Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announces strict new measure requiring people to get a vaccination, or don't bother turning up to work.

At least 100 extra officers will be deployed in the Australian city to enforce the stay-at-home order - but critics fear it's a case of "over-policing multicultural communities".

Emma O’Connor said she was roused when she returned to her NSW home when she noticed her neighbour's front door open and someone on the floor.

A thigh injury could rule Michael Boxall out – and he can no longer be replaced in Danny Hay's 22-man squad.

Some older Cantabrians are worried they still haven’t heard about getting their jab - and the DHB underestimating healthcare worker numbers could be a factor.

Just hours before he ran out for the Wallabies, his son was born but his wife told him to focus on the game.

A record 27 finalists across the 13 award categories have been announced for the 2021 Pacific Music Awards.

She's not a just a Black Widow. From period drama princess to sci-fi queen - these are the seven shades of Scarlett Johansson

Genome sequencing shows one mariner stranded off Taranaki coast has highly contagious Covid variant, and Government says another ship may have a health emergency.

Less than a week after the infamous Dragons party, Queensland player fined and suspended for bringing woman into team hotel.

Here are the headlines and breaking news in the capital today.

Taranaki politicians have welcomed Port Taranaki’s call to refuse entry to the ship with two Covid-infected mariners on board, but maritime industry experts are questioning the decision.

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Christchurch parents are warning a debilitating illness spreading through the community is “not a virus to be messed with”.

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England fans slam laser pointer for bringing 'shame on the country' as Harry Kane slotted winning goal.

Tug called in to remove a vessel after it crashed into the wharf on Thursday evening.

Discovery of an ancient star in the Milky Way's halo is providing evidence for another way the galaxy's heavy elements could have been made.

Isabella "Bella" Kidman Cruise offered a rare glimpse at her personal life on July 7, as the daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman posted footage to social media of herself with "fingers crossed."

Countries looking to lift their Covid-19 restrictions are urged to do so slowly to avoid “epidemiological stupidity” and losing the gains they've made.