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Full video: Ardern talks to media from Sydney

Jacinda Ardern speaks to the media after meeting the Australian Tourism Minister.

Politics •2:56am

ANZ CEO calls for more action to stop brain drain

Speaking in Melbourne, Antonia Watson said New Zealand businesses were "crying out" for staff.

Australia •6:29am

More rain expected as Sydney deals with major flooding

Scores of evacuation orders and warnings have been declared.

Australia •Mon, Jul 4

Ardern playing down expectations on 501 deportee progress

"What I’m looking for is signs we continue to be heard and that progress is being made," she said.

Politics •Mon, Jul 4

32,000 in Sydney may need to flee after more than 1.5m of rain

Residents in the city's south west are in the midst of what's been described as a "life threatening emergency".

Australia •Mon, Jul 4

Melbourne driver who hit cop because of cannabis smoke avoids jail

Benjamin Saurini avoided jail time but has been banned from driving for two years.

Australia •Mon, Jul 4

Funnel web spider’s venom could treat heart attacks

Queensland researchers will start human trials on a drug containing a molecule from the venom which could prevent damage caused by heart attacks.

Science •Mon, Jul 4

Full video: Jacinda Ardern speaks with media in Australia

The PM has just touched down in Melbourne after her trip to Europe.

Politics •Mon, Jul 4

Cargo ship stranded in rough seas off NSW coast

Tug boats are working to prevent the ship from smashing into cliffs south of Sydney.

Australia •Mon, Jul 4

Ardern to visit Australia on trade, tourism mission

The Prime Minister will be attending a formal meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Australia •Sun, Jul 3

Australia opens border to unvaxxed travellers

Under the new rules, travellers must still obey airline restrictions and are required to wear masks during flights.

Australia •Sun, Jul 3

Torrential rain in NSW prompts flood evacuation orders

More stormy weather is expected to hit Sydney in the next 24 hours, before shifting offshore.

Australia •Sun, Jul 3

Ardern gifts Prince William book about potato as she wraps up Europe tour

The Prime Minister had some parting gifts for the British royal and his family.

Royalty •Sat, Jul 2

Australia nearing 10K Covid-19 deaths

Australia is experiencing a succession of Omicron variants that have kept infection rates high, says an epidemiologist.

Covid 19 •Fri, Jul 1

Sydney influencer accused of child sex abuse of 14-year-old boy

Savannah Daisley has been in custody since being arrested by the child abuse unit on June 27.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Jul 1

Amber Heard being investigated in 'ongoing' Aussie perjury case

The case stems from the importation of her two dogs into Australia seven years ago.

Australia •Thu, Jun 30

Hannah Clarke's 'astounding' bravery during murderous attack hailed

A coroner has released her report into the horrifying deaths of Hannah and her three children.

Australia •Wed, Jun 29

Wage growth at small NZ firms outpaced Australia, UK - Xero

But it wasn't enough to keep up with high inflation.

Economy •Wed, Jun 29

Uber, union sign deal to protect Australian workers

The agreement will support the federal government in legislating an independent body to create industry-wide standards, including a minimum wage.

Australia •Wed, Jun 29

Sydney Harbour Tunnel blocked during climate protest

Police are out in force as protesters disrupt the Sydney CBD.

Climate Change •Mon, Jun 27

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Latest Stories

Full video: Ardern talks to media from Sydney

ANZ CEO calls for more action to stop brain drain

More rain expected as Sydney deals with major flooding

Ardern playing down expectations on 501 deportee progress

32,000 in Sydney may need to flee after more than 1.5m of rain

Melbourne driver who hit cop because of cannabis smoke avoids jail

Funnel web spider’s venom could treat heart attacks

Full video: Jacinda Ardern speaks with media in Australia

Cargo ship stranded in rough seas off NSW coast

Ardern to visit Australia on trade, tourism mission

Australia opens border to unvaxxed travellers

Torrential rain in NSW prompts flood evacuation orders

Ardern gifts Prince William book about potato as she wraps up Europe tour

Australia nearing 10K Covid-19 deaths

Sydney influencer accused of child sex abuse of 14-year-old boy

Amber Heard being investigated in 'ongoing' Aussie perjury case

Hannah Clarke's 'astounding' bravery during murderous attack hailed

Wage growth at small NZ firms outpaced Australia, UK - Xero

Uber, union sign deal to protect Australian workers

Sydney Harbour Tunnel blocked during climate protest

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