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New Zealand’s top diplomat tells China sudden live-fire drills represent ‘failure’ in relationship
Winston Peters says he told Chinese counterpart Wang Yi not enough warning was given about recent navy exercis…
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‘Extremely capable’ weapons on Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast, NZ government says
New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability un…
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New Zealand’s ‘Everyone must go!’ tourism campaign ridiculed as emigration hits record high
Tagline has quickly become the subject of derision, with some critics likening it to a clearance sale slogan A…
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Mittens the cat becomes accidental frequent flyer after being left on a plane by mistake
Maine Coon made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia after being missed by baggage handle…
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China’s economic need and soft diplomacy spur about-face on visa-free entry
It was once a privilege afforded to only Singapore, Brunei and Japan but now travel rules have been relaxed fo…
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Thousands of imports enter Australia from firms blacklisted by US over alleged Uyghur forced labour links
Imports of a range of products, including parts for Sydney Metro vehicles, increase despite US bans on dozens …
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Man charged over alleged rape of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji
Airline staff were celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nadi when the alleged incident occurredGet our breaking news …
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Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots
About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November this year, nearly 200,000 more than the p…
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Suspect questioned over alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia flight crew member in Fiji
Airline sends support staff to Nadi after reports of assault during a night out in the early hours of 1 Januar…
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New Year’s Eve: from Auckland to London, the world welcomes 2025 – video
Revellers around the world ring in the new year with parties, celebrations and fireworksNew Year's Eve live: c…
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‘You learn to live with the pain’: 20 years after the Boxing Day tsunami, Australian couple remember son Paul
Joe and Evanna Giardina treasure memories of the affectionate 16-year-old they dubbed the ‘love machine’, who …
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Vanuatu hit by another earthquake as hundreds of Australians return home
Magnitude 6.1 quake shakes country’s main island as RAAF flights carrying 144 passengers land in Brisbane and …
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Fleeing Xi’s China: following the trail of migrants trying to reach Australia through Indonesia
A new and high-stakes escape route has been revealed, through the Indonesian archipelago to a smuggler’s boatP…
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‘Human body can only take so much’: home in Australia, remaining Bali Nine face their new normal
Townsville bishop Timothy Harris, who provided care to families of Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj, says the pat…
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Final five members of Bali Nine released from jail and back in Australia, PM announces
Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens and Michael Czugaj returned from Indonesia on Sunday, …