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Bushfire warning
An emergency bushfire warning is in place for Mariginiup, north of Perth. Keep up to date with ABC Emergency
Macklemore announces more Australian shows to accommodate fans
Grammy-award winning musician Macklemore has announced more shows in Australia to accommodate his legions of fans.
He spoke with ABC News Breakfast ahead of his tour next year.
New research into ozone recovery
New research out of Aotearoa New Zealand is suggesting the ozone hole may not be recovering as once thought.
Auckland to enter A-Leagues from next season as US billionaire adds another sporting franchise
Bill Foley owns a Premier League team, the NHL champions and has a large stake in a French Ligue 1 side, and he has just been awarded an A-Leagues licence to establish Auckland men's and women's teams from next season.
AC/DC drummer to sell memorabilia to raise funds for breast cancer
Phil Rudd is set to sell AC/DC memorabilia, a drum kit and a sports car and give the proceeds to charity in honour of his best friend.
Too nice? That's the New Zealand way, says Black Caps' Mitchell
New Zealand hits back at criticism from Australia's Simon O'Donnell of the team's competitive instincts for their assistance to a cramping Virat Kohli in their Cricket World Cup semifinal loss in Mumbai.
How does Anthony Albanese's international travel stack up against other recent prime ministers?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been under attack from the Coalition and some sections of the media since he took office for the number of international trips he has taken. But how does he compare to other recent prime ministers?
Comedian John Oliver's campaign for 'colourful mullets' bird leads to record votes in New Zealand competition
A campaign for the pūteketeke to take out New Zealand's Bird of the Century competition has led to record number of votes being cast.
Three men walk into a negotiation. In NZ, they can take the 'agree to disagree' option
In New Zealand, the Labour Party ministers have just been re-sworn into caretaker government, despite losing the election. Here's why forming government is a little different in Aotearoa.
Tuvalu residents able to resettle in Australia as climate change 'threatens its existence'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new pact with the low-lying island country of Tuvalu, allowing residents facing displacement from climate change the ability to resettle in Australia.
This is the boat where Albanese and Pacific leaders will meet this week — but some leaders won't be sailing
Pacific leaders including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will descend on the beautiful island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands this week for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. And the two "big Cs" will be on the agenda.
Kiwis hammer Kangaroos in record-breaking win to claim Pacific Championships title
Considered underdogs heading into the Pacific Championships final, New Zealand stuns World Cup winners Australia with a 30-0 victory in Hamilton.
De Kock, Van der Dussen hit tons as South Africa thump New Zealand at World Cup
South Africa's Quinton de Kock maintains his dominance with the bat as the Proteas go top of the Cricket World Cup standings, while the Black Caps are left fighting for a semi-final spot with two games left in the group stage.
Whakaari Management Limited found guilty over White Island disaster
Whakaari Management Limited has been found guilty on one charge in an Auckland Court as the judge ruled the company had failed in its duty to minimise risk in the deadly White Island eruption.
Company held by White Island volcano owners found guilty as criminal proceedings conclude
The trial over the deadly White Island eruption has ended with the final defendant, Whakaari Management Limited, handed the court's verdict in Auckland.
World Cup final overshadowed by refereeing controversy, with record four cards handed out
All Blacks fans and former players sound off on the officiating in the Rugby World Cup final, which featured three yellow cards and a send off for New Zealand captain Sam Cane.
'We have learnt absolutely nothing': Pike River families fear history is repeating in NZ
New Zealand pledged to improve its workplace health and safety record, but 13 years later, Pike River Mine families say "we have learnt absolutely nothing".
The Voice referendum failed so how do we close the gap? The US, Canada and New Zealand weigh in
United States, Canada and New Zealand share their Indigenous rights success stories as Australia contemplates a new way forward after the Voice referendum.
Analysis
analysis:Two of the most iconic teams in rugby are set to meet in another historic final
When the Springboks and All Blacks meet in the Rugby World Cup final, the sport's biggest rivals will write another chapter in rugby's most storied grudge match.
Analysis
analysis:Should more retirees be working? New Zealand could have the answers
Retirees on a pension begin to lose it if they earn over $227 a week, yet the rules for older workers are very different in New Zealand. If Australia adopted New Zealand's approach we could have an extra 500,000 willing workers, writes Peter Martin.
Christchurch attack coronial inquest will look at what NZ 'may learn from this atrocity'
The largest coronial inquest New Zealand has ever held started today to look into the emergency response to the Christchurch terror attacks at two mosques in 2019.
A coronial inquest into the Christchurch attack will look at what NZ 'may learn from this atrocity'
The largest coronial inquest New Zealand has ever held starts to look into the emergency response to the Christchurch terror attacks at two mosques in 2019.
Diamonds win Constellation Cup despite losing final Test
Australia secures its 11th Constellation Cup crown on points aggregate despite losing the final two Tests of the series in New Zealand.
Kiwis beat Samoa to set up Pacific Championships decider against Australia
Australia will meet New Zealand for Pacific Nations rugby league championship honours after the Kiwis crush Samoa to book their place in the final.
Horse owners warned as dead hedgehogs found in feed imported from New Zealand
Imports of all Fiber Fresh products have been suspended and an urgent recall has been issued.
Silver Ferns strike back with thrilling win over Diamonds in third Constellation Cup clash
New Zealand will have a chance to equalise the Constellation Cup at 2-2 after winning the third game of the series to turn things around after the Diamonds dominated the Australian leg.