RacingYour ultimate Melbourne Cup guideThe greatest horse race in the southern hemisphere slips into stride today at Flemington. Here's your online Melbourne Cup guide with a Kiwi flavour.31 Oct 05:42 PM
RacingKiwi jockey has a tilt at Melbourne Cup historyTwelve years ago when James McDonald was growing up on a Cambridge horse and dairy farm he dreamed of the day he might win a $7000 race at Ellerslie.31 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldMost embarrassing behaviour at the racesDerby Day is a Spring Carnival favourite in Australia - and while the crowds showed up in their elegant best, they certainly didn't leave that way.30 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandMelbourne Cup previewOffices around the country will grind to a standstill next Tuesday tomorrow at 5pm when the 156th Melbourne Cup kicks off over the 30 Oct 03:07 AM
New ZealandPolice top dogs take home trophy winA judge has ruled New Zealand Police canines are among the top dogs in Australasia.29 Oct 09:38 PM
BusinessProperty empire: From $36k to $488mThe 34-year-old developer, who has become the youngest new entrant to BRW's Rich List, began with a humble gym when he was just 19.29 Oct 07:13 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman dies in fall from Melbourne apartmentA woman who fell to her death after plunging from an apartment building in Melbourne was a New Zealander, the <i>Herald</i> understands.24 Oct 08:00 AM
New ZealandAnother chance to crush the AussiesWe won't only take out the Bledisloe Cup this weekend - we're also on track to crush the Aussies at the police dog trials, too.21 Oct 08:03 PM
SportRugby player's meth habit 'no excuse'An Australian rugby player's meth addiction does not explain his attempt to rape a six-year-old boy, prosecutors have told a US judge, as sentencing nears.19 Oct 05:28 PM
TravelMelbourne: Walking on airThis funky rooftop accommodation has the 'wow' factor, finds Prashant Mehra.09 Oct 09:48 PM
EntertainmentIs this really Bansky?Help yourself to a sizeable pinch of salt before watching this clip, shot in Melbourne, that purports to show secretive graffiti artist Banksy at work.06 Oct 05:30 AM
WorldDeaf trio 'planned murder in sign'Three deaf people were caught on CCTV using sign language to plot the murder of their housemate moments, an Australian court has heard.04 Oct 07:24 PM
New ZealandKiwi poet dies crossing road in USMax Richards' dog Pink refused to leave his side, after he was struck by a car on his morning walk.02 Oct 03:07 AM
New ZealandKiwi stabbed: 'I almost bled to death'A former Rotorua man has spoken about surviving a random attack in Melbourne in which he was stabbed six times by his attacker.28 Sep 08:09 AM
WorldMan jailed for attempted murder of KiwiA man is behind bars over the near-fatal "cowardly" stabbing of an innocent bystander in Melbourne.28 Sep 04:03 AM
World'I have never felt so vulnerable or small'A NZ man who almost died after he was stabbed multiple times in Melbourne says his attacker's cowardly lies about what happened have "rubbed salt into his wounds".08 Sep 08:41 PM
WorldMelbourne teen jailed for Anzac terror plotA Melbourne teen who planned to run down and behead a police officer in a gruesome Anzac Day terror attack will spend at least half his 20s in a cell.05 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHow student set a trap for paedophilesImogen had dark hair and big eyes - a woman any man would find attractive. But she was a lure for child groomers. WARNING: Sex content.25 Aug 08:22 PM
WorldFuture of zoo's elephant calf uncertainMelbourne Zoo's newborn elephant cannot stand, which leaves her future uncertain.17 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleKiwi-inspired pie is best in AustraliaMeat-free Kiwi-inspired pie blows away Aussie taste-buds.26 May 03:51 AM
WorldOne killed, six injured after tanker rollsA petrol tanker rolled, crushing a car and starting a chain of collisions on a Melbourne motorway.24 May 02:10 AM
TravelBeer fans spoilt for choice in MelbourneA festival in Melbourne wants to help people make better choices by giving them a chance to try more than 450 beers.23 May 01:45 AM
WorldDramatic rescue at sea from hot balloonCoastguard and police were on hand when a hot air balloon ran into trouble and started drifting out to sea.21 May 02:47 AM
World'I've never heard screaming like that'A street performer has caught on fire during the stunt on Melbourne's Southbank. Dozens rushed to help the woman after screaming could be heard.16 May 07:46 AM
World'We are heartbroken. He was so loved'The sister of a young Kiwi-born man who died after being hit by a train in Melbourne said her brother was kind-hearted and caring, but struggled with depression.15 May 03:11 AM
World'Bring my brother home'The family of a New Zealand man hit by a train last week in Melbourne have set up a fundraising page to bring his body home.14 May 08:06 PM
TravelMelbourne: Monster MASHThe interesting thing about this exhibition being based in a museum is the balance between science and Hollywood.10 May 07:00 PM
TravelKiwis pick top Oz spotMelbourne has come out tops as the favourite destination for Kiwis heading across the ditch.30 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelFollow the dotted lineThe divide between Melbourne and Sydney is a bit like that of Wellington and Auckland.27 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelAustralia hosts first 'Ginger Pride' rallyIf you've ever been teased for your fiery locks, this is the event for you.20 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldGangland lawyer had bounty on headA Melbourne gangland lawyer who was gunned down outside his ice cream parlour apparently had a bounty on his head that had been increased to A$500,000 before his death.15 Mar 09:00 PM
WorldBus hits bridge, trapping passengersPassengers ducked their heads and closed their eyes as their bus ploughed into a Melbourne bridge, peeling the roof off like a tin can.22 Feb 01:38 AM
