New ZealandRed dust storm dumped 3m tonnes of soil in TasmanAt one point, an average of 75,000 tonnes of dust was being dumped each hour into the Tasman Sea, researchers say.07 Oct 03:35 AM
LifestyleNZ ranked 20th in UN quality of life surveyNew Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.06 Oct 03:05 AM
WorldAussie ute record attempt bogged upA NSW town's shot at the world record for the largest parade of legally-registered utes has become bogged in the mud, with organisers forced to postpone the attempt until next year because of heavy rains.04 Oct 10:16 PM
WorldAussie starved daughter to deathAn Australian woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the starvation death of her 7-year-old daughter.04 Oct 09:55 PM
WorldThe Australian town that kicked the bottleAn Australian town has banned commercially-bottled water in what is thought to be a world first.27 Sep 10:18 PM
WorldAnother dust storm hits SydneyNSW residents are warned to stay inside as a second dust storm 200km wide hits Sydney.25 Sep 09:10 PM
WorldStifling dust bad omen for futureStorm-driven dust clouds that turned the skies of New South Wales and Queensland red yesterday may be a harbinger of things to come.23 Sep 04:00 PM
LeagueTeen's 20-year ban after brawl 'appropriate' - NRL bossA 16-year-old NSW player is suspended from league in Australia until 2029 for kicking and stomping in a match.23 Sep 07:16 AM
WorldFirst NSW, now southern Queensland hit by red dust Sydney's red dust storm arrives in Queensland, prompting widespread health concerns.23 Sep 03:23 AM
WorldFacebooking prison officers face sack for bagging bossA Facebook page set up by prison officers to vent their anger could now get them fired instead.22 Sep 05:26 AM