‘Upzoning’ Melbourne needed to fix housing crisis,big business says

‘Upzoning’ Melbourne needed to fix housing crisis,big business says

Victoria should introduce consistent zoning laws across the state to boost housing stock and stabilise property prices,the Business Council of Australia says.

  • byAnnika Smethurst

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Seven of New Zealand’s most outrageously scenic highlights

Seven of New Zealand’s most outrageously scenic highlights

It packs in so much splendid scenery that it surely ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful countries.

  • byBrian Johnston
The ultimate luxury lodge stay in New Zealand

The ultimate luxury lodge stay in New Zealand

The exclusive Kiwi lodge scene is looking even rosier with the entry of the luxury Rosewood group.

  • byJane Reddy
Female captain of NZ ship that sank subjected to vicious online abuse

Female captain of NZ ship that sank subjected to vicious online abuse

The Manawanui sank in Samoan waters after it lost power and hit a reef in rough seas. Other NZ servicewomen have also received “deeply concerning misogynistic narratives”,including from Melbourne.

  • byBen McKay
What fugitive child said to pig hunters as three-year mystery takes dramatic twist

What fugitive child said to pig hunters as three-year mystery takes dramatic twist

A father and his three children,clad in camouflage and carrying large backpacks,were spotted by a pair of teenage hunters on a remote New Zealand farm before their brief encounter.

  • byRiley Walter andJessica McSweeney
‘They’re all alive’:Fugitive father spotted with kids for first time in three years in New Zealand

‘They’re all alive’:Fugitive father spotted with kids for first time in three years in New Zealand

Tom Phillips went on the run with his children in 2021. After fruitless police searches and appeals,they’ve been seen together for the first time since.

  • byRiley Walter
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‘I’ve got diplomatic immunity’:Video appears to show arrest of Australian diplomat’s partner

‘I’ve got diplomatic immunity’:Video appears to show arrest of Australian diplomat’s partner

New Zealand has already asked Australia to waive immunity,after a diplomat’s partner was allegedly involved in a boozy fight after a Bledisloe Cup Test.

  • byZane Small
Nine must-do highlights of Mackenzie Country,South Island

Nine must-do highlights of Mackenzie Country,South Island

The Mackenzie region is rich in natural features – lakes,rivers,rolling farmland and spectacular mountains,with quality food and hospitality to match.

  • byJim Darby
New Zealand wrests largest haka record back from France

New Zealand wrests largest haka record back from France

Maori have been trying to reclaim their cultural legacy for 10 years.

  • byLucy Craymer
Kiwi pilot held hostage in West Papua freed after 592 days

Kiwi pilot held hostage in West Papua freed after 592 days

Phillip Mark Mehrtens,a pilot from Christchurch who was working for Indonesian aviation company Susi Air,was captured by separatist rebels last year.

  • byNiniek Karmini andCharlotte Graham-McLay
Australian cricket star ruled out after freak injury in warm-up

Australian cricket star ruled out after freak injury in warm-up

Ash Gardner was injured in a nasty collision that left her dazed and needing a concussion test.

  • byDaniel Brettig