Kiwi charged with quarantine breaches in Perth
A man who allegedly refused to comply with self-quarantine rules in Western Australia has been taken into custody and refused bail following a struggle with police.
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Sth Korea says no direct link between deaths, flu vaccines
Sth Korea says no direct link between deaths, flu vaccines
South Korean authorities say there is no direct link between a flu vaccination more than two dozen deaths of people who have received the shots.
Trump, Biden clash on Covid in final debate
Trump, Biden clash on Covid in final debate
Democrat Joe Biden renewed his attacks on US President Donald Trump's handling of Covid at the final debate before the election, while Trump levelled unfounded corruption accusations at Biden and his family.
Obama rips into Trump's record
Obama rips into Trump's record
Former President Barack Obama has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump with less than two weeks to go before the Republican president's Election Day face-off with Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Infected crew on cargo ship after NZ alert
Infected crew on cargo ship after NZ alert
Authorities are working out what to do with the Covid-19 infected crew of a cargo ship off the Queensland coast amid fears they could carry a mystery strain.
Pope supports civil union for same-sex couples
Pope supports civil union for same-sex couples
Pope Francis says same-sex couples should be protected by civil union laws in the clearest language he has used on the rights of gay people.
Spain's Covid tally tops 1 million
Spain's Covid tally tops 1 million
Spain has become the first western European country to exceed 1 million Covid-19 infections, doubling its tally in just six weeks.
Thousands of fake naked women photos shared online
Thousands of fake naked women photos shared online
Faked nude images of more than 100,000 women have been created from social media pictures and shared online, according to a new report.
Harry and Meghan decry 'crisis of hate' in social media
Harry and Meghan decry 'crisis of hate' in social media
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have spoken about their campaign against social media negativity, with Harry warning of a "global crisis of hate" affecting people's mental health.
Trump touts economy, warns of 'Biden depression'
Trump touts economy, warns of 'Biden depression'
President Donald Trump has campaigned in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, telling supporters he needed a second term in the White House to ensure a successful recovery from Covid.
Kiwi cop stops assault on woman in Melbourne
Kiwi cop stops assault on woman in Melbourne
A holidaying Kiwi police officer stepped in to stop an assault after a man grabbed a nurse off a Melbourne street and dragged her into an alleyway.
Woman charged over Kiwi firefighter's death
Woman charged over Kiwi firefighter's death
A second person has been charged with murder over the hit-and-run death of a New Zealand firefighter who was found dead in New South Wales' Hunter region two years ago.
Four new cases as restrictions ease in Victoria
Four new cases as restrictions ease in Victoria
The Australian state of Victoria has reported four new Covid-19 cases, as people in Melbourne were granted more freedom to move about after a months-long lockdown.
Global Covid cases pass 40 million
Global Covid cases pass 40 million
Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease.
France pays tribute to beheaded teacher
France pays tribute to beheaded teacher
Thousands of people gathered across France on Sunday to support teachers and defend freedom of expression after the killing of Samuel Paty, a history teacher beheaded by a suspected Islamist.
US to carry out first execution of a woman in 67 years
US to carry out first execution of a woman in 67 years
The US Justice Department said on Friday it has scheduled the first federal execution of a woman in almost 70 years, setting a December 8 date to put to death Lisa Montgomery, convicted of a 2004...
Infant rescued from fatal crash wreckage
Infant rescued from fatal crash wreckage
An infant has been rescued from the wreckage of a crash which claimed the life of a 29-year-old woman on the NSW Central Coast.
Emotional scenes in Sydney as Kiwis touch down
'We've missed you': Emotional scenes in Sydney as Kiwis touch down
There were emotional scenes at Sydney International Airport as travellers on the first commercial flights from New Zealand in seven months landed there today.
8 million cases in US as infections spike
8 million cases in US as infections spike
US cases of the novel coronavirus have crossed 8 million, rising by 1 million in less than a month, as another surge in cases hits the nation at the onset of cooler weather.
Queen makes first public outing in months
Queen makes first public outing in months
The Queen has carried out her first major engagement since a coronavirus lockdown in March, visiting the top secret Porton Down military research facility.