Five deaths and 81 infections are linked to a cluster on Tasmania's north west coast, forcing two hospitals to be shut down and more than 5,000 people including 1,200 hospital staff quarantined.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, ministers in her government and public service chief executives will take a 20 per cent pay cut for the next six months.

The Australian Prime Minister who earns an annual salary of $549,250, is not planning to follow in the footsteps of New Zealand.

Comedian Laura Daniel has apologised to Jacinda Ardern after baking and decorating a cake depicting the New Zealand prime minister.

EXCLUSIVE: Pichot wants the Lions to travel to new destinations - as well as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa as part of his vision to globalise the sport if he is elected World Rugby chairman.

Australia's best new facial treatment has been revealed in a competitive beauty competition after thousands voted for their favourite products online.

Experts from Oregon State University found that feeding on the ocean's surface plays an important role in the hunt for food among New Zealand blue whales.

Jenny McGee, 35, was singled out for praise alongside Luis Pitarma, 29, by the Prime Minister after treating him at St Thomas' Hospital in central London.

Renee West and her two sons flew from Melbourne to Auckland on Saturday, shortly after finding out her 59-year-old mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Franchisees Rob and Linley Parry, who own the three restaurants in Rotorua, New Zealand , opened on Tuesday after the country eased coronavirus restrictions to level three.

Players have reportedly planned to boycott training on Monday until a pay deal is finalised amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Auckland security manager Arlo McDiarmid's life revolved around his wife Isla and baby daughter, Indigo. Their world came crashing down when doctors found tumours all over his body.

The family of a French tourist who mysteriously vanished in New Zealand say the teenager was 'quite disturbed'.

The number of 'confirmed and probable' infections remained at 1,487 after one suspected case 'already known to us' tested positive on Monday, the health ministry said.

Rebekah Burgess, 39, had originally planned to have a water birth at her home in Wellington, New Zealand, when her daughter Trinity was born in March.

The Australian and New Zealand womenswear retailer has discounted 828 designs from its last collection by up to 60 percent for 24 hours, with crop tops, flared trousers and bikinis for just $9.99.

Kat Buchanan, 33, and her fiancee Taryn Cumming, 31, live in Auckland, New Zealand with five cats. They knew they wanted children from the beginning of their two-year relationship.

Freedom camping is a popular activity for international travellers as it allows them to park a caravan or pitch a tent in some of the most scenic spots throughout New Zealand for free.

Australian interior designers have shared the tricks for transforming your bedroom into a luxury hotel inspired space without spending a small fortune on decor and linen.

Ethan Browne has revealed that he had to overcome the macho culture he grew up in to become an actor. 

I’m taking my young children on a beach holiday and wonder whether sun products claiming six- to eight-hour protection are reliable?

Luke Walton was surprised to hear that LeBron James and Lonzo Ball were only the second Lakers teammates to record a triple-double in the same game.

Los Angeles Lakers have been handed a boost with news that LeBron James is close to being back on the court wearing the purple and gold.

Charlotte plays host to Team Lebron vs Team Giannis at the Spectrum Center but there is plenty planned before the two NBA stars lead out their drafted squads to cap off a packed weekend of action.

Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott was handcuffed at the EDC music festival in Las Vegas after allegedly shoving a security guard to the ground after reportedly arguing with his girlfriend.

LeBron James posted a video on his Instagram over the weekend showing him beating a 14-year-old kid who appeared to challenge him to a three-point shooting contest.

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again got the better of rivals Lionel Messi and Neymar after the Portuguese superstar beat both to top the Instagram Sport Rich List for 2019.

Basketball Australia and promoter TEG have hit back at the complaints by disappointed fans saying that most revellers had a 'positive experience' and only two people requested refunds. 

Experts say LeBron James was motivated by China box office sales when he slammed Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey for supporting pro-democracy Hong Kong protests.

Carmelo Anthony made the winning basket with just 3.3 seconds left on the clock as Portland rallied to beat Toronto on Tuesday night. Portland looked dead and buried but rallied with seconds left.

LeBron James is on the cusp of adding another piece of history to his bow as he continues to cement his legacy as one of the NBA's greatest-ever players.

BBC News at Ten ran a segment paying tribute to the former NBA superstar but mistakenly showed a video of LA Lakers player LeBron James on the court, rather than Bryant.

A heartbroken LeBron James shared a clip of himself playfully embracing Kobe Bryant on the sidelines of an NBA fixture in Los Angeles just four weeks ago.

Quibi, a short-form video app, began streaming 10 minute 'quick bites' of original content which users quarantined because of the coronavirus complained they can't watch on TV.

The Lakers were in stunning form throughout the season that was halted by coronavirus on March 11. With 19 games until the play-offs, the club had the best win-loss record in Western Conference.

NBA, like all sports across the globe, may well be on lockdown right now, but that hasn't stopped LeBron James from looking to set himself apart from the rest as he showed his fans his tough home workout.

In the incident, Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was fatally shot by Travis McMichael as he jogged in Brunswick, Georgia February 23.

Speaking at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, Michelle Obama said Republicans and Democrats turned the 'strength of a black woman' into a 'caricature'.

The former first lady shared an old picture of herself and recalled some of the things she learned in school. She said all girls deserve an education, and the world benefits when they get one.

The former first lady, 55, shared the cute snap on Instagram on Thursday. She and her brother Craig, now 57, smile outside in the photo taken on the South Side of Chicago, where they grew up.

Former President Barack Obama, 58, and former first lady Michelle, 55, tied the knot on October 3, 1992. Both wished the other a happy anniversary on Twitter and Instagram today.

Encouraging girls to follow inspirational women like Michelle Obama on social media could help protect their mental health, research led by a University of Cambridge psychologist claims.

Former first lady Michelle Obama won the Hidden Heroes Champion award at a military gala on Wednesday night and fought back tears as she thanked 'unsung' military caregivers

Michelle Obama spoke says when her family - and other black families - moved to the South Side of Chicago in the 1970s, white families started moving out. 

Former First Lady Michelle Obama posted a photo on Twitter showing her; her husband, former President Barack Obama; and their two daughters, Sasha and Malia, vacationing in a tropical setting.

The former first lady, 55, spoke about her family and career in a new interview. She said she tried to make it 'feel as normal as possible' when moving Sasha, 18, into the University of Michigan.

The Today anchor posted the candid photos of her daughters Mila, six, and Poppy, four, on her Instagram Stories on Monday night.

It seems that every actress from 44-year-old Charlize Theron to 50-year-old Renee Zellweger (pictured) decided to snub sleeves - or at least one sleeve - at this year's Oscars.

The snap shows Mrs. Obama as a teenager at the Ivy League school in 1983. She said: 'If I could tell the girl in this photo one thing, it would be slow down and take a breath - you've got this.'

The 56-year-old posted the image of herself wearing a 'pink satin, polka-dotted dress' on Tuesday.