WorldWrath of Yasi hits north QueenslandCyclone Yasi is building as a storm of unprecedented ferocity - the likes of which hasn't been seen since 1918 - and already it is lashing the Queensland coast.02 Feb 07:13 AM
World'Get out now', Queenslanders toldGet out now. Don't bother to pack your bags. Just gather your family and leave. That's the grave directive Premier Anna Bligh has made to people in low-lying parts of north Queensland under direct threat from monster Cyclone Yasi.02 Feb 02:56 AM
WorldQueensland faces 24 hrs of terror'The most serious cyclone you can have' is how Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is describing the storm set to ravage the state tonight. The storm has been upgraded to a Category Five cyclone - the most severe level imaginable.01 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandBach balcony collapse: 9 hurtNine people were injured when a balcony collapsed at a holiday home in Omaha, north of Auckland, late last night. The victims were taken to Auckland City and North Shore hospitals with injuries believed to range from cuts and bruises to30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWilma's fury leaves heroes in wakeAs the floodwaters left in the devastating trail of Cyclone Wilma subsided yesterday, so the tales of heroism and helping emerged. New Zealanders - many facing clear-ups of their own - came together to help those affected worse than 29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after caravan blazeA man has been hospitalised with burns and cuts after a caravan was deliberately set alight in Ashburton last night.28 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandSoldier killed in horror smashA decorated soldier's family have spoken of their grief at his death in a crash that broke every rule.22 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMedical staff brace for a big day outThe Big Day Out is well stocked with plasters and paracetamol as St John staff prepare for 40,000 revellers.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice do 'wonderful job' - KeyJohn Key has defended police in the wake of a damning report and a much criticised decision to end recovery efforts at Pike River Coal mine.19 Jan 10:55 PM
New ZealandReport on Police too narrow - O'ConnorA report into police culture change is too narrowly focused and could be counter-productive, the Police Association says.18 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandRob Pope to retire from PoliceDeputy Commissioner Rob Pope has announced he will retire from the Police in April, when his five-year term as Deputy Commissioner: Operations ends.18 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandNew party drug fears for festivalSt John staff at this week's Big Day Out will be on alert for a new party drug that has emerged at other summer concerts.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoy burnt by exploding petrol in sleepoutAn 11-year-old boy received serious burns after petrol from a lawnmower exploded in the sleepout where he and a teenager were sleeping.14 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandSprinkler saves historic Auckland department store (+photos)One of NZ's oldest department stores escaped extensive damage when a sprinkler system activated and put out a fire which could have destroyed the building.05 Jan 07:42 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland department store hit by fireThick smoke from a fire in one of Auckland's biggest department stores poured out on to Queen St late last night, shutting major city streets.05 Jan 04:30 PM
