WorldTerror seige: Top cops' astonishing callSenior police believed Sydney cafe hostages were "jovial" and didn't think gunman was preparing to kill them23 May 10:52 PM
WorldStudent's $5m spree: Was it bank's fault?Malaysian student who splurged nearly $5million in less than a year after mistakenly receiving an unlimited overdraft says she thought the money came from her parents.22 May 07:53 PM
OpinionEli OrzessekEli Orzessek: Why Auckland sucksFor some reason, returning to Auckland after a holiday away always puts me in a particularly septic mood.02 May 10:50 PM
WorldSydney underworld war set to explodeA bloody war between rival gangs is set to explode after the execution of an underworld figure at a Sydney shopping centre.29 Apr 08:16 PM
WorldSydney rocked by midday mall shootingMoments before shots rang out at a Sydney shopping centre yesterday, a man rushed into a shop inside screaming, "There's not enough f***ing time."29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldDaughter's plea: 'Come get me! He's dead!'One person is reportedly dead and two others are injured after a shooting at a major shopping centre in Sydney.29 Apr 02:33 AM
WorldSpider bite brings loo break to painful endA 21-year-old needed hospital treatment after being bitten on the penis by a redback spider while sitting on the toilet in Sydney.27 Apr 10:30 PM
TravelCheck-in Desk: This year's Vivid SydneyWhether the club scene's your thing, or you'd prefer a night out at the Sydney Opera House, Vivid has it all.26 Apr 07:00 AM
BusinessAuckland house prices outstrip SydneyAuckland's runaway house prices have made an average home in the city more expensive than Sydney.25 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldCops: Teen planned Anzac 'terrorist' actA 16-year-old boy will appear in a Sydney court later today charged with planning a terrorist attack on a Sydney Anzac Day event.24 Apr 08:42 PM
TravelThe best Sydney beaches that aren't BondiSydney's iconic Bondi Beach was ripped to shreds by an Aussie radio host this morning - here are some other beaches to visit instead.21 Apr 03:54 AM
TravelSydney: Humpback highwayThe little grey whale surfaces about 100m from our boat and blows out a waterspout before playfully diving again.11 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelSydney comes alive with art at its heartArtists take centre stage in Sydney's 20th Biennale, finds Eli Orzessek.03 Apr 02:36 AM
WorldCouple 'stabbed by jilted ex-partner'Keith Collins and Jovi Pilapil were two single parents looking for another chance at love when they were attacked in a busy Sydney restaurant.31 Mar 10:56 PM
TravelFollow the dotted lineThe divide between Melbourne and Sydney is a bit like that of Wellington and Auckland.27 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelFive of the best sights in SydneyStay at the Ovolo Hotel in the former wool store-cum-Naval building on Finger Wharf (Russell Crowe owns an apartment at the end).23 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Hilton's Relaxation Room in SydneyYou're right in the heart of the CBD. Opposite is the iconic Queen Victoria Building - boutique shopping, Romanesque arches.20 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelStop over: SydneySydney features some of the most incredible culinary experiences and jaw-dropping views in Australia. Why not enjoy both at the same time when you visit?19 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesJetstar's $436 bill angers dadAn dad has slammed Jetstar for charging $436 for flights after his 7-year-old daughter was stung by a venomous fish.18 Mar 09:16 PM
WorldOne dead, two injured in Sydney shootingA gunman thought to be armed with an automatic rifle is holed up inside a business in southwest Sydney, with police negotiators at the scene.07 Mar 01:35 AM
TravelSydney: Going walkaboutYou don't have to travel to remote parts of Australia to experience its indigenous culture. There's plenty on offer right on Sydney's doorstep.06 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldCyclists hit by world's harshest lawsAustralia's newest piece of criminal legislation is among the toughest in the world. The target: cyclists.22 Feb 08:57 PM
TravelDecadence defined at Sydney Mardi GrasOnce a year, Sydney plays host to a hedonistic celebration of diversity.09 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelGastro strikes mega cruise shipMore than 150 passengers and crew sick on board cruise ship docked in Sydney.03 Feb 10:08 PM
WorldSydney police probe motive for station threatPolice have no idea why a man, who was shot dead inside a police station in Sydney, walked into the premises and allegedly started threatening officers.19 Jan 08:57 PM
WorldSydney Opera House evacuated, teen chargedA 17-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly posting threats to social media which triggered an evacuation of the Sydney Opera House precinct.19 Jan 01:28 AM
WorldSavage storm smashes into SydneyOne man was killed, buildings destroyed and tens of thousands of homes were without power after a violent thunderstorm tore through Sydney.14 Jan 08:26 PM
New ZealandAnonymous caller may hold cluesSydney police are searching for the man who made an anonymous payphone call to report the alleyway bashing of a New Zealand man who later died of his injuries.24 Dec 11:41 PM
WorldShark jumps on Bondi surfer's boardA 1.8 metre shark jumped on a local surfer's board at Bondi Beach this morning, before swimming off under another surfer.21 Dec 11:36 PM
WorldSiege anniversary 'extremely difficult'The NSW State Coroner has spoken of the impact the Sydney siege still has on those affected one year on.14 Dec 07:02 PM
WorldRacism arrests as protest groups clash on beachTwo men have been arrested after anti-Islam and anti-racism activists converged on Sydney's Cronulla beach, surrounded by huge numbers of police.12 Dec 10:35 PM
Lifestyle'Come on, what have you done to her?'Police responding to calls of a domestic violence incident arrive to find an unexpected victim - a spider.26 Nov 05:32 PM
New ZealandAndrew Little visits Kiwis detained in SydneyMore than 60 New Zealanders are being held at a Sydney detention centre that Labour leader Andrew Little is visiting today.26 Nov 01:45 AM
