Australia
NSW Premier's secret, covid set-back, Pell and the Pope
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton unwraps the scandal surrounding competent and popular New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who confessed to a secret five-year relationship with a… Audio
Australia's Budget delivers $50b tax-cut windfall
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Kathryn to talk about the release of the country's much-delayed federal Budget last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. As debt is set to hit a record $1… Audio
White Ferns lose Bates to shoulder injury
The White Ferns will tackle Monday's second Rose Bowl ODI against Australia without key all-rounder Suzie Bates, who has been ruled out after injuring her shoulder in yesterday's opening game.
PNG Prime Minister to be petitioned over coal developments
A Papua New Guinea environmental advocacy group is planning to petition the Prime Minister, James Marape, to try and stop coal mining in the country.
Rio offer appreciated by Bougainville Panguna damage campaigner
Landowners around the Panguna mine in Papua New Guinea's autonomous region of Bougainville are pleased with a change of heart by mining giant Rio Tinto.
Lockdown eases, waterfront dispute, Pell flies to Rome
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to look at the winding back of the harsh lockdown in Melbourne as infection rates fall. Some travel between state is to be allowed. Forty ships… Audio
Increased talk of a trans-Tasman bubble forming before
There's increased talk about fast tracking a trans-Tasman bubble before Christmas. Associate Professor of Tourism at Otago University, Dr Julia Albrecht joins The Panel discussion. Audio
Calling Home: Kingsley Edney in Leeds, England
Kingsley Edney lectures in Politics and International Relations of China at the University of Leeds, and lives with his family on the edge of the city's greenbelt. Kingsley is Calling Home this week… Audio
Victor Steffensen: How burning could heal Australia
Last year's Australian fire season was the worst on record, with 34 deaths, more than 3500 homes lost and billions of animals harmed. It also wasn't a surprise to Victor Steffensen, a specialist in… Audio
At least 90 whales dead in mass stranding off Tasmania
At least a third of 270 whales stranded off the coast of Australia's Tasmania have died and more are feared to be dying, rescuers say.
Covid-19: Victoria records 11 new cases and two deaths
The number of new infections is the Australian state's lowest since nine new infections were reported on 16 June.
How far off a trans-Tasman bubble are we now?
Australia's Prime Minister has again raised the idea of a trans-Tasman travel "bubble" .
The 'donation dollar' that's designed to be given away
The new Australian $1 coin is stamped with a message that reads: 'Donation Dollar: Give to help others.' The coin, the first of its kind in the world, has been minted in the hope that it will raise… Audio
Calling Home: Mark Coles on the Sunshine Coast
These days cricket coach Mark Coles calls the Sunshine Coast home, but this time last year he was on the other side of the world coaching the Pakistan women's team and living under armed guard. Audio
Restrictions ease Victoria - not Melbourne, whales off course
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about how some restrictions are being lifted across Victoria, but not in metro centres and Melbourne. The government is under fire for its… Audio
Bill Birtles: 'I'd still love to be in Beijing if I could'
Journalist Bill Birtles was bundled out of China this week after officers from China's Ministry of State Security appeared at his apartment in Beijing at midnight, declaring he were banned from… Audio
Mick Fanning: From shark attack victim to shark advocate
Mick Fanning will forever be known as the man who fought off a great white shark while competing on live TV at Jeffreys Bay in 2015. Now, the Australian sporting icon is conquering his fear of sharks… Audio
Rio Tinto CEO, execs quit over blasting of Aboriginal sites
The boss of mining giant Rio Tinto will resign following pressure from shareholders after destruction of some of Australia's oldest heritage sites by the company.
NZ loses out on hosting Rugby Championship to Australia
The Rugby Championship will be held in Australia, with New Zealand missing out on hosting the tournament.
RNZ understands the competition will be based in Sydney, New South Wales.
RNZ's rugby… Audio
Google and Facebook fight back against Australian govt plans
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to look at Facebook and Google's aggressive campaigns against the government's plan to force them to pay for news content - could it change the way… Audio