Latest from Sydney

Govt houses with top views to be sold

Six heritage-listed Government-owned houses on Sydney's harbourside will soon be up for grabs as the state pushes on with its public housing sell-off.

Across the Tasman

We all know about Barossa and its big, bold shiraz; the famous Penfolds Grange and Melbourne’s terrific foodie scene.

Outage causes chaos at Sydney Airport

A power outage is causing long delays at Sydney Airport, just as school holidays begin in New South Wales.

Aussie foils RBA as growth rivals kiwi, pound

Australia is forecast to be among the fastest-growing economies this year, making it harder for the central bank to convince currency investors it won't raise interest rates.

Aussie hospitals could turn away Kiwis

Kiwis attempting to sidestep doctor’s fees while holidaying in Australia could soon be turned away from Sydney hospitals.

Australia: It's show time in Oz

Hop across the ditch and catch some world-class theatre.

Australia: Sydney culture secrets

Sick of shopping and with time to explore before the next great meal, Catherine Smith walked her feet off exploring some of Sydney's culture highlights.

Kiwi charged with importing meth to Oz

A New Zealand woman has been charged with importing five kilograms of crystal meth into Sydney hidden inside machinery parts.

Bad 'monks' target Sydney’s Vivid show

Bogus Buddhist monks are trying to rip off sightseers at Sydney's Vivid festival.

Museums unite to buy back taonga

A medal gifted to a Ngapuhi chief in 1806 feared to be lost to his descendants forever, is on its way back to NZ after Te Papa and the Auckland Museum joined forces on the winning bid.

Koalas shooting selfies

Not quite a duck face, but Bruce the koala and his friend Jay have become quite the experienced selfie-snappers at Wildlife Sydney Zoo.

Kiwi 'Spider-Man' targeted Asian residents in Melbourne

Drunken thugs face a king hit in Sydney

Violent and disorderly drunks in New South Wales will face tough new mandatory jail sentences in a package of measures to battle binge drinking.

Kiwi's ride ends in tragedy

A training ride turned to tragedy when Kiwi businesswoman Casey Kinnaird lost control of her bike and collided with a vehicle in Sydney.

Packer's victim speaks out

"I stood up and then bang, (Packer) hit me straight away." The young man assaulted by NRL player Russell Packer has spoken exclusively to the Herald.

Five cool things to do in Sydney

Think you've seen Sydney? Megan Singleton rounds up some lesser-known highlights.

Kiwi 'Spider-Man' pleads guilty to burglaries

Accused mother refuses to face court

A former NZ woman and her partner, who have been charged with murdering her son in Sydney earlier this year, today refused to face an Australian court.