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Diamond heist in the outback
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Second quake follows magnitude 7.3 Indonesia shake
The United States Geological Survey says the quake struck 102km northeast of Laiwui.
The deadly town tourists continue to flock to
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Room Check: Berkeley River Lodge
Stephanie Holmes stays at the Berkeley River Lodge in Western Australia.
UK mental health nurse to head University of Auckland
Prof Dawn Freshwater moves to Auckland from the University of Western Australia.
Northland man back from brink thanks to quick-thinking nurse
Truck driver Patrick Larkin suffers cardiac arrest on flight back to Aussie job.
Man rows solo from Dunedin to Cape Horn in 154 days
The journey took the 67-year-old just 154 days.
Baby's tragic final moments on AirAsia flight
A plane passenger has described the tragic moment a baby "took her last breath".
Young Kiwi to ride 4670km across Australia
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Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.
'Life after my four kids were murdered'
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Father walks in on daughter's 'sex assault'
The father woke to the girl's screams and ran into her room to find the attacker.
Scorching 46.2C: Adelaide 'furnace' breaks heat record
Heatwave has toppled an 80-year record - and it won't be the last today.
Was it a UFO, meteor . . . or an out-of-control Russian satellite?
There's a chance part of the burning night sky object is sitting in someone's backyard.
'Why don't you die?': Screams spark police response in Australia
'No injuries sighted (except to spider). No further police involvement required.'
Former Kiwi soldier missing in Outback 'suffering from PTSD'
Mother believes Ray Mahu, who hasn't been seen since December 3, has gone 'walkabout'.
Australia Police seeking missing Kiwi serviceman
New Zealand man Howard John Mahu was last heard from on Monday, December 3.
Australia braces for extreme heatwaves as NZ gets drenched
While NZ is getting drenched, Australia is bracing for heatwaves not seen since the 1930s.
Teen dies in tragic WA crash just hours after getting driver's licence
Police describe tragic WA crash as "just awful".
84yo Kiwi jokes about three days lost in Aussie bush
Patricia Byrne tells her tale of survival in the West Australian bush.
Kiwi woman, 84, 'terribly embarrassed' after going missing in Aussie bush
"I thought I was coming to plan a funeral," says daughter who flew to Australia.
'Tough old goat': Kiwi, 84, survives 3 days in Aussie bush
'She's probably the hardest 84-year-old you'd know.'
Australia tightens up luggage restrictions this week
Australian airlines enforce a crackdown on oversized baggage this week.
Electric shock victim may never eat again
Denishar Woods, 11, was shocked with up to 230 volts after she touched a tap.
Horror incident: Man burns to death on mobility scooter
A man burnt to death while on his mobility scooter with witnesses unable to help.
$7 travel accessory Meghan Markle never leaves without
Details of Meghan's flight might have been secret, but she was sure to have taken this.
Principal: teacher recruitment plan 'too late for 2019'
Schools say teacher recruitment package too late for 2019 and won't work as planned.
Fatal fall? Chief coroner to revisit woman's death after doubt cast on boyfriend's story
New information challenges boyfriend's claim she fell from his moving car while drunk.
Needles found in strawberries in NZ: Farmers eye metal detectors
Metal detectors are being looked at as strawberry growers aim to reassure customers.
Perth slaying accused 'stayed with bodies for days'
Bodies of family members left dead in suburban home since September 4.
Perth tragedy: Three children under 5 among dead at family home
Perth massacre victimes believed to be a mum, her three kids, and the children's grandma.