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Environment The mayor of Whakatāne has defended White Island tour operators, saying they had an excellent reputation for safety.

Motoring Tesla founder Elon Musk has been filmed fleeing the scene after recklessly knocking over a sign in his company’s weird new Cybertruck.

Politics People are praising New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for her classy response to the White Island volcano disaster.

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News Scott Morrison has been blasted by furious Australians for holding a press conference on religious freedom as Sydney chokes on bushfire smoke.

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Business Relaxing under the shade of 50 plastic bottles might not sound practical, but a Sunshine Coast mum’s latest invention will leave beach lovers feeling cool.

Politics Two of the country’s most senior politicians have used some surprising insults to attack other as they try to claim the upper hand in regional Queensland.

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Home & Decorating Armed with two items, The Block’s Jess Eva managed to transform her kitchen – and the results speak for themselves.

Entertainment Ipswich songwriter Carla Thursday is about to launch her second single, a piece so emotive it made her best friend cry

Crime This depraved doctor ruined the lives of more than 50 women - but it's his excuse, in a bid for leniency, that will astound you.

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News The New Zealand Police have launched an investigation into the the deaths and injuries following the eruption.

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Environment The drought declaration gives entitlements to farmers but city slickers could also be facing water restrictions.

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News In her letter to Santa, she wished for one thing that people all across the country are wishing for.

Breaking It was Australia’s favourite car for 15 years straight, but the closure of the local plant began a downward spiral for the once-beloved nameplate.

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News Matthew and Lauren were celebrating the happiest time of their lives. Then relatives received a harrowing voicemail, as the pair desperately tried to escape.

People and Places 'I just dived straight in and the shark got me just as my head broke the surface of the water'