Of those who died in the December 9 eruption on New Zealand's White Island, 19 had been on-board the Ovations of the Seas cruise ship and booked to tour the island with Royal Caribbean.

Australian National University infectious diseases expert Professor Peter Collignon believes Australia's suppressed approach has had greater success than NZ's elimination strategy.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has outed herself as an app sceptic, but still plans to push on with a version of Australia's COVIDSafe app in her country.

Sir John Key and Lady Bronagh became the owners of a high-end harbourside apartment in McMahons point last week, but placed it back on the market a day later.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had an intimate 'catch up' over the phone with Queen Elizabeth II last night.  

The footage filmed from a beach at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand showed the vessel seemingly suspended above the ocean last week.

Up to 30 people gathered outside of BurgerFuel in Glenfield, Auckland on Tuesday afternoon on the first day of Covid-19 level three restrictions.

Hundreds of hungry Kiwis have queued up to get their first McDonald's fix in weeks after the fast food restaurant reopened its doors following strict COVID-19 lockdown.

Ian McInnes, Council for International Development chair and chief executive of signatories Tearfund, says New Zealand is enjoying a moment of global strength and should use it.

Backstreet Boys have announced plans to reschedule the Australian and New Zealand leg of their DNA World Tour until 2021.

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.

Iron Maiden have been forced to cancel the Australian and New Zealand leg of their Legacy of the Beast tour.

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

With large numbers of New Zealand residents applying for the dole since lockdown extra pressure is being put on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to ease COVID-19 restrictions.

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 number of 'confirmed and probable' infections remained at 1,487 after one suspected case 'already known to us' tested positive, New Zealand's health ministry said.

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'.

Jacinda Ardern has shut down New Zealand television host Duncan Garner after he questioned her conservative coronavirus lockdown approach in a heated interview on air.

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.

The working mother-of-one said she'd 'spare everyone the details' of the mishap, but was praised by her followers for her ability to multitask and her honesty.

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.

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.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced details around what 'Alert Level 2' will look like on Thursday, ahead of Cabinet's decision on when the restrictions will be eased.

Professional rugby and netball are close to returning to action in New Zealand after the government unveiled its rules for sport when the country next eases its coronavirus restrictions.

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

Julia Roberts is travelling to Kuala Lumpur with Obama for the Obama Foundation's inaugural Leaders: Asia-Pacific convening in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.

ADAM SHERGOLD: Man United's inability to break down a resolute Crystal Palace defence on Saturday exposed a dearth of passing and creativity in midfield that needs to be addressed.

SAMI MOKBEL AT SELHURST PARK: Winning at Old Trafford? No problem. Beating a side 75 places below you in the football pyramid? Problem. Big Problem.

Alan Mardghum, a former pitworker who now runs the annual Durham Miners' Gala, said he would 'rather be found dead in a ditch than invite them' to the July event.

Sir Keir Starmer backed readmitting Alastair Campbell, who was kicked out by Jeremy Corbyn's allies after admitting he voted for the Liberal Democrats in European elections.

Sydney radio 2GB broadcaster Alan Jones wants the Liberal Party to expel former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull for suggesting it was 'nuts' to build a taxpayer-funded, coal-fired power station.

Jones claimed the former Liberal Party leader was jealous of Mr Abbott - who the radio host said had the 'integrity and experience' to lead the WHO - because of the latter's superior electoral success.

James Comey joins dozens of celebrities who pledged to leave the country if Trump beat Hillary Clinton in 2016 but are still in the United States.

Normah's is everything you hope it would be. Good value, home-cooked Malaysian food, prepared by one of the nicest women you could imagine

Trump and his advisors are considering bringing on Dershowitz to defend the president at a trial in the Senate, which would follow a House vote passing articles of impeachment.

Adam Driver portrays Jeffrey Epstein and Jon Lovitz plays Alan Dershowitz on SNL's cold open which also included Beck Bennett as Mitch McConnell and Cecily Strong as Susan Collins.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star was out amid her rekindled romance with Younes Bendjima, who was with her for her Christmas Eve party this past Tuesday.

The reality TV personality looked fashion forward as she and son Mason, 10, made their way to the farmers market. The eldest of the Kardashian sisters, 40, cut a sporty figure in a dark top.

Last week they announced the happy news that they're expecting their fourth child and the couple were back on the red carpet on Tuesday.

Keke Palmer defied convention at the Elton John's Foundation Fall Gala in New York on Tuesday night, as she traded in the event's usual black-tie dress code for a saucier ensemble.

The 47-year-old world champion confirmed he was gay in an interview with the Guardian, which was published on Monday afternoon, just two days before attending the event

Storm and Ronan Keating attended the London-based gala on Friday which aims to use football as a way of educating and inspiring vulnerable young people in developing countries.

Lady Kitty Spencer, 26, stunned in a racy black bustier-style dress as she joined a dazzling line-up of stars at the Elton John AIDS Foundation gala in London.

The current bid for Jennifer's custom made dress is $5,500, while Alex's black suit is starting at $1,500. Tailored made for Jennifer, the dress is a size EU 38 and features a giant crystal cross.

She's a longtime runway favourite known for an unshakeable work ethic that has seen her grace no less than 55 covers for international fashion bible Vogue.

The 37-year-old heiress put on a leggy display while attending the Gaggenau Restaurant 1683 Honoring Operation Smile event in Los Angeles.

It is nine months since the death of Emiliano Sala. His presence will always loom over Nantes but the players are giving everyone connected to the club something to smile about once more.

Mention 1996 to a music-lover and they will probably think of Oasis or the Spice Girls. But those bands, huge though they were, only had Britain's second- and third- biggest-selling albums of the year.