A mother who lost a child previously to unexplained circumstances said she panicked as her new 4-month-old baby went limp in her arms.

Oranga Tamariki (OT) says it always intended to publish a punishing review that found grievous privacy breaches which caused people physical harm.

New Zealand's growing Asian population is putting pressure on an already overloaded court system, a prominent lawyer says.

Tensions are escalating between rival gangs in Gisborne, and police say it poses a "very real threat" to the lives of those involved, and innocent members of the public.

Australia's government will dole out billions in cost of living relief measures in its budget today to win back disgruntled voters ahead of a tough election in May.

Gerard Depardieu has gone on trial over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that has placed the French actor at the heart of the country's broader reckoning over sexual violence.