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What I Learned From an Act of Violence in Sydney That Hit Too Close to Home
Amid early tidbits of misinformation came lessons about dodging falsities and allowing facts to build a story.
By DAMIEN CAVE
April 19, 2024 -
After Months of Cocaine Washing Ashore, Australian Police Make an Arrest
Drug parcels kept showing up on beaches along Australia’s shoreline. Now, the police say they found the man behind the botched shipment.
By YAN ZHUANG
April 18, 2024 -
In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’
Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.”
By EMILY ANTHES and CHANG W. LEE
April 16, 2024 -
Validation for Woman Who Said She Was Raped in Australia’s Parliament
More than three years after Brittany Higgins went public with her claim of rape, her case reached a conclusion of sorts.
By YAN ZHUANG
April 15, 2024 -
¿Fue misoginia? Australia se cuestiona tras el ataque masivo
Quince de las 18 víctimas del sábado eran mujeres. Aunque es posible que nunca se conozcan los motivos del agresor, muchos afirman que el incidente pone de manifiesto un problema mayor.
By VICTORIA KIM
April 15, 2024 -
El ataque en Sídney fue el peor acto de violencia masiva en Australia en años
El episodio de violencia del sábado en un centro comercial horrorizó a un país poco acostumbrado a este tipo de actos.
By YAN ZHUANG
April 15, 2024 -
Stabbing of Bishop in Australia During Livestreamed Service Was Act of Terror, Police Say
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in the attack, in which several people were injured. An official said the episode appeared to have been motivated by religious extremism.
By VICTORIA KIM and CLAIRE MOSES
April 15, 2024 -
Reeling From Mass Stabbing, Australians Ask: Was It About Hatred of Women?
All but three of the 18 people killed or injured Saturday were women. While the attacker’s motive may never be known, many said the episode spoke to a larger problem.
By VICTORIA KIM
April 15, 2024 -
Four Wild Ways to Save the Koala (That Just Might Work)
To protect Australia’s iconic animals, scientists are experimenting with vaccine implants, probiotics, tree-planting drones and solar-powered tracking tags.
By EMILY ANTHES and CHANG W. LEE
April 15, 2024 -
After Stabbing Rampage, Australia Struggles With How and Why
The police have yet to determine a motive for Saturday’s attack, which left six people dead, but said the assailant had mental-health problems.
By VICTORIA KIM and YAN ZHUANG
April 14, 2024
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Should We Change Species to Save Them?
When traditional conservation fails, science is using “assisted evolution” to give vulnerable wildlife a chance.
By EMILY ANTHES and CHANG W. LEE
April 14, 2024 -
Stabbing Attack in Sydney Kills at Least Six People
Shoppers hid in backrooms or ran screaming from the scene, while others stayed with injured victims. The police said they believed the attack was not a “terrorism incident.”
By ISABELLA KWAI, YAN ZHUANG and JOHN YOON
April 13, 2024 -
Mall Attack Was Australia’s Worst Mass Violence in Years
Saturday’s stabbing attack in Sydney horrified a country not used to such acts.
By YAN ZHUANG
April 13, 2024 -
Witnesses to Sydney Mall Stabbing Describe Harrowing Scenes
People who were at the scene told of chaos, screaming, wounded victims and a resolute attacker. Many struggled to process the shock hours afterward.
By JOHN YOON and ISABELLA KWAI
April 13, 2024 -
Bondi Junction, Site of Stabbing Attack, Is a Popular and Busy Hub
As well as a major mall, the area contains cafes and yoga studios. It’s a gateway from central Sydney, Australia, to eastern suburbs and several popular beaches.
By ISABELLA KWAI
April 13, 2024 -
NEW ZEALAND DISPATCH
New Zealanders Are Crazy for This Fruit. It’s Not the Kiwi.
Like the kiwi fruit, the feijoa, or pineapple guava, is not native to the island nation, but it has become something of a national obsession.
By KATE EVANS and TATSIANA CHYPSANAVA
April 12, 2024 -
LETTER 349
Indigenous Authors and the Challenge of Telling Their Own Story
A university program seeks to improve cross-cultural understanding in Australia’s publishing industry.
By JULIA BERGIN
April 12, 2024 -
Biden Says U.S. Is Considering Dropping Its Case Against Assange
The WikiLeaks founder has been held in London as he has battled extradition to the United States on charges related to his publication of classified documents.
By ERICA L. GREEN
April 10, 2024 -
Navigating a Virtual Australia in Postapocalyptic Ruins
The role-playing game Broken Roads takes its environment seriously. The Aussie slang, the reddish outback soil, even the ruffling of emu feathers provide authenticity.
By DARRYN KING
April 10, 2024
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Fjords, Pharaohs or Koalas? Time to Plan for Your Next Eclipse.
If you can’t get enough of totality, or missed out this time, you’ll have three more chances in the next four years in destinations like Iceland, Spain, Egypt and Australia.
By DANIELLE DOWLING
April 9, 2024 -
LETTER 348
In Australia, a Nation’s Banh Mi Love Affair
“We’ll make the best of it here. And they can call it a pork roll.”
By NATASHA FROST
April 5, 2024 -
How Beagles and a Fever Dream Made Rebel Wilson a Star
The actress, known for roles in the “Pitch Perfect” movies, gets vulnerable about her weight loss, sexuality and money in her new memoir, “Rebel Rising.”
By ALEXANDRA ALTER
April 3, 2024 -
In Move to Protect Whales, Polynesian Indigenous Groups Give Them ‘Personhood’
Indigenous leaders of New Zealand, Tahiti and the Cook Islands signed a treaty that recognizes whales as legal persons. Conservationists hope it will lead to legal protections.
By REMY TUMIN
March 29, 2024 -
LETTER 347
A River Awakens, Bringing Green Magic to a Desert Town
After a stunning week of rain, the Todd River in Alice Springs flows once again, bringing a beleaguered community together.
By JULIA BERGIN
March 28, 2024 -
Happy-Go-Lucky Australia Is Feeling Neither Happy, Nor Lucky
After enjoying decades of prosperity, the country has hit stubborn economic turbulence.
By NATASHA FROST
March 27, 2024 -
Apple sigue acumulando problemas por todo el mundo
La demanda del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos contra Apple es la más reciente de una serie de acciones reguladoras que están golpeando al gigante tecnológico al mismo tiempo.
By TRIPP MICKLE
March 22, 2024 -
What We Gained (and Lost) When Our Daughter Unplugged for a School Year
My 13-year-old has left her phone behind for hiking, chores and study in the Australian wilderness. Our pen-and-paper correspondence is opening up an unexpected world.
By DAMIEN CAVE
March 22, 2024 -
LETTER 346
In New Zealand, Experiencing the Miracle of Flight Anew
The country's domestic airlines play a crucial role in connectivity. But for the casual flier, even the journey is captivating.
By NATASHA FROST
March 21, 2024
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Overlooked No More: Yvonne Barr, Who Helped Discover a Cancer-Causing Virus
A virologist, she worked with the pathologist Anthony Epstein, who died last month, in finding for the first time that a virus that could cause cancer. It’s known as the Epstein-Barr virus.
By DELTHIA RICKS
March 21, 2024 -
Apple’s Problems Around the Globe Are Piling Up
The Justice Department’s lawsuit against Apple is the latest in a series of regulatory actions that are hitting the tech giant at the same time.
By TRIPP MICKLE
March 21, 2024 -
A Museum’s Feminist Artwork Excluded Men. So One Man Took It to Court.
Gender-based discrimination is central to the women-only art installation, in Australia, but one visitor claims it is also illegal.
By NATASHA FROST
March 20, 2024 -
Serpientes sobre el césped… bajo el piano, por la alberca y en prisión
El negocio de los cazadores de serpientes australianos cada vez va mejor, pues el periodo de aletargamiento de los reptiles se está reduciendo debido al aumento de la temperatura global.
By NATASHA FROST and DAVID MAURICE SMITH
March 16, 2024 -
Was He Secretly Working for China? This Is What He Told Us.
Di Sanh Duong openly said that some people might mistake him for a Chinese spy, but he maintained that he never did anything to hurt Australia.
By YAN ZHUANG
March 16, 2024 -
TIMES INSIDER
A Reporter With a Fear of Snakes Joins a Snake Catcher
To write about the increase in snake encounters in Australia, a journalist had to get hands-on with the slithering reptiles.
By NATASHA FROST
March 15, 2024 -
McDonald’s Apologizes for ‘Global Technology Outage’ That Hit Japan, Australia and Elsewhere
Customers had problems ordering at restaurants in several countries on Friday. Restaurants in Japan closed, while some in Australia reportedly reverted to using pen and paper.
By NATASHA FROST, JOHN YOON and ISABELLA KWAI
March 15, 2024
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LETTER 345
Pets or Pests? How Australia Tackles its Two Cat Populations
Experts say that since the overpopulation of both affects native wildlife similarly, the country should use the same strategies in managing them.
By JULIA BERGIN
March 15, 2024 -
AUSTRALIA DISPATCH
Snakes in the Grass — and Under the Piano, by the Pool and in the Prison
Business is good for snake catchers in Australia, as the period of brumation, a sort of hibernation for reptiles, is shrinking — a result of the warming earth.
By NATASHA FROST and DAVID MAURICE SMITH
March 14, 2024 -
Family Goes Missing After Heavy Rains Drench Western Australia
Seven people, including four children, haven’t been seen in more than a day after 5.5 inches of rain in 24 hours led to floods and closed roads.
By NATASHA FROST
March 12, 2024 -
‘Strong Movement’ on Flight to New Zealand Leaves Dozens Injured
The airline, Latam, said a “technical problem” had caused the incident. Most of the injuries were minor, but one person was in serious condition.
By YAN ZHUANG and NATASHA FROST
March 11, 2024 -
Scientists Discover 100 New Marine Species in New Zealand
The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said.
By REBECCA CARBALLO
March 10, 2024 -
LETTER 344
A ‘Tipping Point’ for News in New Zealand
“There was no single trigger that caused this,” James Gibbons, a regional executive at Warner Bros Discovery, said.
By NATASHA FROST
March 7, 2024 -
Taylor Swift se presenta en Singapur de forma exclusiva. Los vecinos de la región lo resienten
El país pagó un acuerdo de exclusividad para que la estrella no se presente en ningún otro lugar del Sudeste Asiático. La decisión generó tensiones con Tailandia y Filipinas.
By MIKE IVES, MUKTITA SUHARTONO and CAMILLE ELEMIA
March 7, 2024 -
Singapore Has Taylor Swift to Itself This Week, and the Neighbors Are Complaining
The country is defending paying the pop star to play nowhere else in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s prime minister said the price was up to $3 million per show.
By MIKE IVES, MUKTITA SUHARTONO and CAMILLE ELEMIA
March 5, 2024 -
More Screen Time Means Less Parent-Child Talk, Study Finds
For each additional minute spent with an electronic device, toddlers said less, heard less and had fewer back-and-forth exchanges with adults.
By EMILY BAUMGAERTNER
March 4, 2024 -
An Australian Watchmaker Creates His Own Path
Reuben Schoots has been trying to build a business in a country that lacks a horological heritage. It hasn’t been easy, but he’s making progress.
By MELANIE ABRAMS
March 3, 2024
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Why More American Weapons Will Soon Be Made Outside America
With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza straining U.S. arsenals, Washington is seeking to expand production with global partners like Australia.
By DAMIEN CAVE
March 1, 2024 -
LETTER 343
Celebrating Classic Australian Picture Books
Stories about distinctive wildlife, Aboriginal mythology and idyllic Australian childhoods.
By NATASHA FROST
March 1, 2024 -
Judge Awards $6.2 Million to New Zealand Volcano Victims
Dozens of tourists and guides were killed or injured when a volcanic island erupted in 2019. The disaster was ruled to be a violation of New Zealand’s workplace safety rules.
By NATASHA FROST
Feb. 29, 2024 -
Gas Pumps Didn’t Work in New Zealand. Blame the Leap Year.
Dozens of unattended fuel stations across the country stopped working on Thursday for hours because of a software issue.
By YAN ZHUANG
Feb. 29, 2024 -
Police Officer Charged With Murdering Two Men in Australia
The officer, Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, was charged Friday with killing Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, who had been missing for more than a week and whose bodies were found on Tuesday.
By CHRISTINE HAUSER and LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA
Feb. 27, 2024 -
LETTER 342
The Regional Immigration Realities That Australia’s Politicians Overlook
Immigrants can fill roles that are too often quickly vacated by Australians, but immigration roadblocks make becoming permanent employees impossible.
By JULIA BERGIN
Feb. 23, 2024 -
An Olympic Equestrian Rode a Horse in a ‘Mankini.’ Australia Loves Him.
Shane Rose was briefly barred from competition after he wore a G-string bikini costume. The stunt won wide public support.
By YAN ZHUANG
Feb. 19, 2024 -
Dozens Killed After Gunfight in Papua New Guinea
The bloodshed in Enga Province, which has been plagued by violence between tribal groups, left at least 26 people dead, according to the authorities.
By NATASHA FROST
Feb. 18, 2024 -
Asbestos Contamination Multiplies at Public Sites in Sydney
Officials have found the toxic mineral at 34 sites, including schools and parks. The grounds outside a Taylor Swift concert venue tested negative.
By YAN ZHUANG
Feb. 18, 2024 -
THE SATURDAY PROFILE
Architect Embraces Indigenous Worldview in Australian Designs
Jefa Greenaway is a leading proponent of “Country-centered design,” which calls for collaboration with Indigenous communities and puts sustainability concerns at a project’s core.
By WILL HIGGINBOTHAM
Feb. 16, 2024
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LETTER 341
In Melbourne, an Enchanting Hyperlocal Paper for the Digital Age
The Paris End seeks to celebrate a recovering Australian city.
By NATASHA FROST
Feb. 15, 2024 -
Tesla’s Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk
Robyn Denholm, who has led the electric car company’s board for more than five years, has been criticized for not serving as a check on Mr. Musk.
By NATASHA FROST and JACK EWING
Feb. 15, 2024 -
Australia introduce el derecho laboral a ‘desconectarse’
Si se aprueba la legislación, las empresas podrían enfrentar multas por penalizar a los empleados que no respondan a comunicaciones relacionadas con el trabajo fuera del horario establecido.
By NATASHA FROST and ISABELLA KWAI
Feb. 12, 2024 -
LETTER 340
As Fears Rise, Some Australians Seek U.S.-China Détente
Many countries are trying to figure out what to do about a more insecure, more nuclear-driven world. Australia has an idea.
By DAMIEN CAVE
Feb. 8, 2024 -
Australia Introduces Workers’ ‘Right to Disconnect’
If the legislation passes, companies could face fines if they penalize employees for failing to respond to work-related communication in off-work hours.
By NATASHA FROST and ISABELLA KWAI
Feb. 8, 2024 -
FICTION
An Airborne Toxic Event Plagues an Aboriginal Town in This Novel
“Praiseworthy,” Alexis Wright’s bracing satire of clashing worldviews in Australia, more than lives up to its name.
By SAMUEL RUTTER
Feb. 6, 2024 -
Chinese-Australian Writer Held by China Given Suspended Death Sentence
The verdict in the case of Yang Hengjun, who was detained on national security charges, may weigh on the warming relations between China and Australia.
By NATASHA FROST, CHRIS BUCKLEY and AMY CHANG CHIEN
Feb. 5, 2024 -
At 73, Australia’s Most Important Aboriginal Writer Is Making Her Mark
Alexis Wright, an Indigenous Australian author, writes epic novels in which many voices clamor to be heard.
By NATASHA FROST
Feb. 4, 2024 -
LETTER 339
In Australia and New Zealand, Barefoot Is a Way of Life
A celebration of (at least occasional) shoelessness.
By NATASHA FROST
Feb. 3, 2024 -
News Outlet Blames Photoshop for Making Australian Lawmaker’s Photo More Revealing
9News apologized for the edited photo of the member of a state Parliament, Georgie Purcell, which it said was a result of “automation by Photoshop.”
By YAN ZHUANG
Jan. 31, 2024
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LETTER 338
Indigenous Australians Plan to Go Bigger on Australia Day
“Invasion Day is the reason why we’re all here today, but we must go beyond that,” one activist said.
By JULIA BERGIN
Jan. 25, 2024 -
TRILOBITES
The Sex-Obsessed Marsupials That Will Sleep When They’re Dead
Scientists find that male antechinuses, rodent-like animals from Australia, will forgo sleep for sex during their breeding season, after which they die.
By MIRIAM FAUZIA
Jan. 25, 2024 -
A Post on Gaza Leads to Turmoil at Australia’s Public Broadcaster
The hiring and forced departure of a Lebanese Australian journalist has exposed long-simmering issues at one of the country’s most trusted institutions.
By NATASHA FROST and DAMIEN CAVE
Jan. 23, 2024 -
What Is ‘Settler Colonialism’?
A look at the academic roots of the idea, which has stirred fierce debate when applied to Israel.
By JENNIFER SCHUESSLER
Jan. 22, 2024 -
New Zealand Lawmaker Resigns After Shoplifting Allegations
Golriz Ghahraman was the first refugee to be sworn in as a member of the country’s Parliament. She did not directly address the accusations but said her behavior “fell short.”
By EMMA BUBOLA
Jan. 16, 2024 -
Indigenous Tourism Goes Deeper Than ‘Dinner and a Show’
Around the globe, travelers are looking to get beyond superficial interactions with Native cultures for more in-depth experiences, like tours led by Indigenous guides and stays at Native-owned lodges.
By MICHAEL HARMON
Jan. 15, 2024 -
Capping 5 Years of Speculation, Jacinda Ardern Gets Married
New Zealand’s pathbreaking former prime minister became a global celebrity noted for, among other things, a very long engagement.
By NATASHA FROST
Jan. 13, 2024 -
Papua New Guinea Leader Declares State of Emergency After Violent Riots
There were signs the authorities had regained some control, but the extent of damage and casualties from the unrest remained unclear.
By CHRISTOPHER COTTRELL
Jan. 11, 2024 -
Israel Adesanya, M.M.A. Star, Narrowly Avoids Drunk-Driving Conviction
Within hours, the former middleweight mixed martial arts champion risked more legal trouble by posting provocative content on social media.
By NATASHA FROST
Jan. 11, 2024 -
Papua New Guinea Orders Military to Restore Order as Unrest Rocks Capital
Angry protests started after hundreds of police officers and other public servants appeared to walk off their jobs over a wage dispute.
By CHRISTOPHER COTTRELL
Jan. 10, 2024
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52 Places to Go in 2024
No matter why you travel, our list offers inspiration.
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Jan. 8, 2024 -
Denmark’s Next Queen Is a Progressive, Common-Born Former Australian
“I don’t recall wishing that one day I would be a princess,” Princess Mary told reporters. “I wanted to be a veterinarian.”
By NATASHA FROST and MAYA TEKELI
Jan. 3, 2024 -
THE DISPATCHES OF 2023
The World in Stories: 13 Favorite Dispatches From 2023
Our correspondents ventured to some of the world’s most remote, and dangerous, locales to report stories that reveal a country’s culture and the human condition. Here are our favorites from the year.
By BRYANT ROUSSEAU
Dec. 31, 2023 -
THE SATURDAY PROFILE
The Year in People: Our 12 Favorite Saturday Profiles of 2023
From a Nobel Peace Prize winner, to a mayor hunted by the Russians, to a poet whose muses are cats, our profiles featured people shaping the world around them, often under the radar.
By BRYANT ROUSSEAU
Dec. 29, 2023 -
Bill Granger, Chef Who Brought Avocado Toast to the World, Dies at 54
His breakfast cuisine catapulted Australian cafe culture to international acclaim, although some saw his best-known dish as an example of millennial excess.
By NATASHA FROST
Dec. 28, 2023 -
Storms in Australia Leave at Least 9 Dead
Extreme weather in the eastern states of Queensland and Victoria this week knocked out power for tens of thousands of residents, the authorities said.
By MIKE IVES
Dec. 27, 2023 -
Freed From Never-Ending Detention, They Ended Up in Another Limbo
An Australian high court allowed the release of dozens of detained people who are now subject to curfews and monitored by the government with ankle bracelets.
By NATASHA FROST
Dec. 24, 2023 -
The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Has a Boat-Size Absence
Wild Oats XI, a crowd favorite that is one of the most successful yachts in the event’s history, will not compete this year pending repairs and rethinking.
By KIMBALL LIVINGSTON
Dec. 23, 2023 -
At the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Women Are Making Their Mark
The event is attracting more female skippers than in previous years, and many own the boats.
By DAVID SCHMIDT
Dec. 23, 2023 -
Airbnb to Pay About $20 Million After Charging Australians in U.S. Dollars
Airbnb admitted in Australian court that it had made “false or misleading representations,” charging customers in U.S. currency instead of Australian dollars.
By AMANDA HOLPUCH
Dec. 20, 2023
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Inland From Bondi Beach, ‘Heat Islands’ Make Australia’s Summer Deadlier
Just a few miles west of some of the country’s most iconic beaches, densely built Sydney suburbs are amplifying the dangers of climate change.
By GAVIN BUTLER and MATTHEW ABBOTT
Dec. 20, 2023 -
Tasmania Falls for Neil the Seal, a 1,000-Pound Beach Bum
He basks in parking spaces, frolics with traffic cones and generally makes himself at home. But the authorities are worried about the risks of too much time among humans.
By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA
Dec. 19, 2023 -
In Rightward Shift, New Zealand Reconsiders Pro-Maori Policies
The nation has long been lauded for trying to do right by its Indigenous people, but a new government may force a reckoning of Māori affairs.
By NATASHA FROST
Dec. 16, 2023 -
LETTER 337
Stories About Wonder, Fireworks and Vegemite
Twelve months of counterprogramming from the Australia bureau.
By NATASHA FROST
Dec. 14, 2023 -
Australian Court Tosses Conviction of Mother Accused of Killing Her 4 Children
Kathleen Folbigg, who spent years in prison, was pardoned in June, after an inquiry found that her children had most likely died of natural causes.
By NATASHA FROST
Dec. 13, 2023 -
Australia’s First Cyclone of Season Nears Amid Rash of Extreme Weather
The storm is part of a stretch of wild weather the continent has been experiencing, which includes heat waves, fires and floods.
By YAN ZHUANG
Dec. 12, 2023 -
A World Map With No National Borders and 1,642 Animals
Anton Thomas, a New Zealander in Melbourne, Australia, has given three years of his life to a hand-drawn map of our planet and its animal inhabitants.
By NATASHA FROST
Dec. 10, 2023 -
LETTER 336
Waltzing Matilda
A farewell, of sorts.
By YAN ZHUANG
Dec. 9, 2023 -
With Its Fourth Rugby World Championship, South Africa Stands Alone
Ireland and France entered the World Cup as favorites, but South Africa won it by beating New Zealand in a meeting of the sport’s traditional champions.
By PETE MCKENZIE
Dec. 8, 2023 -
THE SATURDAY PROFILE
A Measured Voice for Change Must Now Decide How to Follow Defeat
Thomas Mayo was the calm champion of the effort in Australia to give Indigenous people a voice in Parliament. After its failure, will he turn up the volume?
By DAMIEN CAVE and ADAM FERGUSON
Dec. 8, 2023 -
Arizona Man Is Arrested in Connection With Australia Shooting
Two police officers and a bystander died in the shootout in Queensland last year.
By YAN ZHUANG and CHRISTINE HAUSER
Dec. 6, 2023 -
After Decades of Decline, a Feathered Icon Breeds in New Zealand’s Capital
The national bird, the kiwi, has hatched eggs in the wild in the Wellington area for the first time in living memory, thanks to a multiyear conservation effort.
By PETE MCKENZIE
Dec. 4, 2023 -
Gambling, Risky Pranks and Lucrative Contracts: Inside the Streaming Site Kick
The Twitch competitor has doled out generous deals to content creators. It has also faced criticism for its lax moderation and embrace of online gambling.
By KELLEN BROWNING
Dec. 2, 2023 -
Police Cast a Dragnet for 10,000 Stolen Doughnuts
A woman thought she was stealing a van. She got thousands of doughnuts as well.
By VICTOR MATHER
Dec. 1, 2023 -
LETTER 335
A Back Door to Taylor Swift’s Australia Tickets? Not if You’re in Australia.
An online reseller has skirted the country’s restrictions on ticket sales, allowing Swifties elsewhere to buy admission to the star’s Eras Tour.
By NATASHA FROST
Dec. 1, 2023 -
36 HOURS
36 Hours in Melbourne, Australia
Visitors willing to explore the alleyways of this arts- and food-loving city will find gems at every turn.
By TACEY RYCHTER
Nov. 30, 2023 -
Rare Giant Rat Is Photographed Alive for First Time
The people who live on the island of Vangunu were adamant that the critically endangered species still existed. They helped researchers prove that they were right.
By REBECCA CARBALLO
Nov. 29, 2023 -
New Zealand’s New Government Says It Will Scrap Smoking Ban
The law, celebrated as a model for other countries, would have eventually made tobacco illegal.
By MIKE IVES and NATASHA FROST
Nov. 28, 2023 -
In New Zealand’s Crackdown on Crime, What Part Can Maori Wardens Play?
The strategies used by the Indigenous community policing alternative are in stark contrast to more muscular tactics pitched by the incoming government.
By NATASHA FROST
Nov. 28, 2023 -
Monday Briefing: A 3rd Hamas-Israel Exchange
Plus an unusual mental health plan in Africa.
By JUSTIN PORTER
Nov. 26, 2023 -
Fire Season in Australia Starts, Early and Ominous
Though experts do not think that this season will be the worst yet, they also warn that the past is no longer a reliable guide to the future.
By YAN ZHUANG
Nov. 26, 2023 -
LETTER 334
Cheers for Cricket
How sports can dissolve boundaries.
By VIVEK SHANKAR
Nov. 24, 2023 -
TIMESVIDEO
Firefighters Battle Blazes in Australia
Helicopters help douse flames in Perth as Western Australia deals with a heat wave.
By ABC AUSTRALIA
Nov. 24, 2023 -
El tenis lo era todo para ellos. Ahora es la razón de su dolor
La muerte de una hija y los problemas de otra han dejado a una conocida familia del tenis de Nueva Zelanda dudando de sus decisiones y su relación con el juego que alguna vez amaron.
By MATTHEW FUTTERMAN
Nov. 21, 2023 -
LETTER 333
Celebrity Campaign Shines Spotlight on New Zealand Bird Contest
An endorsement from the comedian John Oliver led to a spike in votes for the eventual winner, the pūteketeke.
By YAN ZHUANG
Nov. 17, 2023 -
How One Family’s Pursuit of Tennis Success Ended in Heartache
The death of one daughter and the struggles of another have left a prominent New Zealand tennis family questioning their choices and their relationship with the game they once loved.
By MATTHEW FUTTERMAN
Nov. 16, 2023 -
AUSTRALIA DISPATCH
The Corner Lot Where All the World’s Vegemite Comes From
First concocted a century ago, the spread is widely adored by Australians — and loathed by almost everyone else.
By NATASHA FROST and ABIGAIL VARNEY
Nov. 12, 2023 -
No, 11,200 Climate Refugees Aren’t Heading to Australia
Low-lying Tuvalu has reached a deal with its large Pacific neighbor to address the challenge of rising oceans, but it is not planning to pack up and go.
By NATASHA FROST
Nov. 11, 2023 -
LETTER 332
Crocodile Bites Man. Man Bites Back.
A surprising tale of Northern Territory chutzpah.
By NATASHA FROST
Nov. 9, 2023 -
Antisemitic and Islamophobic Incidents Surge in Australia
Tensions between religious groups in Australia have risen since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
By NATASHA FROST
Nov. 6, 2023 -
Garth Barfoot, 87, Is the Oldest Runner in the New York City Marathon
Barfoot, of New Zealand, says he has run dozens of marathons, but this is his first time running New York’s.
By NADAV GAVRIELOV
Nov. 5, 2023 -
New Zealand Is Becoming a First Choice for Second Homes
The developer Jim Rohrstaff discusses the connection between golf and waterfront real estate.
By MICHAEL CROLEY
Nov. 3, 2023 -
LETTER 331
As Cars Have Grown Bigger, Parking Spaces Might, Too
Australians are grumbling about a recent invasion of American-style giant pickup trucks. But even before that, vehicle sizes were increasing.
By YAN ZHUANG
Nov. 2, 2023 -
Olympic Hopefuls Needed a Home. A Retirement Community Stepped Up.
New Zealand’s curling team wanted to train with the “big boys” in Canada, and a group of enthusiastic seniors has provided housing, a cheering section and lots of advice.
By SCOTT CACCIOLA
Nov. 2, 2023 -
Woman Charged With Murder in Suspected Mushroom Poisoning Case
In a case that has gripped Australia, three people fell ill and died soon after eating lunch at the home of a relative.
By YAN ZHUANG
Nov. 2, 2023 -
Saudi Arabia Confirmed as Sole Bidder for 2034 World Cup
Australia announced it would not bid, clearing the way for the Saudis to bring soccer’s biggest tournament back to the Gulf.
By TARIQ PANJA
Oct. 31, 2023 -
New Zealand Volcano Owner Is Found Guilty of Safety Failure
The ruling brings an end to legal proceedings that began after the White Island eruption killed 22 people in 2019.
By YAN ZHUANG
Oct. 31, 2023 -
Stereo Speaker Battles Blare Celine Dion Tunes and Torment a New Zealand City
A subculture has developed among Pacific Islander communities based on who can blast music — often Ms. Dion’s songs — the loudest. Some call it too disruptive.
By MIKE IVES
Oct. 27, 2023 -
LETTER 330
How Are You Preparing for a Summer of Fires?
As El Niño arrives, heralding dry weather, it feels like the whole country is on edge. We’d like to hear from readers in Australia.
By YAN ZHUANG
Oct. 27, 2023 -
As Violence Surges, Nations Seek U.S. Defense Pacts. Some Americans Are Wary.
Many countries, including Ukraine and Israel, want greater U.S. protection against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. But some Americans resist further military commitments.
By EDWARD WONG
Oct. 26, 2023 -
CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK
At the Australian State Dinner, Jill Biden Stays Neutral
The first lady wore a dress by designer Reem Acra.
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN
Oct. 26, 2023 -
THE SCENE
Biden Keeps Australia’s Dinner Low-Key at a Moment of Global Turmoil
Before the state dinner was over, President Biden had stepped out for a briefing on a mass shooting in Maine and to call lawmakers in the state. He left shortly after 10 p.m.
By KATIE ROGERS
Oct. 25, 2023 -
The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Australia
The Bidens invited more than 300 guests, including business leaders, musicians, athletes and prominent Australian Americans.
By CHRIS CAMERON
Oct. 25, 2023 -
Carnival Was Negligent in Covid Outbreak on Cruise Ship, Court Rules
An Australian judge found that the cruise company and a subsidiary “breached their duty of care” in handling a coronavirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess in March 2020.
By MICHAEL LEVENSON
Oct. 25, 2023 -
Biden Reaffirms Support for Israel but Calls for Protection of Civilians
During an appearance with the Australian prime minister, President Biden pledged that the United States would provide Israel with what it needed to defend itself against Hamas.
By KATIE ROGERS
Oct. 25, 2023 -
A Fall-Themed Menu for Australia’s State Dinner
Because of what the first lady called “tumultuous times,” the White House canceled a plan to have the B-52s perform, inviting the musicians as guests instead. Root vegetables will be featured at the table.
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Oct. 24, 2023 -
On the Agenda for Australia’s State Visit: China, Trade and a U.S. Marine Band
President Biden will welcome Anthony Albanese, the prime minister of Australia, for meetings and a state dinner in Washington.
By KATIE ROGERS
Oct. 24, 2023 -
Monday Briefing: Israel Orders More Evacuations
Plus part one of our series, India’s Daughters.
By JUSTIN PORTER
Oct. 22, 2023 -
A President, a Billionaire and Questions About Access and National Security
Anthony Pratt, one of Australia’s wealthiest men, made his way into Donald Trump’s inner circle with money and flattery. What he heard there has become of interest to federal prosecutors.
By BEN PROTESS, JONATHAN SWAN, MAGGIE HABERMAN and ALAN FEUER
Oct. 22, 2023 -
NEWS ANALYSIS
After Bruising Vote, Indigenous Australians Say ‘Reconciliation Is Dead’
The rejection of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament is likely to lead to an irreversible shift in the nation’s relationship with its first peoples.
By YAN ZHUANG
Oct. 21, 2023 -
LETTER 329
The Most Australian Story to Ever Come Out of Vietnam
Hotels hold secrets, and some of them are a little stranger than others.
By DAMIEN CAVE
Oct. 20, 2023 -
Monday Briefing: A Race to Ease the Gaza Crisis
Plus the myths that sex experts wish would vanish.
By JUSTIN PORTER
Oct. 15, 2023 -
Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content
The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it.
By KATE CONGER
Oct. 15, 2023 -
New Zealand Elects Its Most Conservative Government in Decades
The rightward shift came as voters punished the party once led by Jacinda Ardern for failing to deliver the transformational change that it had promised.
By NATASHA FROST
Oct. 14, 2023 -
Crushing Indigenous Hopes, Australia Rejects ‘Voice’ Referendum
The proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament was widely supported by Indigenous voters, but had raised fears and hopes that were both overblown.
By YAN ZHUANG and TAMATI SMITH
Oct. 13, 2023 -
LETTER 328
Why Are There So Many Jacintas?
The relatively uncommon name of Jacinta or Jacinda is shared among many famous people in New Zealand and Australia, with most of them born in the 1970s.
By NATASHA FROST
Oct. 12, 2023 -
Friday Briefing: The U.N. Warns of Disaster in Gaza
Plus a new comic book universe.
By JUSTIN PORTER
Oct. 12, 2023 -
What to Know About the New Zealand Election
Voters head to the polls this weekend in an election that is likely to show a rightward and populist shift in the country’s politics.
By NATASHA FROST
Oct. 12, 2023 -
Ask New Zealand’s Maori Party What They’re Wearing. They Dare You.
Politicians typically swat away questions about their appearance, but Te Pati Maori has wielded fashion as a political weapon.
By SERENA SOLOMON
Oct. 12, 2023 -
Should Aboriginal Australians Have a ‘Voice’ in Parliament? These Two Say No.
Two female Aboriginal lawmakers with very different political views are campaigning against the proposal to create an advisory body on Indigenous issues.
By NATASHA FROST
Oct. 11, 2023 -
A Master Anatomist of Ordinary People in Difficult Times
With the republication of “The Children’s Bach,” a 1984 novel, and “This House of Grief,” a 2014 account of a murder trial, the Australian writer Helen Garner is ripe for discovery by American readers.
By DAPHNE MERKIN
Oct. 10, 2023 -
A Polarized Australia Confronts ‘Trump Style Misinformation’
The reverberations from election conspiracy theories, until recently the domain of political fringes, could be acute, as witnessed by the United States and Brazil.
By YAN ZHUANG
Oct. 7, 2023 -
LETTER 327
How Aligning With China Changed Life in the Solomon Islands
The author of a new book on the diplomatic switch says that ending recognition of Taiwan affected life in unexpected ways across the island nation.
By YAN ZHUANG
Oct. 6, 2023 -
Trump Said to Have Revealed Nuclear Submarine Secrets to Australian Businessman
Soon after leaving office, the former president shared sensitive information about American submarines with a billionaire member of Mar-a-Lago, according to people familiar with the matter.
By ALAN FEUER, BEN PROTESS, MAGGIE HABERMAN and JONATHAN SWAN
Oct. 5, 2023 -
Should Children Join the Killing in New Zealand’s War on Invasive Species?
A hunting contest has exposed tensions over which animals deserve protection, who gets to define humaneness and how children should be taught about conservation.
By YAN ZHUANG and TATSIANA CHYPSANAVA
Oct. 1, 2023 -
TIMESVIDEO
Dozens Injured After Bombing in Pakistan
More than 50 people were killed in a suicide attack in Mastung, a district in southwestern Pakistan.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and REUTERS
Sept. 29, 2023 -
LETTER 326
Why Doesn’t Australia Have Better Trains?
And a glimmer of high-speed hope.
By NATASHA FROST
Sept. 29, 2023 -
Overlooked No More: Alice Anderson, Who Ran Australia’s First All-Woman Garage
Her car repair business was described as having a staff “capable of doing the jobs any male member of the automobile industry would undertake.”
By BRIOHNY DOYLE
Sept. 26, 2023 -
TRILOBITES
Satellites Show Mysterious Fairy Circles in More Parts of the World
Researchers say that the rings of vegetation, which had mostly been studied in Namibia and Australia, may exist in 15 countries.
By RACHEL NUWER
Sept. 26, 2023 -
TRILOBITES
¿Cómo consiguieron su color los diamantes rosas de Australia?
Investigadores australianos dijeron que las coloridas gemas de la mina Argyle, que produjo más del 90 por ciento de las piedras rosas del mundo, pueden haber surgido cuando un supercontinente se dividió.
By MAYA WEI-HAAS
Sept. 23, 2023 -
How a Storied National Airline Became Reviled in Its Own Country
A string of scandals has left Qantas Airways, which calls itself “the spirit of Australia,” near the bottom of public opinion at home.
By NATASHA FROST
Sept. 23, 2023 -
LETTER 325
Australia Revisits What Worked, and Didn’t, in the Pandemic
An inquiry will try to draw lessons from the government response, but some question whether it will go far enough.
By YAN ZHUANG
Sept. 22, 2023 -
After Jacinda Ardern, a ‘Scary Time’ for Women in New Zealand Politics
Three years after Ms. Ardern won a resounding victory for her Labour Party, the nation will vote in a very different political landscape.
By NATASHA FROST
Sept. 22, 2023 -
The Spotlight Shines on the Rugby World Cup in France
French fans have packed out stadiums, the Place de la Concorde and other venues to show their support for rugby in a land where soccer rules.
By JAMES HILL and VICTOR MATHER
Sept. 21, 2023 -
As a National Favorite Fumbles, New Zealand Falls for Another Rugby Team
An improbable run by the New Zealand Warriors has offered some excitement to counter the All Blacks’ recent misfortune.
By PETE MCKENZIE
Sept. 20, 2023 -
The Essential J.M. Coetzee
His spare, icily precise books explore humanity’s most serious themes, including South Africa’s legacy of apartheid. And not all of them are downers.
By JASON FARAGO
Sept. 19, 2023 -
TRILOBITES
Pink Diamonds Emerged Out of One of Earth’s Most Ancient Breakups
Australian researchers said the colorful gems of the Argyle mine, which produced more than 90 percent of the world’s pink stones, may have erupted when a supercontinent split.
By MAYA WEI-HAAS
Sept. 19, 2023 -
As El Niño Arrives, Australian Region Sees ‘Catastrophic’ Fire Conditions
The authorities ordered school closures on the south coast of New South Wales, where springtime temperatures were expected to near 100 degrees.
By YAN ZHUANG
Sept. 19, 2023 -
When Fiji Beats Australia, and It Almost Isn’t an Upset
The Pacific Island nations, hardly sports powers, can hold their own and then some in rugby.
By VICTOR MATHER
Sept. 18, 2023 -
LETTER 324
Previewing a Spring of Culture in Australia
Offerings in art, culture, design, music and theater across the country.
By NATASHA FROST
Sept. 15, 2023 -
TRILOBITES
SpongeBob Lives in a Pineapple. These Sharks Live in Sponges.
Researchers were not engaged in nautical nonsense when they discovered that a small shark species inhabits the absorbent and porous animals.
By DARREN INCORVAIA
Sept. 14, 2023 -
Meet a 25-Million-Year-Old Koala You Could Cuddle Like a Cat
The discovery of a fossil hints at the existence of an animal that researchers say could be the missing link in the understanding of evolution of marsupials in Australia.
By NATASHA FROST
Sept. 12, 2023 -
TRILOBITES
Sharks on a Golf Course Made a Watery Grave Unlike Any Other
A group of bull sharks ended up spending 17 years in a lake by a golf course’s 14th hole, suggesting that the predators can live in low-saltwater environments indefinitely.
By ANNIE ROTH
Sept. 12, 2023 -
Island Nations Hope for Court’s Help on Climate’s Effects
A tribunal is expected to issue an advisory opinion on behalf of Pacific and Caribbean countries on whether greenhouse gases are pollutants that violate international law.
By MARLISE SIMONS
Sept. 11, 2023 -
LETTER 323
Culling, Curfews and Caps: Australia ‘Declares War’ on Its Cat Problem
Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats.
By YAN ZHUANG
Sept. 8, 2023 -
Hundreds Halt Work at Energy Plants in Australia
The labor action at liquefied natural gas plants, responsible for about 6 percent of the world’s supply of the fuel, came as talks over pay and work conditions stalled.
By YAN ZHUANG and STANLEY REED
Sept. 8, 2023 -
Australian Punters Are Putting a New Spin on Football
The tricky curves and crafty bounces of their kicks, honed by Australian football and rugby, have changed the way punt returners are coached.
By JERÉ LONGMAN
Sept. 7, 2023 -
Caught Between China and the West, a Pacific Island Nation Ousts Its Leader
The prime minister of Vanuatu lost his job after he was criticized for veering too close to the West. He accuses his successor of being too cozy with China.
By NATASHA FROST and CHRISTOPHER COTTRELL
Sept. 5, 2023 -
After Mass Killing of Trees on a Wealthy Waterfront, a Theory Takes Hold
The brazen culling of more than 250 trees at a waterside reserve in Australia, the speculation goes, had the goal of producing a better view.
By YAN ZHUANG
Sept. 5, 2023 -
Perilous, Icy Mission Rescues Sick Worker in Antarctica
It took an icebreaker ship and two long-range helicopters to evacuate the staff member from an Australian research base to advanced medical care.
By YAN ZHUANG
Sept. 4, 2023 -
New Zealand Is Trying to Shake Off Its Losses
After a period of uncharacteristic losing, the All Blacks, international rugby’s most successful team, has strung together some important wins in time for the World Cup.
By PETE MCKENZIE
Sept. 2, 2023 -
Airline Sold Tickets for Already Canceled Flights, Watchdog Group Says
Australia’s consumer commission said in legal proceedings that Qantas, the country’s national carrier, had sold tickets for routes it never intended to fly.
By NATASHA FROST
Sept. 1, 2023 -
LETTER 322
Could Australia and New Zealand Become One Nation?
A New Zealand lawmaker talked about the idea last week, though a union is unlikely ever to take place.
By NATASHA FROST
Aug. 31, 2023 -
Will a Bitterly Divided Australia Elevate the Voice of Aboriginal People?
A referendum to set up an Indigenous advisory body in Parliament was envisioned as uniting the country. The opposite has happened.
By YAN ZHUANG and NATASHA FROST
Aug. 29, 2023 -
She Was Depressed and Forgetful. It Was the Worm in Her Brain.
Doctors in Australia found a three-inch live parasitic worm in a woman’s brain during surgery after they spent more than a year trying to find the cause of her distress.
By AMANDA HOLPUCH
Aug. 29, 2023 -
Three U.S. Marines Die in Air Crash in Australia
An Osprey aircraft with 23 people on board crashed during a joint training exercise near Darwin, in the north of Australia. Several others were seriously injured.
By YAN ZHUANG and DAMIEN CAVE
Aug. 27, 2023 -
Las futbolistas de la selección española se niegan a jugar hasta que dimita Rubiales
Las jugadoras exigieron un cambio después de que el presidente de la federación española de fútbol se negó a renunciar por besar a Jennifer Hermoso, integrante del equipo ganador de la Copa del Mundo.
By RACHEL CHAUNDLER
Aug. 25, 2023 -
LETTER 321
How an Aboriginal ‘Voice to Parliament’ Could Be Australia’s Brexit Moment
Longtime racial tensions are hindering a push to add an advisory body for Indigenous people’s issues to the Constitution, an Aboriginal activist says.
By YAN ZHUANG
Aug. 25, 2023 -
Spanish Women’s Squad Refuses to Play Until Soccer Chief Resigns
The players demanded change after Luis Rubiales declined to quit over kissing Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the World Cup-winning team.
By RACHEL CHAUNDLER
Aug. 25, 2023 -
Ex-Principal of Australian Girls’ School Sentenced to 15 Years for Abuse
Malka Leifer, extradited from Israel after a lengthy process, was found guilty in April of sexually abusing two students decades earlier.
By YAN ZHUANG
Aug. 24, 2023 -
TRILOBITES
The Quest for a Crocodile Dictionary
Crocodiles may be the most vocal reptiles out there, and scientists think learning what they say to one another could help us understand them better.
By ANTHONY HAM
Aug. 24, 2023 -
In the Heart of the Outback, Safeguarding a Sacred Land
On a road trip in central Australia, a visitor learns how Indigenous custodians and conservationists are working to protect an ancient land and its animal denizens.
By ANTHONY HAM
Aug. 23, 2023 -
Tom Courtney, Runner Who Lunged to Grab Olympic Gold, Dies at 90
In 1956 in Melbourne, he was dueling with another American when an English runner burst toward the finish line. But Courtney had one last surge in him.
By FRANK LITSKY
Aug. 22, 2023 -
Lachlan Murdoch Pays $840,000 to Site He Had Accused of Libel
Mr. Murdoch, the C.E.O. of Fox Corporation, abandoned his lawsuit against the news outlet Crikey in April. The payment covers the publication’s legal costs.
By KATIE ROBERTSON
Aug. 22, 2023 -
Where Her Father Became a Hero, Caroline Kennedy Redefines Diplomacy
Ms. Kennedy’s recent swim in the Pacific waters where J.F.K. survived a wartime ordeal shows how her family legacy informs her work.
By DAMIEN CAVE
Aug. 21, 2023 -
Un torneo de fútbol en el interior de Australia busca generar esperanza
En los pueblos australianos situados a miles de kilómetros del estadio del Mundial Femenino de Fútbol más cercano, los líderes indígenas esperan que este deporte pueda ofrecer esperanza y oportunidades.
By JENNY VRENTAS and ISABELLA MOORE
Aug. 20, 2023 -
Wanted: Female Athletes. Multiple Vacancies.
Australia’s major sports need talent to stock their women’s leagues. They are all looking at the same athletes.
By RORY SMITH
Aug. 19, 2023 -
TIMES INSIDER
One Long Reporting Trip Around the World
Sports have always been my ticket to travel: to a surf spot above the Arctic Circle, to a volcano in Mexico and to soccer games in New Zealand.
By JERÉ LONGMAN
Aug. 19, 2023 -
John Devitt, 86, Champion Swimmer With a Tarnished Gold Medal, Dies
He won two Olympic gold medals for Australia, but the second was awarded after a disputed finish — one of the more freakish moments in sports history.
By FRANK LITSKY
Aug. 18, 2023 -
LETTER 320
Up the Matildas!
Australia’s national women’s soccer team have walked away with the nation’s hearts clasped firmly in their hands.
By NATASHA FROST
Aug. 18, 2023 -
Australia Loved the Matildas. Will It Continue to Love Women’s Sports?
Australian fans are mourning their team’s semifinal defeat at the Women’s World Cup. Beyond the ache, there are concerns about whether the support for women’s sports will last.
By JENNY VRENTAS
Aug. 17, 2023 -
6 Are Rescued 36 Hours After Tourist Boat Capsizes Off Indonesia
Four Australian tourists and two members of their boat’s Indonesian crew were found after an extensive search off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. A third crew member is still missing.
By NATASHA FROST
Aug. 17, 2023 -
Megachurch Founder Acquitted of Hiding Sexual Abuse Committed by His Father
Brian Houston, who once led Hillsong, was charged because he did not inform the police after his father admitted in 1999 to sexually assaulting a young boy decades before.
By YAN ZHUANG
Aug. 17, 2023 -
Thursday Briefing: China’s Stock Market Slump
Plus, a new Holocaust museum opened in a video game.
By JUSTIN PORTER
Aug. 16, 2023 -
Kerr Scored. The Crowd Roared. But England Wasn’t Done.
England advanced to its first World Cup final by leaning on the experience and the resilience of a champion.
By JENNY VRENTAS
Aug. 16, 2023 -
ENGLAND 3, AUSTRALIA 1
A Dream Ending for England, a Dream Denied for Australia
Answering Sam Kerr’s tying goal with two of its own, England advanced to an all-European Women’s World Cup final against Spain.
By RORY SMITH
Aug. 16, 2023 -
Australia’s Matildas Unite a Nation and Crack the Code Wars
The World Cup has added a new dimension to a national sporting conversation often dominated by the rivalry between rugby and Australian rules football.
By RORY SMITH
Aug. 15, 2023 -
A World Away From the World Cup, Soccer With a Different Goal
In dusty Australian towns a thousand miles from the nearest Women’s World Cup stadium, Indigenous leaders hope the sport can offer hope, and opportunity.
By JENNY VRENTAS and ISABELLA MOORE
Aug. 15, 2023 -
Australia Outlasts France on Penalties, and the Host Nation Exhales
Australia needed 10 rounds of penalty kicks to confirm its place in the team’s first semifinal, and extend its country’s wild ride.
By RORY SMITH
Aug. 12, 2023 -
LETTER 319
What Another Trump Presidency Could Mean for Australia
The author of a new book exploring that possibility says it would raise existential questions about the current alliance with America, with huge implications for Australia’s regional and global standing.
By YAN ZHUANG
Aug. 11, 2023 -
Rodriguez, Singer Whose Career Was Resurrected, Dies at 81
Two albums in the early 1970s went largely unnoticed in the United States, but not overseas. Then came the 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.”
By NEIL GENZLINGER
Aug. 9, 2023 -
98 Arrests in Child Abuse Inquiry That Followed Killing of F.B.I. Agents
The investigation the two agents were part of grew into a larger inquiry that netted members of an online pedophile ring in the U.S. and Australia.
By YAN ZHUANG
Aug. 9, 2023 -
3 Deaths, and a Host of Questions, After a Family Lunch in Australia
The three guests, and a fourth who fell ill, had symptoms consistent with mushroom poisoning, the police say. The woman who served the meal has been questioned by the police.
By YAN ZHUANG
Aug. 9, 2023 -
World Cup Picks Up Baton for Women’s Sports in Australia
For as long as there have been sports in Australia, women have clamored to play and participate. But winning visibility, and support, has been a long road.
By NATASHA FROST
Aug. 5, 2023 -
LETTER 318
Australians’ ‘Golden Ticket’ to the U.S.
Proposed changes to the E-3 visa have worried some expatriates.
By NATASHA FROST
Aug. 3, 2023 -
Australia Will Return Looted Sculptures to Cambodia
A centuries-old Buddhist sculpture was taken from a rural area in Cambodia nearly 30 years ago. It was later sold with two other statues to the National Gallery of Australia.
By NATASHA FROST
Aug. 3, 2023 -
David Hallberg’s New Job: Decision Maker
The former American Ballet Theater star now leads the Australian Ballet. “When I am faced with difficulties, I lean into them,” he said.
By ROSLYN SULCAS
Aug. 1, 2023 -
6 Great Space Images From July
A star with two faces, boulders cast into the void, space junk on a beach and more out of this world scenes.
By MICHAEL ROSTON
July 31, 2023 -
Object Found on Australian Beach Is a Mystery No More
A cylindrical object that was found in remote Western Australia probably came from an Indian rocket, Australia’s space agency said.
By CLAIRE MOSES
July 31, 2023 -
Australia to Fast-Track Missile Production for U.S. Exports
The announcement of this plan, along with steps to expand joint military exercises, was shadowed by the news of a helicopter crash during one such exercise.
By DAMIEN CAVE
July 28, 2023 -
Australian TV Deal Has World Cup Viewers Asking: Where Are the Games?
When FIFA sold Australia’s World Cup broadcast rights to a streaming service, it made it harder for casual fans to find the matches.
By TARIQ PANJA
July 28, 2023 -
LETTER 317
The State of Women’s Soccer
The largest-ever Women’s World Cup tournament highlights the growing professionalization of the sport. A sportswriter shares his thoughts.
By YAN ZHUANG
July 28, 2023 -
Colonization Was the ‘Luckiest Thing’ to Happen to Australia, Ex-Leader Says
The backlash was swift after John Howard made the remarks ahead of a referendum on Aboriginal representation in the government.
By NATASHA FROST
July 26, 2023 -
The Whales Gathered in a Heart Shape. Experts Feared What Would Come Next.
A pod of nearly 100 pilot whales displayed unusual behavior before beaching themselves in Australia. More than 50 died, and the rest were later euthanized.
By YAN ZHUANG
July 26, 2023 -
LETTER 316
Why Do Australian Politicians Love Nicknames?
To the average voter, ScoMo might sound more comfortable than “Prime Minister Morrison.”
By NATASHA FROST
July 21, 2023 -
New Zealand’s Fruit-Rich Ice Cream Gets a Sugary American Makeover
The wholesome summer favorite is catching on in the U.S., but with sprinkles, drizzles and even cookies to satisfy the nation’s sweet tooth.
By PRIYA KRISHNA
July 20, 2023 -
Your Thursday Briefing
China pushes back against U.S. climate pressure.
By AMELIA NIERENBERG
July 20, 2023 -
ON SOCCER
Australia’s New Queen
Sam Kerr is the face of the World Cup. She has the weight of a nation on her shoulders. She does not seem to have noticed.
By RORY SMITH
July 19, 2023 -
TIMESVIDEO
Deadly Shooting in Auckland Before Women’s World Cup
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins of New Zealand said that there was no national security risk after the shooting and that the games would proceed as planned.
By REUTERS
July 19, 2023 -
Women’s World Cup 2023: How New Zealand Can Advance to the Round of 16
How New Zealand can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023 -
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Australia Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Australia can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023 -
TIMES INSIDER
Reporting in Yiddish, Without Speaking Yiddish
In an Australian community working to preserve its identity, a journalist found subjects with plenty of questions for her.
By NATASHA FROST
July 19, 2023 -
TIMESVIDEO
Sailor and His Dog Survive Three Months Lost at Sea
An Australian man who had set sail from Mexico bound for French Polynesia was rescued after a helicopter spotted his badly damaged catamaran drifting in the Pacific Ocean.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
July 18, 2023 -
Australian Man and His Dog Rescued After Nearly 3 Months at Sea
“I have not had food, enough food, for a long time,” Tim Shaddock, 54, said after he and his dog, Bella, were found floating aboard a catamaran, 1,200 miles from land in the Pacific Ocean.
By MICHAEL LEVENSON
July 18, 2023 -
AUSTRALIA DISPATCH
A Yiddish Haven Thrives in Australia
Australia has the largest proportion of Holocaust survivors of any country besides Israel. In Melbourne, some of their descendants are leading the way to preserve the Yiddish language.
By NATASHA FROST
July 18, 2023 -
Australian State Backs Out of Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The state of Victoria cited budget issues in deciding not to stage the multisports competition, originally known as the British Empire Games, raising questions about the event’s fading prestige.
By NATASHA FROST
July 18, 2023 -
Modi and India’s Diaspora: A Complex Love Affair Making Global Waves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tried to fuse his image to the economic and political power of Indians abroad. They voice both pride and worry in return.
By DAMIEN CAVE
July 18, 2023 -
Mystery Object Is Found on Remote Beach in Western Australia
The authorities said the cylindrical object, which was found about 155 miles north of Perth, did not pose a risk to the public, but they have yet to identify it.
By AMANDA HOLPUCH
July 17, 2023 -
ON SOCCER
The Contenders
As the Women’s World Cup has expanded, so, too, has the group of nations with the firm belief that they can win it.
By RORY SMITH
July 17, 2023 -
Why Every Women’s World Cup City Has Two Names
A concerted effort to say Indigenous names correctly, and tell the stories behind them, will show up in stadiums in New Zealand and Australia.
By NATASHA FROST
July 16, 2023 -
‘Aldeas para personas con demencia’: una oportunidad para integrar a pacientes y comunidades
Al aumentar la cantidad de casos de demencia a nivel mundial, una nueva generación de centros de cuidado ofrecen tratamiento integral a las personas con el fin de mantenerlos activos y conectados socialmente.
By JOANN PLOCKOVA
July 15, 2023 -
LETTER 315
Risk, Regulation and Personal Responsibility in Australia’s Last Frontier
Setting off fireworks in the Northern Territory, with a sense of time running out.
July 14, 2023 -
2,000 Miles, a Balky R.V. and a Swim with Whale Sharks: How We Got Our Travel Mojo Back
A pandemic-delayed journey to Australia’s Ningaloo Reef helped a family regain its belief in the serendipity of the open road.
By DAMIEN CAVE
July 12, 2023 -
LETTER 314
A High-Profile Australia-English Cricket Series
More than 150 years ago, an Australian tour to England captured the attention of Britons.
By NATASHA FROST
July 7, 2023 -
Your Tuesday Briefing: Israel’s Assault on Jenin
Also, the U.S. Treasury Secretary will visit Beijing.
By AMELIA NIERENBERG
July 3, 2023 -
As Cases Soar, ‘Dementia Villages’ Look Like the Future of Home Care
A new generation of treatment facilities is aiming to integrate dementia patients with the communities around them, blurring lines between home and hospital.
By JOANN PLOCKOVA
July 3, 2023 -
LETTER 313
Protecting Australia’s Most Charismatic Murder-Bird
Cassowaries play a critical role in the Australian ecosystem.
By NATASHA FROST
June 30, 2023 -
The Cosmos Is Thrumming With Gravitational Waves, Astronomers Find
Radio telescopes around the world picked up a telltale hum reverberating across the cosmos, most likely from supermassive black holes merging in the early universe.
By KATRINA MILLER
June 28, 2023 -
LETTER 312
Tipping Gets ‘More in Your Face,’ and Not Everyone Likes It
Tipping is not unheard-of in Australia, but an increasing number of apps and payment platforms are actively asking for an extra dollar, or five, on bills.
By YAN ZHUANG
June 23, 2023 -
Where Housing Prices Have Crashed and Billions in Wealth Have Vanished
In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021.
By NATASHA FROST
June 19, 2023 -
LETTER 311
Australia’s Opportunities and Challenges on the Path to ‘Net Zero’
Shipping sunshine? Alan Finkel’s take on the nation’s possible future as a leader in clean energy.
By NATASHA FROST
June 16, 2023 -
Test Cricket’s Last Stand
The Ashes, a century-old rivalry between England and Australia, is the most venerable showcase for a version of cricket that is losing ground to faster, richer rivals.
By MIKE JAKEMAN
June 15, 2023 -
TRILOBITES
This Extinct Dolphin Had Tusks That Fish Were Wise to Avoid
The snaggletoothed cetacean used teeth projected from its snout to stun prey, much like modern sawfish do.
By JACK TAMISIEA
June 13, 2023 -
New Zealand’s public broadcaster investigates ‘pro-Kremlin’ changes to some articles.
A web editor for RNZ has been put on leave and the station has apologized for changes to articles by Reuters and the BBC that had been published on its website.
By NATASHA FROST
June 13, 2023 -
Aussie Farmers Unleash Dinosaur Rush as Fossil Findings Rewrite History
A new understanding of how to search for ancient remains has reinvigorated a region of western Queensland, with tourists flocking to paleontological digs.
By YAN ZHUANG
June 11, 2023 -
Worldwide, Trump’s Latest Legal Woes Draw Outrage, and Shrugs
Allies and rivals alike, beholding the messiness of America, must calculate the risks and opportunities in the latest plot twist in Donald Trump’s legal troubles.
By DAMIEN CAVE
June 10, 2023 -
LETTER 310
Four Australian Shows and Movies for Your Watchlist
Love stories, survival reality and stop motion animation: What we’re enjoying.
By YAN ZHUANG
June 9, 2023 -
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Ex-Leader, Is Now Dame Jacinda Ardern
Ms. Ardern, who stepped down as prime minister in January, said she had considered declining the title, but accepted it as a way to show gratitude.
By NATASHA FROST
June 5, 2023 -
Citing Doubt, Officials Free Woman Convicted in 4 Children’s Deaths in 2003
An Australian jury found that Kathleen Folbigg had smothered her children. But scientists now say that they probably died from natural causes.
By YAN ZHUANG
June 4, 2023 -
LETTER 309
Big, Incredible Journeys in an Incredibly Big Country
Trips across Australia are often necessarily trips at a striking scale.
By NATASHA FROST
June 2, 2023 -
Your Friday Briefing: A Race to Avert a U.S. Default
Also, a trial stains Australia’s top soldier.
By AMELIA NIERENBERG and JUSTIN PORTER
June 1, 2023 -
Australia’s ‘Trial of the Century’ Stains Its Most Decorated Soldier
A judge ruled for newspapers that had been accused of defaming the soldier by reporting that he had committed war crimes in Afghanistan.
By YAN ZHUANG
June 1, 2023 -
Readers in Asia: What Does L.G.B.T.Q. Life Look Like Where You Live?
We may include your response in a June edition of the Asia Pacific Morning Briefing.
By AMELIA NIERENBERG
May 31, 2023 -
LETTER 308
‘Different Standards’: The Struggle of Indigenous Journalists in Australia
The departure of the TV host Stan Grant has set off a conversation about race and racism in the country’s media industry.
By YAN ZHUANG
May 26, 2023 -
Australia Remembered Tina Turner With a Dance
The Nutbush, set to its eponymous song and sometimes considered an unofficial national dance, is popular with all ages and has taken on special significance after the singer’s death.
By YAN ZHUANG
May 25, 2023 -
Police Used Excessive Force on 2 Australian Journalists, U.S. Finds
The Interior Department concluded that U.S. Park Police officers exceeded the “minimum level of reasonable force” during a George Floyd protest in 2020.
By EMILY STEEL
May 24, 2023 -
Rolf Harris, Disgraced British Entertainer, Dies at 93
His career as a musician and a painter over six decades ended abruptly when he was convicted of sexually abusing teenage girls.
By EUAN WARD
May 24, 2023 -
95-Year-Old in Australia Dies Days After Police Officer Used Stun Gun on Her
Hours before Clare Nowland died, the police announced charges against the officer who used the stun gun on her in the care facility where she lived.
By NATASHA FROST
May 24, 2023 -
They Cuddled a Kiwi. New Zealand Said, ‘Stop That.’
Video of the national bird being handled by Miami zoo visitors caused an outcry in New Zealand. Even the prime minister weighed in.
By NATASHA FROST
May 24, 2023 -
Australia Reckons With TV Host’s Exit Over Racist Abuse
Stan Grant, an Indigenous journalist, was attacked on social media after talking during coronation coverage about the brutality of colonialism.
By YAN ZHUANG
May 23, 2023 -
Australia Tries to Break Its Dependence on China for Lithium Mining
Half of the world’s supply of the critical battery ingredient is mined in Australia, which ships virtually all of it to China. The government and business are betting they can change that.
By NATASHA FROST and MATTHEW ABBOTT
May 23, 2023 -
TIMESVIDEO
Indigenous TV Host Steps Down Following Online Racist Abuse
Stan Grant, a journalist and member of the Wiradjuri tribe of Indigenous Australians, called on the news media to reflect on its role during his final address on “Q+A,” a weekly program he hosted.
By AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS
May 23, 2023 -
Police in Australia Use Stun Gun on 95-Year-Old Woman
She was holding a knife, but weighs 95 pounds and uses a walker. The episode, which took place in a care facility, prompted outrage, questions and a police investigation.
By YAN ZHUANG
May 19, 2023 -
How a Hip Megachurch Became Entangled in Scandal
A new documentary series explores the history of Hillsong, known for its celebrity congregants and fashionable trappings before being struck by a series of scandals.
By AMANDA HOLPUCH
May 19, 2023 -
LETTER 307
We Want to Hear From Australia Letter Readers
What should we be covering? Are there stories that the rest of the world should know about? Let us know.
By NATASHA FROST
May 19, 2023 -
Tsunami Warnings Issued for Pacific Island Nations After Quake
After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded, a U.S. agency warned that waves as high as 10 feet could hit Vanuatu. But it later downgraded the estimate, and no major damage was reported.
By YAN ZHUANG
May 19, 2023 -
Your Thursday Briefing: The G7
Also, hot years ahead as global temperatures rise.
By AMELIA NIERENBERG
May 17, 2023 -
Biden Says He Is Confident America Will Not Default on Its Debts
Speaking just moments before he left for a diplomatic trip overseas, President Biden said a default would be “catastrophic.”
By ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS
May 17, 2023 -
NEWS ANALYSIS
Biden Abruptly Cuts Short an Asia-Pacific Visit, to China’s Benefit
A Pacific island nation had gone to great lengths to host the U.S. president. Now a region is left to wonder again about American steadfastness.
By DAMIEN CAVE
May 17, 2023 -
Fire at Hostel in New Zealand’s Capital Kills at Least 6
Eleven people were still unaccounted for, an official said. The cause of the fire was not yet known.
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-MCLAY
May 15, 2023 -
Owen Davidson, Who Won 8 Grand Slams With Billie Jean King, Dies at 79
In the 1960s and ’70s, he and King dominated mixed doubles tournaments. He was also known for his congeniality, sportsmanship and skill at the net.
By ALEX TRAUB
May 14, 2023 -
‘A Bit Spooky’: The New Shark Species With Bright, White Eyes
A newly discovered species of demon catshark is found in the deep waters off Australia.
By LAUREN MCCARTHY
May 12, 2023 -
LETTER 306
It’s Called Eurovision. So Why Is Australia Part of It?
Australia has been one of the event’s biggest markets outside Europe. Since 2015, it has been a contestant, but that may end after this year’s final.
By YAN ZHUANG
May 12, 2023 -
In Australia, He Was a ‘Great Father.’ Secretly, He Was an Escaped Convict.
New DNA evidence helped confirm that a man who went by John Damon and died in Australia in 2010 was actually William Leslie Arnold, a convicted killer and escaped inmate from Nebraska.
By JESUS JIMÉNEZ
May 6, 2023 -
John Olsen, Last of a Pivotal Group of Australian Artists, Dies at 95
The last surviving member of a generation that defined his country’s modern art, he painted exuberant landscapes that changed the way Australia saw its environment.
By YAN ZHUANG
May 5, 2023 -
Why So Many Nations in the King’s Realm Want to Say Goodbye
Whether through a hard break or a soft fade in ties, nations that have kept the British monarch as their head of state are moving toward separation.
By DAMIEN CAVE
May 5, 2023 -
LETTER 305
Australia vs. Warner Bros.?
The newest A.F.L. team will be in Tasmania. Can the club can be named after the island’s resident marsupial, the Tasmanian devil?
By NATASHA FROST
May 5, 2023 -
Your Friday Briefing: A Coronation Preview
Also, foreign business fears grow in China.
By AMELIA NIERENBERG
May 4, 2023 -
Serbia Sees Back-to-Back Mass Shootings, a Rarity Outside the U.S.
Two attacks this week, which left 17 people dead, were the first mass shootings in the country in recent years.
By JENNY GROSS
May 3, 2023 -
Your Wednesday Briefing: A Deep Look at Korean Comfort Women
Also, Australia’s vape crackdown.
By AMELIA NIERENBERG
May 2, 2023 -
Australia Aims to ‘Stamp Out’ Vaping With Sweeping Regulations
The proposal would ban all single-use, disposable vapes, halt the importation of nonprescription vapes and restrict certain flavors, colors and ingredients.
By REMY TUMIN
May 2, 2023 -
LETTER 304
Australia Eyes a Fraught Pivot from Coal Power to Renewables
As the country’s oldest power station closed, experts warn that the country needs a clearer strategy to manage its exit from coal power.
By YAN ZHUANG
April 28, 2023 -
‘Best Friends’ Australia and New Zealand Patch Up a Major Difference
A reversal in Australian immigration policy toward New Zealand is part of a reset in relations, but some tensions remain.
By NATASHA FROST
April 27, 2023 -
Your Tuesday Briefing: China Walks Back Ambassador’s Comments
Also, Beijing is trying to control chatbots and Thailand prepares for tense elections.
By AMELIA NIERENBERG
April 24, 2023 -
Bruce Haigh, Diplomat Who Helped Battle Apartheid, Dies at 77
An Australian, he assisted South African dissidents like the journalist Donald Woods, whose story was told in the movie “Cry Freedom.”
By ALAN COWELL
April 23, 2023 -
Barry Humphries (Dame Edna to You, Possums) Is Dead at 89
Bewigged, bejeweled and bejowled, Mr. Humphries’s creation was one of the longest-lived characters ever channeled by a single performer.
By MARGALIT FOX
April 22, 2023 -
Japanese Ship, Torpedoed in 1942 With P.O.W.s Aboard, Is Found
When the Montevideo Maru sank in the South China Sea during World War II, it was carrying hundreds of prisoners, most of them Australian.
By MIKE IVES
April 22, 2023 -
LETTER 303
The Biggest, Darkest Sky in Australia
Looking for darkness in Australia’s biggest state.
By NATASHA FROST
April 21, 2023 -
Lachlan Murdoch Drops Libel Suit Against Australian News Site
His lawyer said the website, Crikey, intended to exploit the outcome of the Fox-Dominion defamation case in the U.S.
By KATIE ROBERTSON
April 20, 2023 -
Flocking to One of the Few Specks of Land in Sight of a Total Eclipse
Tens of thousands descended on a tiny town in Western Australia, hundreds of miles from any city, to view a celestial spectacle.
By NATASHA FROST
April 20, 2023 -
INSIDE THE BEST-SELLER LIST
For Kate Morton, a Change of Perspective Changed Everything
After leaving England and returning to Australia, the best-selling author wrote a novel about a writer who left England and returned to Australia.
By ELISABETH EGAN
April 20, 2023 -
TIMESVIDEO
Rare Total Eclipse Visible From Australia
Exmouth in Western Australia was one of very few locations where star gazers could catch this solar eclipse.
By REUTERS
April 20, 2023 -
Contest for Children to Hunt Feral Cats Is Scrapped in New Zealand
The country aggressively tries to control invasive species, but the culling event, which was to be part of a bigger hunting competition, generated a backlash.
By YAN ZHUANG
April 19, 2023 -
FIFA Silenced One World Cup Protest but May Face More This Year
FIFA threatened to suspend men’s captains if they took part in a social justice campaign in Qatar. Will the same rules apply at the Women’s World Cup?
By TARIQ PANJA
April 17, 2023 -
LETTER 302
Learning to Love My Incomprehensible Kiwi Accent
It’s surprising how hard it is for New Zealanders to make themselves understood in America.
By PETE MCKENZIE
April 14, 2023 -
TRILOBITES
New Support for Some Extinct Tasmanian Tiger Sightings
The last thylacine died in captivity in 1936, but a statistical analysis adds a degree of validity to the survival of small groups of the carnivorous marsupials.
By JOSHUA RAPP LEARN
April 7, 2023 -
LETTER 301
Who Jacinda Ardern Really Is
As told in her first and farewell speeches.
By NATASHA FROST
April 7, 2023 -
Man Accused of Kidnapping Platypus Is Charged in Australia
The police had appealed for help after the platypus was spotted at a train station in Queensland. The animal was later released, but the authorities have been unable to find it.
By MIKE IVES
April 6, 2023 -
Keeping an Old Italian Tradition Alive in Australia: ‘Passata Day’
Two sisters are among the dwindling few who gather family and friends once a year to make a 12-month supply of tomato passata, a purée that is a staple of Italian cuisine.
By PETER DI SISTO
April 5, 2023 -
A Black Man Went to Australia for Gold, Then Stood Up for Democracy
John Joseph was put on trial for leading a miners’ rebellion seeking less taxation and more representation. His legacy was forgotten — until now.
By DAMIEN CAVE
April 5, 2023 -
TIMESVIDEO
Jacinda Ardern Delivers Final Speech to New Zealand Parliament
The former prime minister discussed the legacy she hoped to leave and ended the emotional speech in New Zealand’s Indigenous Maori language.
By REUTERS
April 5, 2023 -
Jacinda Ardern’s Career in New Zealand Politics Ends
The former prime minister, who is now stepping down from Parliament, urged lawmakers to take action on climate change.
By NATASHA FROST
April 5, 2023 -
New Zealand’s Soccer Team Abandons White Shorts, Citing Period Anxiety
The women’s soccer team said its players would not wear white shorts at the World Cup this summer, acknowledging the concern that some players had expressed about period leaks.
By AMANDA HOLPUCH
April 4, 2023 -
As Temperatures Rise, Melbourne’s Bats Get Their Own Sprinkler System
On the hottest days, a refreshing mist will cool down flying foxes, which have suffered mass death in Australian heat waves.
By NATASHA FROST
April 4, 2023 -
Hot Cross Buns Are the Pumpkin Spice Latte of Australia
The warmly spiced Easter bread and the arrival of fall are a match — and mania — made Down Under.
By DOOSIE MORRIS
April 3, 2023 -
Ex-Principal Extradited From Israel Is Convicted of Abuse in Australia
Malka Leifer, who had led an ultra-Orthodox Jewish girls’ school in Melbourne, was found guilty of sexually abusing students more than 15 years ago.
By YAN ZHUANG
April 3, 2023 -
LETTER 300
In a Land With No Soccer, Group Hopes to Use It to Score Climate Goals
The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation aims to draw interest in the sport — and to growing global warming events in the Pacific.
By YAN ZHUANG
March 31, 2023 -
Review: A New Zealand Troupe’s Oceanic Feelings
Atamira Dance Company’s “Te Wheke” at the Joyce Theater drops you into its world and trusts you can swim in it.
By BRIAN SEIBERT
March 30, 2023 -
A River Choking on Fish Corpses, and a Community Full of Anger
It’s the latest clash over a river basin in New South Wales, Australia, in an arid land where social, economic and environmental interests collide over water issues.
By YAN ZHUANG and MICHAELA SKOVRANOVA
March 24, 2023 -
LETTER 299
Melbourne Art and Design, Past and Present
Two exhibitions in Melbourne — “Radical Utopia” and “Melbourne Now” — trace the city’s art and design from the 1980s to the present.
By NATASHA FROST
March 23, 2023 -
This Passover Egg Dish Always Has a Place at the Table
But this recipe for egg and onion, from a founder of Australia’s Monday Morning Cooking Club, is delicious any time of year.
By JOAN NATHAN
March 23, 2023 -
TIMESVIDEO
Australian Prime Minister Gets Emotional Over Referendum
The Voice to Parliament would enshrine in the Constitution a body to advise the government on Indigenous issues.
By AUSTRALIAN BROADCAST CORPORATION, VIA REUTERS
March 23, 2023 -
Australian State Moves to Ban Nazi Salute After Clashes at Rally
After neo-Nazis appeared at a protest against transgender rights in Melbourne, a local politician was facing expulsion from her party for taking part in the demonstration.
By NATASHA FROST
March 20, 2023 -
LETTER 298
Submarine Deal With U.S. and U.K. Sparks Debate in Australia
The agreement has raised concerns about the need for the costly plan and whether it could tether Australia to the United States.
By YAN ZHUANG
March 17, 2023 -