarlane.