Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
A former University of Otago student fatally mauled by a shark in Australia has been remembered as "one of the best".
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Search for surfer mauled by shark suspended
Search for surfer mauled by shark suspended
The search for a surfer fatally mauled by a shark at a remote beach has been suspended.
World-first discharge for artificial heart patient
World-first discharge for artificial heart patient
Almost two decades after his father died from heart failure, Daniel Timms has helped to transform treatment for patients across the globe.
Labor edges ahead of coalition in latest Australian poll
Labor edges ahead of coalition in latest Australian poll
Australia's Labor party has taken a slim lead over the coalition in a weekly survey ahead of a federal election expected in May.
Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark attack
Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark attack
A surfer fatally mauled by a shark at a remote beach was on a six-month holiday with his partner and pet dog.
Ron Brierley charged with more child sex offences
Ron Brierley charged with more child sex offences
Disgraced businessman Ron Brierley has been charged with more child sex offences, three years after being released from prison.
Human rights 'ignored' during Australia's Covid response
Human rights 'ignored' during Australia's Covid response
Governments at every level failed to consider or protect human rights during Australia's Covid-19 pandemic response, a Human Rights Commission report says.
'Fake plot': Sydney anti-Semitic attacks a 'criminal con job'
'Fake plot': Sydney anti-Semitic attacks a 'criminal con job'
Investigators have dismissed the discovery of an explosives-laden caravan as a "criminal con job" that was never intended for use in a claimed attack on prominent Jewish sites.
Devastating flooding in aftermath of cyclone
Devastating flooding in aftermath of cyclone
When a tropical cyclone first hit, Malcolm Drysdale compared it to being "flogged quietly by wet lettuce".
Troops injured, mass blackouts as storm batters Australia
Troops injured, mass blackouts as storm batters Australia
More than 240,000 homes are without power and over a dozen defence force personnel were injured in a truck accident as a tropical storm continues to lash Australia's eastern coast.
Cyclone downgraded, millions still on alert
Cyclone downgraded, millions still on alert
Millions of Australians have been warned to stay vigilant as ex-tropical cyclone Alfred crosses on to the mainland, with the worst of the heavy rain and flash flooding still to come.
Air NZ halts flights ahead of Aussie cyclone
Air NZ halts flights ahead of Aussie cyclone
Air New Zealand has halted all flights in and out of Brisbane and the Gold Coast due to a cyclone forecast to hit Australia.
Australian teen tries to board flight with shotgun
Australian teen tries to board flight with shotgun
A teenage boy has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly trying to board a plane with a shotgun.
Thousands without power as Cyclone Alfred closes in
Thousands without power as Cyclone Alfred closes in
Tens of thousands of homes have lost power or are in need of urgent assistance as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the Queensland coast.
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Otago woman on wait for cyclone: ‘it’s so eerie’
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Otago woman on wait for cyclone: ‘it’s so eerie’
An Otago woman in Brisbane says the city is bracing for the worst as Cyclone Alfred looms off Australia’s coast.
Cyclone stalls as emergency measures kick in
Cyclone stalls as emergency measures kick in
Australia is bracing for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane and authorities are urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon.
Warning as cyclone approaches Australian coast
'Take it seriously': Warning as cyclone approaches Australian coast
Millions of people are finalising cyclone preparations as a category two system barrels towards the Australian coast.
Aussie teen arrested over 'Christchurch 2.0' mosque threat
Aussie teen arrested over 'Christchurch 2.0' mosque threat
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Western Australia after an online threat alluding to a terrorist massacre against a recently opened Sydney mosque.
Brisbane braces for 'significant disaster' as cyclone approaches
Brisbane braces for 'significant disaster' as cyclone approaches
A "significant disaster event" looms as a tropical cyclone zeros in on a densely populated part of Australia's coast for the first time in 50 years.
Queensland, NSW brace as cyclone bears down
Queensland, NSW brace as cyclone bears down
Residents in two Australian states have been told to have tinned food ready and prepare their properties before a cyclone makes landfall in coming days.