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‘Stupidity’: People rescued from Gold Coast beaches as Alfred downgraded to tropical low
No deaths have been reported but police said one man was missing.
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‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations
Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.
‘Incredibly dangerous’ Cyclone Alfred changes course off Queensland coast
Residents warned of up to 700mm rain; flash flooding expected in coastal areas.
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Reds hit 50 in win over Moana Pasifika
All the action from the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Reds and Moana Pasifika
'Cheaper than roses': Jetstar launches Valentine's Day sale
The sale will last for just eight hours.
NZ cycling star sets, then breaks world record
Bryony Botha set a world record in the 4000m individual pursuit in Brisbane.
Watch: Dramatic cruise ship rescue by Northland helicopter crew
A cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.
‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland
The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.
Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.
Tributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, dies
He played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.
Friend recounts horror as NZ woman allegedly set on fire by ex in Australia
'I just sensed there was going to be danger when I saw him walk up the stairs.'
'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence
“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”
Kiwi in Brisbane fighting for life after ex-partner sets her on fire
A GoFundMe page for her family has already raised $22,000.
‘Horrified’: Duped Kiwi couple book hotel for Xmas holiday, end up at a mall
'I was horrified that this happened to us and of all days on Christmas Eve'
Australia vs India: Play abandoned on opening day of third test due to rain
Only 13.2 overs were bowled on day one of the test in Brisbane.
'I was stranded': 50th wedding anniversary trip to Australia scuppered by 1971 assault conviction
The shocked couple ended up spending their big day, one on either side of the Tasman.
'Dodgy': Shock rental listing for flatmate labelled 's**t show'
It might appear a normal listing. But there is a major catch.
Queensland woman’s arm severed in vicious dog attack
Queensland woman has arm severed in a vicious dog attack.
Second body found after Queensland house fire, babysitter believed dead
An 8-year-old girl was found dead inside the home.
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Man who allegedly poured coffee on baby in Brisbane park named
Nine-month-old Luka was injured on August 27 while having a picnic with his mother.
'A life-threatening condition': Kiwi boy, 6, fighting sepsis in Brisbane
Friends are rallying round the family, who moved from Rotorua last year.
Kiwi league player faces deportation from Australia after brutal assault on woman
Kayleb Minirapa Milne, 25, pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court.
'Callous and cowardly': Man accused of hot coffee attack on baby flees Australia
Australian authorities are working with international partners to locate him.
'Room full of horrors': Childcare rapist unseen for years in ‘broken’ system
Brisbane childcare worker pleads guilty to more than 300 child sex offences.
$30m art bequest that Auckland Art Gallery snubbed gifted to Oz
A Sydney gallery has been gifted a multimillion-dollar Kiwi collection of Aboriginal art.
‘Broken heart’ led to man’s death, murder accused says
Lawyer for accused murderer argues the alleged victim actually died from a broken heart.
‘Sick freak’: Parents issue plea to find man who doused baby in hot coffee
The boy's mother urged anyone with information to come forward.