AUSTRALIA

Australians protest as bushfire haze sparks health fears

According to Lillani Hopkins the injured people were screaming in pain and some had severe burns on their exposed skin and faces.

The python had a severely damaged spine which had snapped in three to four different areas and hence, had to be put down.

Bougainville voters back independence by landslide

Foster vows to restore All Blacks' aura after taking top job

Counting complete in Bougainville independence vote

Taylor Swift is the highest paid celebrity this year. She has reached this status twice in her career. With a massive fan base and music that constantly evolves, it looks like she will stay at the top for a very long time.

Facebook firm on message encryption despite pressure

New Zealand police hoping to get bodies off volcano

Queen Elizabeth wants to protect Prince Andrew especially during their Christmas outing.

Heroism, devastation after deadly N. Zealand volcano eruption

For as little as 15 Australian dollars (about US$10 or 500 Philippine Peso), pedophiles in Australia can watch children perform sexual acts online while the abuse is being filmed in the Philippines. Senior officer Andrew Perkins, of the Australian federal police (AFP) team in Manila, told the Guardian Australia that this is an “alarming shift” toward “convenient and low-risk” activity compared to the more common “sex tourism” involving the abuse of children.

Toxic bushfire haze blankets eastern Australia

Families face painful wait as volcano rescue stalls

New Zealand face day-night challenge as Australia series begins

The volcanic eruption at New Zealand’s White Island on Monday killed several cruise ship passengers, injured several people and many are missing.

Eight still missing in NZealand volcano eruption: police

Daughter claims Australian ex-PM urged silence on alleged rape

Smoke haze settles over Australian capital as bushfires burn

The fire that some have termed a "mega blaze" is about a one-hour drive away from Sydney and has affected about 300,000 hectares, reports have said.

Polls close in historic Bougainville independence vote