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‘Killing a piece of us': Housing development on indigenous burial site

"It’s no different from what they’ve been doing to us over the past 250 years."

Housing development seeking removal of burial grounds

A significant archaeological burial site in South Australia, potentially over 6000 years old, is under threat after a $6 billion housing development is seeking to excavate and remove it. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Iplex pipe failure put at $750m+, Fletcher Building trading halt extended

Doing 'repipes' on 11,817 homes for around A$60,000 each - BGC arrives at a big bill.

Strewth! US study reveals surprising accents found 'most attractive'

The Kiwi accent was named among most confident in the world... Are you sure?

Australia votes on Voice referendum on Saturday

PM pushing for 'yes' vote, but many signal they are in 'no' camp.

Australian journalist detained for 3 years in China returns to Australia

Cheng Lei has reunited with her two children in Melbourne.

Shark lurks as capsized rower makes dash to safety on cruise ship

When he jumped into the water to grab a lifeline, a shark swam towards the young athlete.

'Criminal enterprise': Husband and wife 501 deportees conned banks into loaning $9m

The couple used the funds to develop a significant property portfolio.

New record: Annual net migration tops 110,000

Enough new people to populate a city arrived in the year.

'Lucky to be alive': Young Aussie rower dramatically plucked from ocean by cruise ship

The endurance rower sent out a distress signal shortly before 9pm last night

Trump said to have revealed nuclear submarine secrets to Australian businessman

New York Times: Soon after leaving office, Trump reportedly shared sensitive information.

Punishments handed out for abusing Australia players in Lord's long room

Three members were charged with “abusive, offensive or inappropriate language."

Snapping up the neighbour: Sir Bob Jones buys $70m Auckland office tower

He already owned the neighbouring tower.

80s-themed cruise: A blast to the past with P&O’s high-sea adventure

Experience the ultimate throwback with P&O's themed cruise.

‘Politics got in the way’: What NZ can learn from Australia’s The Voice referendum

Australian politicians are deeply divided on a change to their constitution.

8 of the best kid-friendly cruises from Australia and New Zealand

Holidays with the kids have never looked better!

Deadly mushroom lunch: Detective reveals five moves cops will make to find truth

Three people died at a fatal lunch. Now cops are looking at 5 key points.

NRL star Nathan Cleary backs yes vote on Indigenous voice

Australian voters will hit the ballot box this month to decide on a constitutional change.