WorldCombating homegrown terrorThe siege comes months after Australia's biggest ever counter-terrorism raids and follows repeated warnings by ASIO, the domestic spy agency, of the growing threat of a homegrown domestic....15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSiege: Grand Mufti condemns gunmanThe country’s highest Islamic office holder has condemned the actions of a gunman responsible for a hostage situation in Sydney’s CBD.15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCaptives may consider fighting backSome hostages held in the Sydney cafe may have had thoughts of attacking the hostage takers as survival instincts "come to the fore", a psychologist says.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-terrorist law in NZ 100% justifiedThe MP who chaired the anti-terrorist legislation rushed through Parliament last week, MarkMitchell, says the bill was "100 per cent" justified.15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldNegotiator - Establish rapport, keep controlOne or two words can be enough to turn a hostage situation, so language and rapport is everything, a former New Zealand hostage negotiator says.15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBump, then 'crazy-eyed' gunman struckFather-of-four Craig Stoker had just bought a coffee at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Sydney's Martin Place when he walked out and bumped into a "crazy-eyed" man.15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldKiwi sees hostages on kneesA New Zealander who saw the Sydney siege unfold has described seeing people cowering on their knees only moments after a gunman took them hostage.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland exercise echoes hostage dramaAucklanders can be confident the measures Sydney has in place to deal with hostage or terrorism emergencies would be available here - but on a smaller scale, a senior police source says.15 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSiege over as police storm buildingA flurry of loud bangs erupted just after 4am NZ time as a swarm of heavily armed police stormed a downtown Sydney cafe where a gunman had taken hostages.15 Dec 03:49 PM
WorldSydney twitter hashtag goes viralAs the Sydney siege threatens to open up old prejudices, hashtag #illridewithyou has led a call for unity.15 Dec 11:48 AM
WorldSydney siege: What we knowHere's what we know now about the situation in Sydney where a gunman has seized hostages.15 Dec 10:21 AM
WorldSydney siege: Live updatesThe hostage drama in central Sydney has shut down the city's CBD. Click here for live updates from AAP.15 Dec 07:47 AM
WorldKiwis speak from hostage sceneNew Zealanders caught up in the area where a hostage drama is unfolding in central Sydney - some who are still in lock down - have spoken about their experiences.15 Dec 06:28 AM
WorldHostage drama: Martin Place terrorist targetMartin Place in Sydney CBD is in lockdown after gunmen took hostages at the popular Lindt cafe this morning.15 Dec 03:51 AM
WorldHostage drama: Worker waits for newsBruno was turning up for his shift as a barista and waiter when he was ushered away at the door by police.15 Dec 03:35 AM
WorldAbbott urges Australians to go about lifePrime Minister Tony Abbott is urging Australians to go about their lives as normal despite the terrorist siege in Sydney’s CBD.15 Dec 02:46 AM
WorldQantas diverts planes after Sydney hostage crisisQantas is diverting its planes away from central Sydney to free up space for authorities dealing with the siege in a city cafe.15 Dec 01:30 AM
WorldPhoto Gallery: Siege at Sydney cafe Click here for the latest photos from the scene, where more than a dozen hostages are being held at gunpoint in a Sydney cafe.15 Dec 12:36 AM
WorldExpert: Safety not slipping at QantasQantas' spate of incidents is "unusual" but there's no evidence of slipping safety standards, an aviation expert says.10 Dec 02:03 AM
WorldFourth Qantas flight has to turn backA fourth Qantas plane has been forced to turn back mid-flight, marking a second day of trouble for the airline - but its boss says "it happens all the time".09 Dec 05:20 PM
WorldCampers rescued from NSW floodTwo children and their mothers have been flown from rising flood waters on the NSW coast as wild storms batter the region.08 Dec 02:17 AM
TravelPar for the course in SydneyIf you're going to be whacked by a golf ball, it may as well be hit by one of the greats, finds Cameron McMillan.07 Dec 02:00 AM
WorldBoys find body of baby at Sydney beachA post-mortem is due to be carried out today on the body of a baby found by two young boys digging on a beach in Sydney.30 Nov 08:23 PM
SportAussie batsman critical after surgeryCricketer Phil Hughes’ condition remains critical after he underwent further scans on Wednesday.26 Nov 04:31 AM
WorldMan's fall overboard caught on CCTVThe moment an elderly man fell 25 metres from a cruise ship travelling between Auckland and Sydney was caught on a CCTV camera.25 Nov 03:07 AM
TravelAustralia: Good times kick offTravel disasters give us great stories, but drama-free holidays are golden, writes Tristram Clayton.19 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessPoor moved out of Sydney harbourside homesFor sale: 287 homes, most in spitting distance of Sydney's Opera House. Wanted: Somewhere to shift a low-income, angry community.17 Nov 11:45 PM
WorldFour Sydney brothers join Isis terror groupFour brothers slipped out of Australia last week to join the fight with Islamic State (Isis) in Syria.15 Nov 07:30 PM
TravelSydney: Australia's original storiesCatherine Smith gets acquainted - or tries to - with modern Sydney's original Australians, whose cultures are undergoing rediscovery.11 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldCondom erected in SydneyA giant pink condom has been erected in Sydney’s Hyde Park as part of a campaign to promote HIV awareness.08 Nov 08:12 PM
New ZealandMid-air plane drama: Kiwi's heroicsA Kiwi air traveller wrestled with a crazed passenger who tried to force open an emergency aircraft door mid-flight between Vietnam and Australia.05 Nov 04:00 PM
