Australia
Four NSW police officers on trial for bashing
Across the Tasman, four police officers are to go on trial accused of bashing an Aboriginal man. Audio
Asylum seeker's baby not granted visa in Australia
Lawyers for an asylum seekers family in Australia are fighting a Federal Court's decision that the baby born in a Brisbane Hospital is not entitled to stay in the country. Audio
Former Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard
Julia Gillard tells us about her controversial ascent to the top, sexism and the enmity between her and Kevin Rudd. She became Australia's first woman Prime Minister in June 2010, after a brutal coup… Audio
Authorities flat out after Sydney storm
In New South Wales crews are still working to restore electricity after a severe storm hit parts of the state, including Sydney. Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
On the latest Australian news including the use of medical marijuana and Tony Abbott's plan to 'shirtfront'. Audio
Asylum seekers challenge Australian government in court
A groundbreaking legal challenge to Australia's power to intercept asylum seekers' boats outside its territorial waters is being heard in Canberra. Audio
Storm causes damage in Sydney, wind gusts of 160kmh
Severe weather is ripping through New South Wales with dozens of people rescued from flood waters. Audio
Two doctors suspended in Australia over ebola
Two doctors in Australia have been suspended for their comments to media about how an ebola scare was handled. Audio
Plane hits house in Melbourne
A light plane has crashed into a house in Melbourne, catching fire and killing the pilot. Audio
NZ's anti-terrorism laws to align more closely with Australia
The Prime Minister has announced the laws relating to New Zealanders who go abroad to fight will be reviewed and he says it is likely that changes will be made by the end of the year. Audio
The transformation of one of Australia's fattest towns
In Australia, a Victorian country town, known for being one of the country's fattest - is now close to the national average after a massive community campaign. Audio
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
Sydney Correspondent Jim Parker
Across the Tasman, there's further controversy over financial advisors. Audio
Michael Browning - AC/DC
In the world of Australian pub rock, Michael Browning is king. He was running Melbourne's Hard Rock Cafe when he first encountered a struggling AC/DC in 1974, and when he and the band parted ways five… Audio
Pastor's son tells of father's sexual gives evidence
An Australian church leader has revealed a sex abuse investigation in New Zealand substantiated accusations he'd already heard of mulitiple offences against boys by his late father. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Time now for our weekly chat with Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
An Australian Muslim woman defends her right to wear the niqab
Australia has joined the fight against Islamic State in Iraq, and is discussing new anti-terror provisions that will make it easier to prosecute suspected jihadists. Anti-Islamic incidents have also… Audio
NZ trumps Australia in jobs and economic growth stakes
The jobless rate over the Tasman is expected to be the second worst in the Asia Pacific region over the next two years, behind only the Philippines. Audio
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
Australia off to fight the Islamic State amid debate over the wearing of muslim headwear, and an increasing number of attacks on Muslim Australians. Audio
Third of Australian firms paying less than 10 % in tax
Across the Tasman, and a new report shows almost a third of Australia's largest companies are paying less than 10 cents in the dollar in corporate tax. Audio
