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An Air New Zealand flight was forced to perform an aborted landing at Christchurch after encountering wild weather during its approach. The incident was documented in footage released by RNZ.
Australian sports figure Cooper has stepped down from the national team's leadership group following an absence at the Commonwealth Games.
Local councils are seeking regulatory changes that would allow them to independently determine rate payments for mining companies operating in their regions.
Two climbers from New Zealand who became stranded on a remote mountain in the Solomon Islands have been successfully rescued following an emergency response operation.
Auckland Transport has apologized after an assistance dog was removed from a public bus, highlighting issues around transport accessibility policies.
The Oakajee site in Western Australia's Mid West is under consideration for a new oil refinery, though significant development hurdles remain.
Matt King has been appointed head coach of the New South Wales Blues State of Origin team after Laurie Daley stepped down from the role.
18-month-old Noah is returning home to Busselton after receiving a heart transplant in Melbourne following medical recovery.
Australian singer Miriam Allan has achieved international recognition as a vocalist, a musical path inspired by her father Christopher Allan's own passion for music.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended a pause on free-range egg labelling rules, allowing farmers to keep hens indoors to protect against bird flu without losing their free-range certification.
In-school teacher training programmes have been described as a major disruptor to traditional education systems.
Australia is sharing disaster preparedness lessons by integrating modern technology with traditional Indigenous knowledge to fight severe wildfires as Europe faces historic blazes.