Ben McKay
Whakaari volcano survivors re-gather in New Zealand
Maori prayer will herald the five-year anniversary of the 2019 Whakaari volcanic eruption that killed 22 people, including 17 Australians. At dawn...
Australia waives immunity of diplomat’s partner in NZ
An Australian diplomat’s partner at the centre of a post-Bledisloe Cup street-fight could face charges after Australia removed his immunity from prosecution....
Late-night scrap sparks trans-Tasman diplomatic wrangle
New Zealand authorities have taken the rare step of asking Australia to waive immunity for a diplomat’s partner allegedly involved in a...
New Zealand to slug tourists $100 per visit
Tourists to New Zealand will be slugged a $NZ100 fee to visit, in a move industry groups say cements the nation “as...
Australia-Tuvalu pact comes into force at PIF summit
The trailblazing treaty between Australia and Tuvalu – the Falepili Union – has entered into force, on the sidelines of the Pacific...
UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific
Pacific communities face dozens of days each year battling floods caused by climate change, according to new United Nations forecasts. Secretary-General Antonio...
Deportations spat to be raised at NZ-Australia talks
Deportations, migration and closer defence partnership will be on the agenda when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Anzac ally Chris Luxon in...
Meth disguised as lollies sent to 400 Auckland families
Authorities in New Zealand are urging Kiwis not to eat a specific brand of lolly after drug-testing revealed a potentially lethal amount...
New Zealand PM whacks Australians in parliament
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has denigrated the intelligence of Australians in a joke during question time in parliament. “In my...
Robinson silver after Vaast’s Teahupo’o masterclass
Jack Robinson has claimed Australia’s best result in Olympic surfing, a silver medal, after falling to local Kauli Vaast in the gold...