Intoxicated passenger on Jetstar flight fined, ordered to pay airline for fuel
The 33-year-old Australian owes an airline A$5800 for fuel.
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'Ultimate sin': NSW wedding bus crash driver jailed for 32 years after 10 die
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Rocks, manure, acid thrown at Melbourne police by protesters as dozens are arrested at rally to protest war, weapons expo
About 1200 protesters tried to block the entrance of the convention centre.
First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
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Chinese and US tourist numbers up across the year despite blip from Women's World Cup.
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Brett Button was driving a bus of wedding guests in 2023 when he crashed, killing 10.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
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The PM is following developments globally.
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Teacher to 501 deportee: Man to be sent back to NZ after sexually molesting 10yo at campsite
Michael Hughes maintains he's innocent - despite Aussie court ruling.
'Callous and cowardly': Man accused of hot coffee attack on baby flees Australia
Australian authorities are working with international partners to locate him.
Ex-All Blacks manager brought in for AFL club's crisis review
The review follows a succession of dramas on and off the field for the Melbourne Demons.
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'More to come': NSW region has three earthquakes in two weeks
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Aussie brothers set fire to home while residents slept
The two men were jailed for the arson attack.