Australia’s census to include sexual orientation, gender questions for first time

Collapse of two Australian airlines in three months sparks debate about government favouritism

Japan boosts ties with ‘like-minded’ Australia in face of regional threats

China assures New Zealand after spy agency report calls out interference

New Zealand’s Maori anoint new queen, bury late king

2 rescued from yacht off Australia’s coast after a horrific night at sea amid 6m-high waves

Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong fears firms will miss South-east Asia boom

Australia sees record August temperatures, second-warmest winter

New Zealand entry fee to rise nearly 3 times for international tourists

Sydney’s mpox surge offers cautionary tale as world braces itself for new strain