Australian Detention Centres
Second walk-out over PM's comments
Several MPs have staged a second dramatic walk-out in Parliament, saying they want an apology from the Prime Minister over his "rapist" comments. Video, Audio
PM's comments encourage punitive culture, says MP
Prime Minister John Key's comments about "backing the rapists" reinforce New Zealand's punitive culture towards criminals, a former MP says.
Christmas Island riot 'inevitable'
The Christmas Island riot was inevitable given the influx of criminals joining asylum seekers at the detention centre, says a former Australian immigration insider.
John Key defends 'rapists' comment
Prime Minister John Key is not backing down from comments he made about Labour MPs "backing the rapists" in the Christmas Island detention centre. Audio
Inaction over Christmas Island is disgraceful- Kelvin Davis
More now on the re-taking of the Christmas Island detention centre yesterday. Australian police used teargas and force to regain control after a riot by detainees including New Zealanders awaiting… Audio
Inaction over Christmas Island is disgraceful- Kelvin Davis
Prime Minister John Key is standing by his comments in parliament yesterday where he accused Labour of taking the side of murders, child molesters and rapists by raising questions about the treatment… Audio
Five detainees injured during Christmas Island operation
Australia's Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton, says five detainees were injured during yesterday's early morning operation to regain control of the detention centre. Audio
Christmas Island under control with tear gas, force
The Australian government says tear gas and force was used to regain control of the Christmas Island detention centre. Audio
Friends and foes condemn John Key's 'rapists' comment
An outburst by the Prime Minister has sparked widespread condemnation from opponents and allies alike. Video
Andrew Little talks about Christmas Island debate
As you've just heard, Labour MPs walked out Parliament this afternoon after John Key said they were 'backing rapists' over the Christmas Island riots. Audio
More from Australian political journalist
The Christmas Island riot has been put down but at some cost. Audio
Political editor on clash in NZ Parliament
More now on Christmas Island, and five detainees have been hurt or need medical help after Australian riot police seized back control of the detention centre today. Audio
More from Australian political journalist
Anna Henderson of the ABC is at the federal parliament in Canberra. Audio
Accusations Labour backing rapists prompts mass walk out
Our political editor, Jane Patterson is in Wellington, where Labour MPs walked out after the Speaker of the House refused to censure John Key. Audio
PM's 'backing rapists' taunt triggers walkout
Labour MPs have stormed out of Parliament after John Key said they were 'backing rapists' over the Christmas Island riots among detained New Zealanders. Audio
Kelvin Davis calls PM gutless
Dr Bryce Edwards talks about Labour MP Kelvin Davis confronting John Key over the Christmas Island detainees. Audio
Christmas Island
Armed guards have stormed the Christmas Island Detention Centre, to take control of it from a group of rioting detainees. Audio
Kelvin Davis says unrest at detention centre will end badly
Labour MP Kelvin Davis has been in touch with New Zealanders in the detention centre and says he's hearing distressing accounts of what's happening.. Audio
Chaotic scenes on christmas island
There are chaotic scenes again at Christmas Island detention centre Audio
PM urged to step in over Xmas Island riots
The Prime Minister, John Key, is being urged to step in following rioting on Australia's Christmas island detention centre. Audio