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Judicial probe begins to look into Christchurch mosque shootings
The royal commission -- the most powerful judicial probe available under NZ law will examine events leading up to the March 15 attack.
Typo! Australia misspells 'responsibility' on USD 2.3 billion worth notes
The Reserve Bank of Australia said the spelling error will be corrected at the next print run later this year.
Video: Aussie PM Scott Morrison egged while campaigning
Australia's election became a little more raucous when a protestor tried -- but failed -- to crack an egg on PM Scott Morrison's head.
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern was completely surprised by wedding proposal
PM Ardern was addressing her first weekly media briefing after news of her engagement with fishing-show host Clarke Gayford became public.
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern engaged to long time beau Clarke Gayford
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her long-term partner Clarke Gayford have become engaged to be married.
Man in Christchurch arrested after explosive device found
New Zealand police said on Tuesday a man was arrested and bomb disposal officers found a package with a suspected explosive device.
More terrorist attacks likely: Australia warns Sri Lanka
Australia on Friday warned more terror attacks were 'likely' in Sri Lanka, cautioning citizens against visiting the island nation.
Extremism in all forms must be defeated: Prince William
In an emotional meeting with survivors of the New Zealand mosques massacre, Britain's Prince William appealed to defeat extremism.
Japanese woman arrested for smuggling 19 lizards in Australia
A Japanese woman appeared in court after she was detained at Melbourne International Airport for attempting to smuggle 19 lizards.
New Zealand PM says no intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch
ISIS claimed responsibility for the Sri Lanka attacks on Tuesday and named what it said were seven attackers who carried them out.