Australia
Jury in Gable Tostee trial deliberating for third day
The jury in the Gable Tostee trial is deliberating for a third day after indicating it was struggling to reach a verdict over the death of Warriena Wright. ABC reporter Louisa Rebgetz joins… Audio
Australia criticised for policy against human rights defenders
The United Nations has called on the Australian Government to dispel civil society's growing concerns about the chilling effect of its recent laws, policies and actions constraining the rights of…
Forum welcomes Fiji PM Australia and NZ trips
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor has welcomed the Fiji prime minister's official visit to Australia and New Zealand this week.
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
Peter discusses the recent claims of deliberate torture by the Australian government on Nauru, revealed in an Amnesty International report. Audio
Family of four died in murder-suicide - Sydney police
A family of four, including two children with autism, who were found dead in their northern Sydney home, died as a result of a murder-suicide, police say.
Nauru detainees: 'What they most need is some hope'
New Zealand needs to step up and help the hundreds of people detained in Australia's camps on Nauru, Amnesty International says.
Gable Tostee trial: Jury struggling to reach verdict
A jury has been sent home for the night, after indicating it is struggling to reach a verdict over the death of New Zealander Warriena Wright.
International Criminal Court considered over Aus detention centres
Lawyers are considering taking Australia to the International Criminal Court over its offshore detention centres, Amnesty International says.
Parents, two children found dead in Sydney house
A family of four, including two children with "significant disabilities", have been found dead in a house in north Sydney.
Amnesty Intl wants NZ to pressure Australia over Nauru
Amnesty International says Australia's treatment of refugee and asylum seekers on Nauru amounts to torture. It is calling on New Zealand to take a lead in exerting international pressure on Australia… Audio
Fiji's NZ visit described as a pre-election campaign stop
A former Fiji MP says his prime minister's visits this week to Australia and New Zealand is mainly to shore up support for his party at the next election.
Australia's resource sector bounces back
It seems reports of the death of the Australia's resource sector may have been a little premature. Jim Parker reports. Audio
Kidwell admits they've got lots to learn
New Kiwis coach David Kidwell admits he has a lot to learn following his side's comprehensive loss to Australia in his first Test match in charge.
Australia thump Kiwis in Perth
Greg Inglis and Valentine Holmes have spearheaded Australia to a comprehensive 26-6 win over New Zealand in the one-off rugby league Test in Perth.
Kiwis' new coach plans for debut win
New Zealand rugby league begins a new chapter tonight in Perth, with Kiwis coach David Kidwell at the helm for the first time.
Sport:Fiji to compete in Australia competition
World Rugby, The Australian Rugby Union and Fiji Rugby Union have announced a Fiji-based team will participate in Australia's Buildcorp National Rugby Championship in 2017.
Gable Tostee murder trial enters final stages
Closing statements in the trial of Gable Tostee - accused of murdering New Zealander Warriena Wright, who fell to her death from his apartment - have begun.
NZ woman effectively pushed off balcony, Crown says
The Crown says Gable Tostee effectively pushed New Zealand woman Warriena Wright off his 14th floor balcony by making her so scared she tried to flee. ABC reporter Alyssa Betts joins Checkpoint. Audio
Convicted Australia resident sent back to NZ
A man from Northland, who was allowed to settle his family in Australia six years ago despite declaring a conviction, has now been ordered to leave.
Two 16-year-olds face terror charges in Sydney
One of two 16-year-olds facing terrorism-related charges in Sydney was recorded telling his mother he would do something "never seen before", police documents say.