Doctors warn mental health reforms needed to keep children out of prison

While incarceration rates continue to soar in the Northern Territory, experts warn mental health reform in the justice system is crucial for improving community safety in the long term. Last week, mental health professionals, legal experts,...

'A champion becomes a legend': Makybe Diva's 'impossible' third Cup win

To be at Flemington on a glorious but quiet spring morning feels unreal — without the horses and the sea of humanity and the familiar roar that builds up from the Hill Stand when there's a big race. But then you catch yourself and there they are,...

Kaligandaki Highline Opens New Heights for Nepal’s Adventure Tourism

In a remarkable feat for Nepal’s adventure tourism, Shankar Koirala, a highliner from Hile, Dhankuta, has completed a highline walk across the Kaligandaki Gorge between Kusma (Parbat) and Balewa (Baglung). The achievement marks Nepal’s highest and...

Dollar flirts with three-month peak as investors look to US data releases

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar firmed to a near three-month high on Monday as investors awaited the release of data this week to gauge the health of the U.S. economy and determine whether it could alter the Federal Reserve’s hawkish...

Australian-born Tribe crosses the Tasman with Auckland opening

Accor’s design-driven hotel brand Tribe has marked its expansion into New Zealand with the opening of the 60-room Tribe Auckland Fort Street this week. Located at 40 Fort Street, between the city’s waterfront and Spark Arena, the property features...

Why The Icon Of Rapid Air Travel Is No Longer In Production

Equally famous for its incredible engineering and inflight champagne parties, the Concorde was beloved by every person connected to it. Engineers, craftsmen, pilots, and customers all found the amazing supersonic airliner to be unrivaled by any...

England top order woes persist as NZ complete sweep

New Zealand skittled England's top order on their way to a nervy two-wicket win in the third one-day international on Saturday to sweep the series 3-0 and send the tourists off to Australia with some concerns about their batting. After New Zealand...

Horse Racing: The answer you don’t want to racing’s biggest question – Mick On Monday

Derby Day on Saturday provided some magical racing on a near perfect surface and yesterday, Melbourne basked in the sort of 30C day you see in tourist commercials. That commercial was set to end last night. Rain was forecast for Sunday night and...

Ravi Shastri finally reacts to BCCI diktat on restricting family travel during tours: ‘Gambhir must have thought…'

The first big change Gautam Gambhir oversaw during his tenure of the Indian cricket team, when it comes to the culture surrounding the squad, was the prohibition of family members and personal staff joining the players during domestic series or...

Auckland Central Fire Station evacuated after asbestos found in building

The safety and wellbeing of firefighters was “of the utmost importance” and the station had been closed, Stiffler said. Precautionary air monitoring and swab testing around the station would take place today. The New Zealand Professional...

The 'scary' airplane experience on Caribbean beach that people travel just to witness

As tourists stand on the beach, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner swoops in to land less than 100 feet above their heads. Hands in the air, they pose for photographs. Later, they might be asked whether the pictures are real. Maho Beach, on the north-eastern...

Women's World Cup: India, the sleeping giant, is finally awake

New Delhi: For years, Indian women’s cricket had lived in the shadow of almosts — the finals that slipped away, the potential that was never realised, torchbearers that returned with empty-handed farewells. TOPSHOT - India's Shafali Verma (C)...

CT Partners wraps Singapore Conference with gala celebration at Gardens by the Bay

CT Partners has wrapped up its 2025 Annual Conference in Singapore with a gala celebration at Gardens by the Bay, recognising outstanding supplier partnership and announcing 2026 event is taking place onboard the Luminara superyacht. The closing...

England's Ashes batsman flounder in another ODI loss

New Zealand skittled England's top order on their way to a nervy two-wicket win in the third one-day international to sweep the series 3-0 and send the tourists off to Australia with some concerns about their batting. After New Zealand won the...

Tourism Holdings’ lane change on emissions

World’s largest RV operator has reset its ‘baseline’ target, and measures just 1% of its greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Sourcing low-emission vehicles is a 'challenge', THL says. Campervan and tourism operator Tourism Holdings has walked back...

Solo Travel Expert Answers Most Frequently Asked Questions

Solo travel can be daunting for a first timer, as factors like costs, safety, and location can make or break a trip. getty Solo travel is booming as many crave the freedom, independence, and self-growth it offers. But it can be daunting for a...

Auckland Transport under pressure over Scott Point road closure plan

Those living there are concerned the roadworks will severely affect their daily travel and restrict access for emergency services. The road also borders Scott Point Primary School, adding increased traffic during school drop-off and pick-up times....

Trump's Policies Linked To U.S. Losing Key Travel Status For The First Time In 20 Years

The U.S. passport's power is now at a historic low for the first time in 20 years. The Henley Passport Index just updated its list for October 2025, and the U.S. is nowhere to be found on the top 10. The American passport held the No.1 spot back...

NZ quick back from sidelines to serve it up to Windies

Kyle Jamieson has been included in the New Zealand squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies despite missing the one-dayers against England with a side injury, but his fellow paceman Matt Henry has been rested. Spinner Ish Sodhi also...

Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates Home Cruising With New Program

Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to sail from more homeports than ever before in Australia and New Zealand in 2027/2028, underscoring its commitment as the only cruise line to sail year-round in this region. The world’s most popular cruise...