Australia
Michael Portillo's Great Australian Railway Journeys
Accompanied by his distinctively colourful wardrobe, former UK cabinet minister turned TV presenter Michael Portillo travelled almost 15,000km around 'The Lucky Country' by train for his latest… Audio
New Zealander in French Guiana riding out Covid-19 storm
Nicholas Holmes travelled in French Guiana to pick his daughter up and take her back for a holiday in his home country, but he now finds himself locked down in a Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni apartment… Audio
The skies have opened
Greg Jerry's New South Wales farm has finally had rain. After three years of drought the grass is green and up to his knees in places. Audio, Gallery
Australia's Covid cases double in two days
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the impact of Covid-19 in Australia, with an announcement on mass gatherings expected shortly. Qantas has axed 90 per cent of its international flights… Audio
Pell legal case 'the most spectacular in Australia since Lindy Chamberlain'
Australia's top court has reserved its ruling on whether Cardinal George Pell's bid to quash his sexual abuse convictions has been successful. Jeremy Gans is a Professor at the Melbourne Law School… Audio
Former Manus Island detainee warns UN of Australia copycats
A man formerly detained on Manus Island has warned the United Nations that other countries are "copying" human rights abuses perpetrated by Australia.
Australia set to release Covid-19 stimulus package
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about plans by the Federal government to spend billions to help protect Australians against coronavirus, as the number of cases there climbs… Audio
Australia's minister for Pacific in PNG for talks
Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific is in Papua New Guinea this week.
Manus Island refugee musician blocked from studio
A Manus Island refugee and musician detained in an Australian hotel is being prevented from recording his new song. Audio
Deportation row, sick economy, AAP newswire closes
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about how Australian ministers are still grumbling about Jacinda Ardern's blast at Scott Morrison over Kiwi deportees, Australia's Reserve… Audio
Pace trio return to Black Caps ODI squad
The Black Caps will have their front-line ODI pace attack to call on for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series in Australia.
Jacinda Ardern blasts Australian policy
Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern blasted Australia's deportation policy - saying it was corrosive to the relationship between the two countries - in front of Australiam PM Scott Morrison, and Australian… Audio
Ardern blasts Australia's 'corrosive' deportation policy
Political reporter Jo Moir joins the programme live from Sydney, where Jacinda Ardern has met with Scott Morrison to condemn Australia's treatment of Kiwis there - both those who follow and transgress… Video, Audio
Australia's domestic spy agency annual threat assessments
Australia's domestic spy agency has given a frank and unprecedented account of foreign interference within its borders that national security experts say applies here too. Audio
New regional diplomatic appointments by Australia
Australia has announced the appointment of Jonathan Philp as its next High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.
Australia's de-emphasis on Pacific health a mistake - aid group
An aid group is describing the Australian government's change of focus on Pacific aid as a "strategic misstep".
Australia's govt slashes aid budget to some Pacific countries
Australia's government has cut its aid budget to some Pacific countries deeply, despite an overall increase as part of its so-called Pacific step-up.
Virus evacuation, MPs' citizenship woes return
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to discuss the evacuation of Australians and some Kiwis from the coronavirus-ridden Diamond Princess ship in Japan. She'll also look at the issue… Audio
Buy from the bush boost for stricken Australian communities
What began as an instagram account showcasing rural producers and artisans in Australian areas affected by drought and bushfires, has ended up helping to keep businesses afloat. Buy from the Bush… Audio
Ellen Heyting: my year of trying to buy nothing
For the whole of 2019, Finland-based Australian teacher Elln Heytin tried not to buy anything apart from vital supplies such as food and toiletries. In the 12 months, she bought just four things – a… Audio
