56 h. ago 'Just beautiful': Thousands gather to honour Bondi shooting victims

People gather at Bondi Beach as surfers take part in a paddle out to honour the victims and those affected by the terror attack on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images Thousands of surfers and beachgoers have returned to Bondi's waters to pay tribute to those killed in a horrifying mass shooting.

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3 d. ago Aussie energy giant boss quits to become BP's first female chief

The head of Australia's largest oil and gas company has quit to helm an even bigger fossil-fuel company, in a move analysts have speculated about for months.

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3 d. ago Aussie PM unveils hate speech crackdown in wake of Bondi attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced tough new penalties for hate speech and the promotion of violence. Photo: Reuters Hate preachers who promote violence will face tough new penalties and people who spout racial hatred will be at risk of having their visas cancelled as part of changes to stamp out anti-Semitism after the Bondi massacre.

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6 d. ago 'Antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty': Luxon on Bondi attack

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held his post-Cabinet press conference this afternoon, as Australia reels from the terrorist attack on Sydney.

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6 d. ago Security stepped up for NZ's Jewish community after Bondi terror attack

A police car outside a Wellington synagogue on Monday, following the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. Photo: RNZ Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, Australia.

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6 d. ago Tourist charged with eight counts of attempted murder over Queensland hit

An international tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly ploughing his car into pedestrians in what police say was a deliberate hit-and-run. 

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1 week ago Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

Photo: Instagram A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

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1 week ago Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding

Toyah Cordingley's body was found by her father half-buried in sand dunes. Photo: Supplied / Queensland Police A former nurse must serve a 25-year non-parole period for fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley, seven years after her body was discovered on an isolated beach.

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2 w. ago Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia

Severe heatwave conditions are fuelling the risk of bushfires in New South Wales. File photo Dangerous fire conditions are set to continue across parts of eastern Australia as forecast dry lightning risks new blazes.

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3 w. ago Teen fights for life after Black Friday brawl at Adelaide mall

A 16-year-old boy has life-threatening injuries and another man has also been stabbed during a brawl involving four people at a suburban Adelaide shopping mall.

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3 w. ago Stronger police powers to be tested during Melbourne protest

New mask restrictions and expanded weapon search powers will be put to the test as police prepare for possible clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters.

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3 w. ago 32 more dairy farms approved in Canterbury this year; another 15 in progress

Photo: File image By Monique Steele of RNZ Canterbury grows most of NZ's wheat, barley and oat crops. But persistently low wheat prices, coupled with a high milk payout, are believed to be driving farmers out of the industry in search of dairy dollars.

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3 w. ago Letters to the Editor: environment, egg beaters and fluffers

Chris Bishop. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the biggest threat to our environment, inappropriate behaviour from a minister, and the PM's shoogly fluffers.

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3 w. ago 'Early Xmas present': Dunedin gets another direct flight to Australia

From March next year, Monday flights will be added to Jetstar’s existing schedule along its Dunedin—Gold Coast route. Photo: ODT Files Christmas has come early for Dunedin Airport with Jetstar increasing to four the number of weekly flights direct to the Gold Coast.

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3 w. ago NZ women nabbed at Aussie airport 'had 36kg of meth in suitcases'

Australian Border Forces inspect one of the women's bags. Photo: Supplied Two young New Zealand women have been busted for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine worth $38 million into Australia in their suitcases.

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