Indian-origin Dave Sharma wins Wentworthin seat in Australian federal election

Sharma was a former Australian ambassador to Israel and had claimed the seat of former Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull.

New Zealand Speaker shows concern after inquiry exposes toxic work culture

The inquiry's report said the unnamed man 'appeared to be part of a multi-year pattern of predatory behaviour'

Tuesday’s charge under terrorism suppression legislation was filed against Brenton Tarrant, police said.

Though it is unclear whether the Scott Morrison-led coalition can govern with an outright majority.

Between 16 and 17 million people are expected to vote across the vast island-continent, with the opp centre-left Labor party tipped to win.

Jacinda Ardern announced bans on military styled semi-automatic weapons, high capacity magazines and rifles.

The royal commission -- the most powerful judicial probe available under NZ law will examine events leading up to the March 15 attack.

The Reserve Bank of Australia said the spelling error will be corrected at the next print run later this year.

In the fracas, an older woman was bundled over, and Morrison -- who is trailing in the polls ahead of the May 18 vote -- had to help her up.

Australia's election became a little more raucous when a protestor tried -- but failed -- to crack an egg on PM Scott Morrison's head.