Australia
Australian deputy PM confirms relationship with former staffer
Barnaby Joyce has publicly confirmed Vikki Campion is his partner, but maintains they were not together when she worked in his office.
Australia Deputy PM under pressure over affair
MPs from Australia's conservative National Party have expressed concern about the marriage breakdown and affair of the Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce at a party room meeting.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 12 February 2018
Tonga Red Cross prepositioning supplies for Cyclone Gita; Clean-up underway in Samoas following Gita; Samoans seek shelter from cyclone; Fiji journos questioned over airport workers lockout article… Audio
Call for Nauru to retain access to Australia's High Court
There is opposition to the Nauru government's plans to drop the Australian High Court as the last court of appeal for Nauruans. Audio
Australia PM to deliver apology to child sex abuse victims
Australia's Prime Minister is going to apologise to victims of institutional child sexual abuse.
Major shortcomings in Australian detention agency
An investigation has found massive shortcomings by the Australian federal agency in charge of the detention of hundreds of New Zealanders. The independent investigator called in by the government has… Audio
Major flaws with Aus agency behind NZers' detentions - report
An investigation has massive shortcomings in the Australian agency behind the detention of hundreds of New Zealanders.
Seven injured in Melbourne hot air balloon crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a hot air balloon crash northeast of Melbourne.
The Egg and Sperm Race
After giving up her childhood dream of becoming the world's greatest ballerina, Sacha Jones acquired a family, an education (PhD) and a job teaching politics. Nothing funny about that you'd think… Audio
Crocodile Dundee Superbowl ad could benefit NZ
A 30 second Australian marketing advertisement that aired during the Superbowl has reached more than half a million people, and delivered $65m in earned advertising value. Video, Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
The government's newest senator, former decorated military officer Jim Molan, has refused to apologise for retweeting videos from the British right-wing extremist/white supremacist group Britain… Audio
Seven Australians charged with abusing boys
Seven people have been charged in Australia over the alleged sexual and physical abuse of three young boys.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 6 February 2018
NZ government looks to protect RSE workers' rights; Amnesty says Australia has abandoned Manus refugees; Kiribati survivors say captain refused plea to turn back; Surprise Tonga dengue outbreak… Audio
Amnesty says Australia has abandoned Manus refugees
Amnesty International has accused Australia of abandoning asylum seekers and refugees on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island and says Canberra needs to resettle them somewhere else soon. Audio
Nazi flags on Australia Day 'hurts everybody', police warn
Western Australian police have issued a warning that racism will not be tolerated in the state.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 5 February 2018
The captain of the Kiribati ferry which sunk last month may have ignored pleas from passengers to turn back; The dengue fever related death of a 12-year-old girl in Tonga has highlighted the need for… Audio
Public garden helps refugees settle
It has only taken half a hectare of land to make regional Victoria, Australia feel like Africa. Audio
Refugees on PNG in another hellish situation - rights group
A new report accuses Australia of abandoning hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 1 February 2018
Fiji government concerned about uptick in "racial vilification"; Niue government eases start date for new import charges; Poignant photos from Mangaia raise questions for the Cook Islands… Audio
Australian Cabinet docs reveal political misdemeanours
Thousands of pages of Australia's top secret cabinet documents have been obtained following an extraordinary breach of national security.
