Australia
Billions spent on Australia's detention policy
A new report says Australia's asylum seeker detention policy has cost more than $US7.5 billion since it was reactivated in 2013.
Australian Parliament to investigate abuse claims
Australia's Parliament will investigate allegations of abuse, self-harm and neglect of asylum seekers detained on Nauru and Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.
Aussie Govt sets sights on retirement village sector
Over the Tasman, and as New Zealand's biggest rest home operator Ryman Healthcare speeds up its expansion in Australia, the Australian Government has the sector in its sights. Audio
$1m offered in search for missing Australian boy
The New South Wales government has announced a $1 million reward for information on a boy's whereabouts, two years after he went missing.
Pilot dies in freak accident as empty planes collide
A pilot has been killed in a bizarre accident involving two light planes at an Australian airport.
All Black hold off determined Argentinian team
RNZ Sport's Barry Guy wraps up the weekend of test rugby - as the All Blacks fend off a determined Argentinian team, and Australia rolls South Africa to break a six-match losing streak. Audio
Sydney stabbing inspired by Islamic State - NSW police
A 22-year-old man charged with a terrorist attack in south-west Sydney was inspired by the so-called Islamic State group, New South Wales police say.
Wallabies beat Springboks
There was relief all round for Michael Cheika and his Wallabies after they secured their first win in seven test matches with a victory over South Africa in Brisbane.
Call for Australia to help combat corruption in PNG
The Papua New Guinea activist group, ACT NOW!, says Australia has to do more to help PNG crack down on money laundering.
Educating kids about the dangers of meth
Yesterday we covered research showing that grandparents caring for the children of drug-addict parents are struggling to make ends meet. So what is the best way to educate our young people when it… Audio
Australia notches up 25 years unbroken economic growth
Australia's economy grew at its fastest pace in four years, in the second quarter, to notch up 25 years without a recession. Audio
Zen and the Art of Dying
Zenith Virago is a self-described "death walker", her work includes demystifying death and encouraging open discussion. She's the subject of the documentary "Zen and the Art of Dying". Video, Audio
Australian PM gives warning over terror attacks
Australia will offer more help to prevent terror attacks across South East Asia, saying Islamic State could shift its focus as it loses ground in Iraq and Syria.
Eight possible debutants in Kiwis squad
Eight possible debutants have been named in the initial Kiwi rugby league squad to prepare for next month's Test against Australia and then the Four Nations.
Australian MP Wilkie refused visa to Nauru
An independent Australian MP Andrew Wilkie, who has been denied access to Nauru, says he believes the Australian government has much to hide.
Australia Correspondent Bernard Keane
This week Australia Correspondent Bernard Keane talks about China and deteriorating relations between the economic powerhouse and Australia. There's also a Labor senator in hot water after he accepted… Audio
Excess steel production in G20 leaders' sights
The G20 country leaders meeting in China say they are likely to recommend the establishment of a global forum to help cut excess steel production.
Parents desperate for answers over baby's death
A New Zealand man and his Australian partner are furious after their seven-month-old baby died in Perth despite them seeking help from doctors three times in the days before his death. Video, Audio
Australian teen jailed for Anzac attack plans
A Melbourne teenager who planned an Anzac Day terrorist attack has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Australia's offshore detention foundering, says NGO
Wilson Security's decision to abandon Australia's asylum seeker detention centres has left the controversial policy foundering, an NGO says. Audio
