Australia
Australia: Budget brings fuel tax cuts and cash injections
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at what was announced in yesterday's federal Budget, from a temporary cut in the amount of fuel excise collected to a number of cash payments. But Bernard… Audio
Thousands of Australians homeless after devastating floods
Thousands of Australians are homeless in the wake of the devastating floods in eastern Australia.
The town of Lismore was one of the worst hit, and while the water may have receded, many homes are… Video, Audio
Warriors fans waiting until July for NRL game in Auckland
Warriors fans will still have to wait until July to see an NRL game played in Auckland, despite the government's decision to allow Australians into the country early.
Club chief executive Cameron… Audio
Misbehaving Samoan seasonal workers repatriated from Aust
The Samoan government in bringing home more than 100 seasonal workers from Australia who have breached their employment conditions.
Tourism operators hoping for international travellers by Easter
Tourism operators are hopeful the border could be open in time for Aussies to eat our hot cross buns this Easter.
The Prime Minister is due to announce plans to fast-track the reopening of the border… Audio
Australian Correspondent: Brad Foster
Sydney-based Brad Foster joins Jesse to talk about the unusual weather that's been hitting the east coast of Australia, causing flooding and damage. He's also got the latest on the Covid numbers and… Audio
Autism researchers' early screening tool is world's most effective - study
Australian researchers have developed a tool that more than halves the average age of an autism diagnosis in children.
Tough times for Fiji as wheat price surges
An increase in the price of flour has raised widespread concerns in Fiji that low-income households will be severely affected.
Fijiana Drua captain Tawake moved to the front-row for Super W game with the Reds
Fijiana Drua captain Bitila Tawake shifts from number eight to the front-row after a dominant
Wrecked Samoa patrol boat to be written off
Samoa's badly damaged patrol boat Nafanua II is beyond repair and is being tagged for disposal by the Australian government.
Ukraine invasion: China eyes the Indo-Pacific - Australian intelligence boss
Australia's intelligence chief says a "troubling new strategic convergence" between Beijing and Moscow has developed and the risk of "major power conflict" has grown since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Crusaders' Jason Ryan stoked with Fiji Drua's first win
Crusaders' assistant coach Jason Ryan says he is thrilled that the Fiji Drua were able to rack up their first win in the Super Rugby Pacific competition last week.
'Very dangerous' situation: Severe weather continues to pummel NSW, Queensland
The NSW premier says "things will get worse before they get better" with up to 200mm of rain expected.
'Rain bomb' hits Australia's northeast, killing seven
A severe storm system pummelled Australia's northeastern city of Brisbane on Sunday, causing evacuations, power outages and school closures as the death toll climbed to seven from accompanying flash…
Drivers swept away in flash floods in Australia, more rain to come
Widespread flash floods unleashed by heavy rain in Australia have swept cars off the road and drowned motorists, including an emergency services volunteer.
Australia: Borders reopen, AGL takeover, China flashpoint
Australia commentator Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the reopening of Australia's borders after 704 days, who are the first arrivals likely to be? Australian tech billionaire Mike… Audio
Post-tsunami: Supporting Tongan workers amid Covid-19
In the aftermath of the volcanic eruption and tsunami, a range of support measures have been implemented by key stakeholders to support Tongan seasonal workers in NZ as they come to terms with the…
Norfolk lawyer chasing a seat in Aust federal parliament
A Norfolk Island lawyer standing in this year's federal elections in Australia hopes to make people aware of the plight of the island and Canberra's mismanagement of it.
Australia: PM's charm offensive, Canberra protest, Qantas 'price gouging'
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at Prime Minister Scott Morrison's attempt to turn on the charm with his family and a ukulele performance ahead of the federal election, even as two… Audio
Isolation requirements for those entering NZ from Aus relaxed
Isolation requirements for those entering the country from Australia are about to become much more flexible.
A seven day self isolation period will begin at the end of the month, for vaccinated New… Video, Audio