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Spikes in aerosols in the stratosphere after volcano erupted in January likely causing unusually vibrant skies

Foreign affairs minister will first fly to New Zealand for talks with her counterpart Nanaia Mahuta

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to New Zealand and Solomon Islands this week to discuss climate change and regional security, in her third visit to the Pacific since being sworn in last month.

‘Small work plan’ is another signal of intensifying security interests in the region, in the wake of Beijing’s security deal with Honiara

Former New Zealand Breakers star Corey Webster has joined the Perth Wildcats and he's aiming to add a fourth NBL Championship to his impressive resume.

Australia's foreign minister will travel to the Solomon Islands on Friday to meet with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare amid concern over the regional impact of a security deal between the Pacific islands nation and China.

Penny Wong will make her first visits to New Zealand and the Solomon Islands as foreign minister as Australia continues to increase its focus on the Pacific.

Brisbane is currently hosting the International Cricket Inclusion Series in Brisbane, with Australia leading 6-0 against New Zealand with two one-day internationals to play.

Alan Hall spent 19 years in jail for a 1986 murder he did not commit. His brother Geoff speaks out about the emotional toll, and the battle that lies ahead

Kotoni Staggs and Daniel Tupou will have to decide if they want to play for Tonga or NSW's Origin side next week after being called up for international duty.

The new Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act, due to take effect from July 1, will be a once-in-a-generation chance to reset New Zealand’s public health system. It’s a welcome effort to protect, promote and improve the health of all New Zealanders, reduce health disparities (in particular for Māori) and give…