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China Lifts Punishing Tariffs on Australian Wine

Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.

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.

A National Treasure on the Rise, Then Hit With a Doping Allegation

A star Olympic runner from Australia was suspended over a positive drug test of a kind that critics have called alarmingly open to human error.

Court Dismisses Guilty Plea by Australian Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios in Assault Case

The guilty plea and dismissal stemmed from a confrontation Mr. Kyrgios had with his partner in 2021 when she tried to prevent him from leaving...

Australia Is Removing the British Monarch From Its 5-Dollar Bill

The plan, which includes redesigning the bank note to focus on Indigenous history, has rekindled the debate about republicanism in Australia.

Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere

Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.

Hamish Kilgour, Whose New Zealand Cult Band Had Reach, Dies at 65

He was a powerful drummer and, most notably, a founding member of the Clean, which inspired indie bands like Pavement, Yo La Tengo and Superchunk.

Selling Stories on Auckland’s Ponsonby and Karangahape Roads

Stores in New Zealand’s largest city honor local craftspeople, sustainability — and, sometimes, their owners’ grandparents.