Transtasman alliance could be global force for good
New Zealand and Australia need to give much greater attention to the combined impact they could have on the world stage, an international relations specialist says.
Australia wipes $16 billion off student loans
Australia wipes $16 billion off student loans
Australia’s parliament has passed a law to cut student loans by 20%, wiping more than $A16 billion in debt for 3 million people.
NZ 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood: Clark
NZ 'lagging behind' on Palestinian statehood: Clark
New Zealand is lagging behind the rest of the world through its failure to recognise Palestinian statehood, former prime minister Helen Clark says.
Man shot dead after severing sister's arm: Vic police
Man shot dead after severing sister's arm: Vic police
A man has been shot dead by police near Melbourne after allegedly severing his sister's arm during an attack which left her in a coma with life-threatening injuries.
Thousands turn out to farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands turn out in Birmingham to farewell Ozzy Osbourne
Thousands of heavy metal fans have lined the streets of Birmingham for the funeral procession of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.
Canada announces plans to recognise Palestinian state
Canada announces plans to recognise Palestinian state
Canada intends to recognise a Palestinian state at a meeting of the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced.
Shanghai relocates 280,000 amid storm
Shanghai relocates 280,000 amid storm
Shanghai has relocated more than 280,000 people, halted flights and ferries as a tropical storm whips eastern China with gales and heavy rain.
Pacific islands on tsunami watch
Pacific islands on tsunami watch
Pacific island nations are on alert for possible tsunami waves, following today's powerful earthquake off Russia.
Evacuations ordered after 8.8 quake in Russia
Evacuations ordered after 8.8 quake in Russia
A powerful quake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami waves of up to 5 metres, sparking evacuation orders across the Pacific.
Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess Covid cruise
Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess Covid cruise
The operator of a cruise ship that embarked just as the Covid-19 pandemic gripped the globe will remain liable to pay passengers impacted by the virus after a failed appeal.
Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for children
Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for children
Australian children will be barred from accessing YouTube after the federal government confirmed the video-sharing website will fall under its social media ban.
UK prepared to recognise Palestinian state
UK plans to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain is prepared to recognise a Palestinian state in September, in response to growing public anger over the images of starving children in Gaza.
Border calm as talks held
Border calm as talks held
Military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia held talks yesterday as calm returned to their disputed border and displaced residents began trickling back.
Two Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of genocide
Two Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of genocide
Two Israeli human rights organisations say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, the first major voices in Israeli society to level the strongest possible accusation against the state, which vehemently denies it.
Police officer, gunman among dead in New York shooting
Police officer, gunman among dead in New York shooting
A gunman opened fire inside a midtown Manhattan skyscraper, killing at least four people before the suspect turned up dead in the building.
Relative allegedly murdered man in home invasion
Relative allegedly murdered man in home invasion
Failing to locate stacks of cash during a home invasion, a masked man fatally beat an elderly relative over the head before fleeing, a jury has heard.
Trump says Gazans starving, contradicting Netanyahu
Trump says Gazans starving, contradicting Netanyahu
Donald Trump said many people were starving in Gaza and suggested Israel could do more on humanitarian access, after 14 more people died of starvation and malnutrition in the territory.
Six dead after shooting at Bangkok market
Six dead after shooting at Bangkok market
A gunman killed five people at a market in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, attacking security guards and a merchant before fatally turning the gun on himself.
Fight looms as Gaza protest planned for Sydney Harbour Bridge
Fight looms as Gaza protest planned for Sydney Harbour Bridge
A pro-Palestine demonstration is planned for one of Australia's most recognisable landmarks, prompting a potential court showdown to block the rally.
US, EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal
US, EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal
The US has struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods and averting a bigger trade war between the two allies.