WorldGunman's chilling last postThe "fake sheik" behind the deadly Sydney cafe siege railed against Australian "terrorism" on his website a day before he took 17 people hostage.16 Dec 07:27 PM
New ZealandSiege: Govt must weigh risk, rightsPM John Key said the Sydney siege gunman highlighted the conundrum for authorities over protecting citizens against potential terrorism and over-stepping their powers.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow lone wolf shattered a quiet morningMan Haron Monis brought a nation to its knees. After taking 17 people hostage he was in charge, helping empty the heart of Sydney.16 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSydney siege: why was he out?Prime Minister Tony Abbott will urgently review how a lone gunman known to federal police and ASIO was able to take hostages in a Sydney cafe.16 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Terrorism no justification to fight others' warsGovernment MP Mark Mitchell argues that the Sydney hostage drama is 100 per cent justification for the anti-terrorist legislation he helped bulldoze through Parliament last week.16 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldFamily of hostage taker's murdered ex-wife angry over bailMonis' former partner Noleen Hayson Pal, 30, was stabbed 18 times and set alight outside her Werrington unit in April 2013.16 Dec 06:30 AM
OpinionChris Allen: Australia's #illridewithyou solidarityAgainst a backdrop of fear and uncertainty following the hostage taking in Sydney, thousands of ordinary Australians turned to social media to spread a message of unprecedented tolerance and solidarity.16 Dec 05:20 AM
WorldShot officer: 'I'll be back at work tomorrow'These are the six words that say it all. "I'll be back at work tomorrow."16 Dec 04:30 AM
WorldSydney siege: How rumours spread onlineWhenever there is a dramatic event, social media instantly comes alive with comment and conjecture as facts vie for attention with fiction.16 Dec 04:15 AM
WorldTributes laid to siege victimsJust hours after the Sydney siege ended with the death of two hostages, crowds gathered to pay their respects. 16 Dec 01:24 AM
BusinessMurdoch's insensitive siege tweetPop stars, comedians and Kevin Rudd's daughter are among critics of Rupert Murdoch for his insensitive tweet about the Sydney hostage crisis.15 Dec 11:41 PM
World'If someone else runs, someone dies'Hostages caught in Sydney's siege have revealed how some of them managed to escape when the gunman's back was turned.15 Dec 11:27 PM
WorldThe man behind the siegeHaron Monis was known to authorities for a string of offences.15 Dec 08:58 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
