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Debutantes help City to late win, Sky Blues held

A trio of new recruits have helped A-League Women champions Melbourne City pull off a come-from-behind win in Wellington, while Sydney FC Adelaide United drew.

AAP · Oct 18

Sydney records warmest winter on record as Melbourne equals previous hottest temperatures

New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania just experienced their warmest-ever winters – and BoM says above-average temperatures expected to continue

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1

Thriller breeds hope for trans-Tasman rivalry

Australian female rugby players have proven their mettle against one of the world's strongest teams, boding well as the Wallaroos prepare to face New Zealand.

AAP · Aug 1

League of their own: the NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Māori match is much more than a novelty

This weekend’s National Rugby League clash between the Indigenous All Stars and the New Zealand Māori men’s and women’s sides marks a decade-and-a-half of recognising a unique aspect of the trans-Tasman game.

The Conversation · Feb 12

'Jekyll and Hyde': Sydney eye breakthrough Auckland win

With a 30-year friendship adding extra spice to a brewing cross-Tasman rivalry, Sydney FC are desperate to finally defeat Auckland FC for the first time.

AAP · Feb 5

'Fading away': inside the ride to save Aussie surf film

Searching garages and cupboards across the country and the Tasman, Jolyon Hoff has restored hours of rusting film reels in a bid to preserve surfing history.

AAP · Dec 29, 2025

Man finds surfboard that drifted 2,400km from Australia to New Zealand – and tracks down owner

Board was found covered in barnacles and mussels in Raglan, nearly 18 months after it was lost during a boat trip near Tasmania

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025

Heather Rose: ‘My ancestors escaped the French Revolution – that really got me, even as a child’

The Tasmanian author reflects on the dramatic family stories that have shaped her new novel, on a reviving bushwalk to her favourite tree

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2025

'Great friends' Australia, NZ vow closer defence ties

Australia and New Zealand are chasing stronger military and economic ties, with the latter open to following its neighbour's lead on frigate procurement.

AAP · Aug 9, 2025

Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world'

Regional security and global uncertainty are dominating discussions during annual talks between Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart.

AAP · Aug 8, 2025