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Australia race through New Zealand to win first Test

Nathan Lyon has spun Australia to victory in the first Test and the retention of the Trans-Tasman Trophy, with New Zealand feeble in their second innings at the Basin Reserve. Australia won the...

The People’s Letter to the World Health Organization

Community advocacy group Stand Up Now Australia is calling on Aussies to communicate their rejection of the 2022 World Health Organisation's proposed amendments to its International Health Regulations by reading and signing The People’s Letter by Friday 1 December.

Australia close in on semis after win over NZ in World Cup epic

Australia have beaten New Zealand by just five runs in Dharamshala to move closer to a semi-final place at the cricket World Cup in India.

Kangaroos beat Kiwis 36-18 ahead of Pacific decider

The Kangaroos will take confidence into the Pacific Nations Championship decider next week after scoring six tries en route to a 36-18 victory over New Zealand.

Comedian Cal Wilson dead at 53 after short illness

New Zealand comedian Cal Wilson, who made Australia her home, has died in a Sydney hospital surrounded by family and friends after a short illness.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes New Zealand South Island

South Islanders have been shaken by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, the strongest tremor to hit New Zealand this year.

Wallabies’ Allan Alaalatoa stretchered off MCG v All Blacks

Star Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa is in major danger of missing the Rugby World Cup after he was stretchered off the MCG during the Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.

NZ Police on scene after reports of gunman in Auckland CBD

New Zealand Police have cordoned off several streets in Auckland's CBD as they respond to a serious unfolding incident involving a reported gunman.

ACT Chief Minister visits New Zealand to talk direct flights and more

Re-establishing direct flights between Canberra and New Zealand is on the agenda as Chief Minister Andrew Barr visits Canberra’s sister city Wellington this week for the annual Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum today, Wednesday 19 July.

Opals claim bronze as China win Asia Cup

China have dramatically ended Japan's run of five straight women's Asia Cup basketball titles, with Australia taking bronze to cap a stirring comeback for captain Tess Madgen.

Separatists in Papua threaten to shoot NZ hostage

Rebels in Indonesia's Papua region have threatened to shoot a New Zealand pilot they took hostage in February if countries do not comply with their demand to start independence talks within two months.

Man charged over deadly NZ hostel fire

Police won't rule out further, more serious charges against a man arrested over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, which killed at least six people.

Police treating New Zealand hostel fire as suspicious

Police gained entry to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on Wednesday to begin the grisly task of recovering bodies and identifying the dead.

At least several dead in Wellington hostel fire

Multiple people are believed to be dead after a "worst nightmare" fire ripped through a 92-room hostel in Wellington, New Zealand.

Citizenship pledge sparks fears of NZ brain drain

New Zealand leaders are playing down fears the lure of Australian citizenship could bring about a fresh brain drain.

Australia ‘open’ to NZ AUKUS tech participation

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia is open to expanding the technology phase of the AUKUS security deal to New Zealand.

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