Latest from Australasia

Doodle 4 Google winner announced
The New Zealand public has chosen the winner of the Doodle 4 Google 'I love football' competition.

Tearful woman recounts fatal fall
A witness to a bridge-swinging event where an 18-year-old student fell to her death broke down in tears while giving evidence in court today.

Apple claims biggest leap in technology with iPhone 4
A sleeker, faster fourth-generation iPhone has been hailed as the "biggest leap" since the original.

Man alleged to have threatened to kill John Key awaits verdict
A jury has been reassured about the state of mind of Mark Stafford Feary after it asked a question during verdict deliberations in court.

Shooting accused on 'homicidal mission' jury told
Two men accused of killing an undercover cop were fit, young men who decided to take the law into their own hands, a court hears.

Toddler's body find sparks double homicide probe
The body of an 18-month-old toddler has been found as police also investigate the death of a woman believed to be the girl's mother.

The gold mine that swallowed a town
Australia's biggest gold mine - visible from space and is even said to influence the weather - is set to expand.

Speed crackdown is the ticket - police
A holiday weekend crackdown on speeding may be extended across the year after a big drop in accidents, with one fatality so far.

All Blacks: Richie to ponder after Cup
Richie McCaw has revealed staying in New Zealand is a strong possibility after the World Cup.

Greens: National failing to address inequality
Metiria Turei today said John Key and Paula Bennett had "forgotten where they came from", denying New Zealanders the same opportunities to get ahead that they both benefited from.