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‘Is this legal?’: Rogue snack that’s left Aussies fuming
Someone has combined two iconic snacks, horrifying people everywhere.

Qantas delays flights to avoid SpaceX rocket parts
Financial Times: Airline warned by US about risk of debris re-entering atmosphere.

Teen sensation stuns in Australian Open upset
A Brazilian 18-year-old has made an impact in Melbourne.

Mystery balls close nine Sydney beaches
Mysterious white and grey balls washed up along the coast.

The luxurious way to get down and dusty in Outback Queensland
Few people have heard of this beautiful lodge standing in the shadow of Mt Mulligan.

‘Bright shining star’: Tributes pour in for Aussie DJ after fatal fall in Bali
She died surrounded by her family.

Meet Auckland FC's latest signing with eyes on a Socceroos call-up
Marlee Francois joins Auckland FC, aiming for A-League impact and a Socceroos call-up.

How has Robbie Williams' $198m biopic fared at the box office?
The blockbuster movie has been a major flop, failing to make a dent against its budget.

Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'
'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.

Aussie actor died after water supply wasn’t working in LA wildfires, death toll rises to 16
Former child star Rory Sykes dies in LA wildfires, mother considers legal action.

Victims of the LA wildfires: A great-grandmother, surfer, father, and son
There are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.

Editorial: How test cricket’s two-tier plan could be good for the game
OPINION: The 'Big Three' test sides hold more global interest than others.

Best things to see and do from Adelaide to the Outback - and back again
There's no better feeling than the freedom of an Australian roadie.

Watch: Bumbling arsonist strips naked after setting pants on fire in Xmas Day attack
An would-be arsonist got a dose of instant karma in an attack that backfired.

Instant karma: Arsonist sets pants on fire during Xmas Day attack
A suspected arsonist was forced to strip off after setting his pants on fire during a Christmas morning attack on a Melbourne shop that backfired. Video / Victoria Police

Mum admits attempting to sell severed human body part on black market
An animal shelter volunteer tried to sell a body part of a dead pet owner.

‘Let’s go and see a band’: The lost art of pub rock
50 years of pub rock and the icons keeping it alive.

Why Kiwis are moving to Sydney: Gracen Luka's career & Bondi beach lifestyle
Discover why Kiwis like Gracen Luka are choosing Sydney for career growth and lifestyle, from Bondi Beach to building communities. Video / Carson Bluck

Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby
Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.

'The lifestyle, you can’t compete': Two Kiwis share what it’s really like moving to Australia in your 20s
'Sydney is a bigger city, and with that comes more opportunity.’

‘Dangerous’: Chris Hemsworth and wife slammed for ‘cruel’ act
'The rodeo is, by definition, cruelty to animals.'

Kiwi travellers now face UK entry fee
Britain's new visa-waiver entry system took effect on Wednesday.

Missing hiker survives 13 days on two muesli bars in Australian bush
Details are emerging about how a young Aussie hiker survived two weeks in the wilderness.

From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz
The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.

Hāwera to Perth: Kiwi family finds financial success with FIFO life
A Kiwi family moves to Perth for better opportunities. From police work in NZ to FIFO mining in Perth, they share their journey. Video / Carson Bluck.

Three dead after seaplane crashes near Australian tourist hotspot
A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia.

Why a pub meal in Melbourne is dividing the internet
Outraged Aussies say the cost of fish and chips is 'getting out of hand'.

‘Not safe to return or leave’: Grim bushfire warning issued in Australia
Victoria Emergency earlier warned to 'act immediately to survive'.

Man arrested after packing suspicious 80yo 'antique' in plane luggage
An 'antique' in a luggage bag could see a man spend up to 20 years in jail.