Freya Sawbridge decided to catch flight back to her parents' home in New Zealand on March 20 to avoid the worst of the pandemic.

The New Zealand Warriors will fly to Australia on Sunday despite COVID-19 travel bans as the NRL gears up resume in four weeks. 

Australia is edging closer to lifting coronavirus restrictions as four million people download the tracing app.

On their arrival they were placed in 14-day quarantine in a remote corner of the state, and if all goes to plan, they will move closer to Sydney to fulfil their National Rugby League fixtures.

The leaders will discuss a plan to allow travel to resume between the two countries, which is favoured by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters. They will also discuss the COVID app.

The 'bubble' will be discussed at a national cabinet meeting of Australian leaders and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday.

New Zealand could open its borders to Australian holidaymakers as part of a 'trans-Tasman bubble'.

A semi-clad Cr David Benson-Pope shocked his Dunedin Council colleagues and viewers watching Monday's livestreamed council meeting,.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will on Tuesday reveal the Australian economy is losing $4billion every week the government shutdown to slow the spread of the virus stays in place.

Good Omens writer Neil Gaiman has split from wife Amanda Palmer after nine years of marriage.

South Australia's top doctor has raised concerns about the reopening of interstate tourism, warning travellers from interstate pose the biggest risk for a second wave of outbreaks.

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 two neighbours have closed their borders to all non-citizens for more than a month and imposed mandatory quarantines on anyone returning home from overseas to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Reopening the borders will be the lifeline for New Zealand as it faces a devastating economic crisis after sacrificing NZ$12.1 billion to support its citizens during the pandemic.

Coronavirus has made Australians reassess their taste in luxury goods and opt for the simpler things in life, a Boston Consulting Group survey of 1,000 consumers has found.

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.

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Mother of four Jennifer Irvine is ‘obsessed with longevity’. Given that she’s only 42 and a picture of blooming, bouncing health, that seems a tad premature

Back on the court where he played for 11 seasons, and under the title banner he helped raise, James returned to Cleveland and rallied the Lakers to a 109-105 win on Wednesday night over the Cavaliers.

LeBron James and Kylian Mbappe play different sports on different sides of the world. But they nevertheless have much in common. The two sporting superstars sat down for an insightful discussion.

James watched from courtside as the Clippers scored 22 consecutive points during the second half of their 118-107 victory at STAPLES Center. The 33-year-old wore a blazer over a white hoodie.

The five-time All-Star has told the Pelicans that he wants to be traded to a championship-contending team and will not sign an extension with New Orleans, his agent Rich Paul said on Monday.

The NBA stars showed solidarity with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback. On Super Bowl weekend James and Durant's gestures were powerfully timed.

David Beckham and Floyd Mayweather were in the crowd as LeBron James scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the New Orleans Pelicans 125-119. 

LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan to climb into fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list, behind only Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Andre Drummond had 19 points and 23 rebounds, and the Pistons took advantage of James' absence, beating Los Angeles 111-97 on Friday night.

LeBron James was quick to congratulate Liverpool after their stunning comeback against Barcelona on Tuesday night. He has been a minority stakeholder in the club since 2011.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James's charter school in his native Akron is getting a new gym, thanks to a $1 million contribution from the DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation.

Zion Williamson. Two words eagerly anticipated in the NBA next season. He is expected to take the NBA by storm to the extent that LeBron James did when he was drafted No 1 in 2003.

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 is extending his kindness to a teenager in the Dominican Republic who caught his attention after a video of the 13-year-old boy hitting a tough shot went viral this week.

The world's most expensive ever footballer, Neymar, completes the top three as footballers dominate the podium spots of Forbes list of the 100 highest paid athletes .

Earlier in the week he linked up with LeBron James, the LA Lakers star and Liverpool supporter, and sat courtside as the Toronto Raptors managed to surprisingly win the NBA title.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was greeted by hundreds of fans as he arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Monday evening following a week in Los Angeles.

While Toronto Raptors' maiden NBA Finals win captured the imagination of basketball, fans are now brimming with excitement ahead of the draft on Thursday night in Brooklyn, New York.

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.

The Canada native and Los Angeles Lakers forward have teamed up on the business endeavor which James started four years ago.

When sports mad Melburnians were told US basketball superstar LeBron James was heading to Australia's shores, parents across the city gasped a unified sigh as their kids pounced. 

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. 

Griezmann celebrated his second goal by grabbing a handful of glitter from a steward and sprinkling it in the air. James is famed for doing the same thing with a handful of chalk after scoring in basketball.

Kawhi Leonard (left) stepped out for his LA Clippers debut on Tuesday night, helping his new side see off local rivals LA Lakers on the opening night of the new NBA season.

The Akron, Ohio native said that firefighters are the 'the reason why things could be a lot less worse than they could be,' commending them for their bravery, commitment and sacrifice to their craft.

LeBron James keeps on cementing his place as one of the greatest-ever NBA players after reaching another milestone on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans.

Lizzo stole the show at the LA Lakers game when she exposed her booty and thong during dance and twerk exhibition ion Sunday.

The 32-year-old actor was on the receiving end of a chant by LeBron James, 34, on Wednesday before his Los Angeles Lakers took on their intra-city rivals the Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard (right) scored 35 points as the LA Clippers beat the LA Lakers in the marquee Christmas Day game. Meanwhile, Draymond Green had 20 points in Golden State's shock win.

Over the last 10 years we have seen astonishing increases in the amount of money poured into sports, but which stars have benefitted the most? Sporstmail looks at the decade's biggest earners.