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<i>A state in emergency:</i> Queensland flood update

A quick wrap of how the Queensland media is reporting the devastating effects of the floods across the state.

Fletcher forced to increase cash portion of Crane bid

Men fighting for lives after car cut in half named

Mum furious as boys hurt in jetski ramming

The mother of a 13-year-old injured when a jetski rammed his boat has defended letting him and his mate, 11, go on the water alone.

<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Journey beats the finals

Often the journey is better than the destination and so it proved at the ASB Classic.

Summer profile: Adman takes on new challenges in media game

<i>Phil O'Reilly:</i> Ethical business necessary to win back trust

Mrs Hotchin 'I'm not selfish, I care'

The wife of Hanover Finance boss Mark Hotchin, Amanda, says she has been wrongly portrayed in the media.

Attempted murder charges after campervan attack

The man arrested for allegedly trying to set fire to a campervan with two people in it has been charged with the attempted murder of the pair.

Queensland flood victims return to muddy homes

Queensland residents are about to begin the monumental task of cleaning up their properties as floodwaters start to recede.

Girl dies in fall while biking to dairy

A 10-year-old Hamilton girl has died after cycling down a flight of stairs. The girl had been cycling to the dairy with her aunty and cousin when the accident happened.

Paraglider crashes in Christchurch

State Highway 25A in Coromandel reopens

Public getting the message on water safety

Beach-goers appear to be heeding warnings to swim between the flags, although some surf lifesaving clubs are finding the summer busier than others.

Tourist dies during Marlbourgh dive

Man tries to burn campervan pair

The alleged attempted arson of a campervan may have been an "extreme reaction" to freedom camping...