Latest from Australasia

Sky readies for internet TV assault

The way hundreds of thousands of Kiwis watch TV shows is about to undergo a fundamental and dramatic change.

Aussie police join in drink-drive operation

Final Big Day Out artists released

The second and final list of bands playing at the 2011 Big Day Out has been released.

Wet weather causes 10pc drop in lamb numbers

<i>Simon Power</i>: Human rights balanced with police powers

Fleeting period to attempt Pike mine rescue: expert

The first four hours after Friday's Pike River mine blast was the only time rescuers could have entered the mine, a safety expert says.

Police describe grisly murder scene in court

Euro fears weigh on Aussie stocks

The Australian share market closed steady yesterday after regaining early losses as investors bought into stocks weakened by concerns about European sovereign debt and tensions on the Korean peninsula.

<i>Cartoon</i>: The price of coal

League: Warriors to play at Eden Park?

The New Zealand Warriors have announced a press conference at Eden Park today, a hint that they will play their next season.

Pike River mine rescue 'bleaker by the day'

Dramatic security camera film has revealed the scale of Friday's Pike River mine blast.

Savings Group says private debt leaves economy 'vulnerable'

Fairfax links print, online units

Children still to realise miners' plight

"They don't understand it fully. For them, it's 'Dad's on a holiday' or 'he's just stuck underground'.

<i>Cartoon</i>: Hope

Anglers refused access to river over summer

Unwelcome lawn moo-ers

Breakdown a 'kick in the guts' for families

Relatives of the trapped miners reacted with disbelief and anger to news a robot had malfunctioned.