Typhoon compared to 1958 one that left 1200 people dead and thousands of homes flooded.

Schools told to report students who wear masks or engage in protests.

Hong Kong's leader insists she banned masks to quell four months of violent protests.

Leaders double down on protesters as government's stance hardens.

Hong Kong protester shot at close range in fearsome escalation of violence.

Cause of the 20-year-old bridge's sudden collapse remains unknown.

Warning labelled 'Chinese propaganda at play' as China readies to celebrate National Day.

First overall victory by a female in at least five years.

Tourists are being slammed as "selfish and shameful" for taking this beachside snap.

Hong Kong is in the fourth month of sometimes violent protests that occur every weekend.

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Whanganui will host the 2019 Sport Stacking National Championships this weekend.

Agency says Chinese applicants are being cheated by unlicensed and undeclared agents.

US Marines have conducted airfield drills in the East and South China seas.

Mugabe, 95, was first celebrated as a liberator the criticised as a combative enforcer.

He allegedly threw a wine bottle from a 35-storey apartment, killing a grandfather.

The surprising Japanese gadget sold out in 30 minutes.

The immigration minister says relationship visas can pose a significant fraud risk.

The Chinese government says it's part of a routine patrol and handover of personnel.

Indonesia is about to relocate its capital. But it's not the only city in trouble.

Fishing boats rescued 245 people from the burning vessel.

She has become the first to receive the consort's title since 1921.

An island best known for orangutans is to become the new centre.

Comment: Major crisis is looming, but the rest of the world seems intent on looking away.