Australia
Thousands rally across Australia to protest against deaths of Indigenous people
Thousands of people are protesting across Australia today to oppose the deaths of Indigenous people in police custody with Black Lives Matter protests being held around the world.
How Portnoy's Complaint changed Australia forever
In 1970 Penguin Books Australia took a radical decision which upturned over seventy years worth of censorship legislation. Audio
'China is facing its own worst nightmare'
China is facing big decisions about choosing between its expenditures and economy and keeping its own people happy. Professor Jane Golley, director of the ANU's Australian Centre on China in the… Audio
Tenor Simon O'Neill still upbeat despite losing a year's work
Globally-acclaimed New Zealand tenor Simon O'Neill had a whole year of work lined up around the world, and due to Covid-19 it is all on hold or cancelled, which means a complete loss of income. Audio
Detained refugee records song with Midnight Oil’s Moginie
A refugee formerly detained on PNG's Manus Island, now locked up in an Australian hotel, has recorded a song with the help of Midnight Oil's Jim Moginie. Video
Australia criticised for TV drama diplomacy
Australia has been told it should not send low-brow TV dramas and reality shows to the Pacific, but find out what the region really wants. Audio
Will Neighbours promote Australia in the Pacific?
A $17 million Australian TV package for the Pacific has been criticised from some quarters as being too low brow, and not doing much to counter China. Audio
Aus media face trial over Pell case reporting
Dozens of Australian journalists and publishers are set to face trial in November over coverage of ex-Vatican treasurer George Pell's child sex abuse conviction in 2018.
Massive storm hits Western Australia causing wide damage
A massive storm is wreaking havoc on Perth and southern coastal parts of Western Australia, with thousands of homes without power, trees down and reports of widespread property damage.
Covid-19: Australian states row over reopening borders escalates
A dispute between Australia's state premiers about reopening borders to revive the economy has intensified.
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about the ongoing trade tussle between China and Australia, as the economic superpower confirms it'll press ahead with an 80 per cent tariff… Audio
Covid-19: How are restrictions working in Australia?
As New Zealand eased back into level 2 this week and we plan our first weekend in seven weeks out of lockdown, Australians are preparing to move into what they're calling Stage One. But whilst… Video, Audio
Oz Budget delayed, Alan Jones goes, trade war escalates
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the sobering economic outlook delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on what was supposed to be Budget day. Critics welcome… Audio
Australia's refugee swap deal continues amid pandemic
Three refugees formerly detained on Nauru and Manus Island have been flown to the United States from detention in Australia.
Attacks and ripostes
In a week when the leaders of government and opposition have been practically ubiquitous, we have a summary of their main attacks and ripostes. Audio
What will Microsoft's NZ move mean for local business?
Tech commentator Paul Matthews looks at the announcement by Microsoft that it'll open a new "datacentre region" in New Zealand: how big is its cloud offering and what difference does storing data… Audio
How quickly is Australia opening back up for business?
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about how Australian workplaces will operate as the government seeks to get the country 'up and running' by July. He'll also look at the… Audio
NZ, Australia agree to trans-Tasman travel plan - latest update
After a video meeting between Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday morning, the two leaders say they are committed to introducing a trans-Tasman… Video, Audio
Ardern, Morrison discuss potential for trans-Tasman travel
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is currently meeting with Australian leaders at their National Cabinet video conference, where the topic of trans-Tasman travel will be discussed.
For weeks New… Audio
The Yield, using language as a window to a people
Award-wining Wiradjuri writer Tara June Winch talks to Kathryn Ryan about reclaiming Indigenous language and her evocative new novel, 'The Yield'. Tara June Winch 's first novel, 'Swallow the Air' was… Audio
