Oceania
'Lucky to be alive': Climber found just in time on deadly mountain
Terry Harch, a 29-year-old Australian soldier, was spotted waving his arm in the snow on the South Island's notorious Mount Aspiring.
Teenage girl charged with murder of Indian student in Australia
Teenager was charged with attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury after arrest, murder.
Pak polls: Hindu politician, Mahesh Malani, becomes first to win Assembly seat
Mahesh Kumar Malani defeated 14 candidates to win the National Assembly Tharparkar-II seat in southern Sindh province.
25-yr-old Indian student killed in Australia after online date goes wrong
Maulin Rathod, an accounting student, died at a local hospital, after he was found critically injured at the girl's house on Monday night.
25-yr-old Indian student killed in Australia after meeting girl on dating site
According to media reports, emergency services were called to the scene and Maulin Rathod was found with life-threatening injuries.
Australian doctor, forerunner in Thai cave rescue, affected by family tragedy
Richard Harris, world-renowned medic, diver present in dramatic rescue of Thai boys, was reportedly last person to leave water-logged cave.
Australia to build AUD 26 bn worth anti-submarine warships to counter China
The frigates will be 'the most advanced anti-submarine warships in the world', underpin country's security for decades to come.
New Zealand prime minister gives birth to baby girl
Jacinda Ardern becomes second world leader to give birth while in office.
Australia court paves way for Google 'underworld' defamation case
A Victorian state court ruled in favour of Google, but Australia's High Court has now upheld an appeal by Trkulja.
Australia PM will make national apology to sex abuse victims
The royal commission, Australia's highest form of investigation, heard more than 8,000 harrowing personal stories alleging sexual abuse.