Australia
Aboriginal artist's descendents regain copyright
The impoverished family of Australia's most famous Aboriginal artist, Albert Namatjira, has been given copyright to his works after the intervention of a philanthropist.
North Korea warns Australia over 'dangerous moves'
North Korea has warned Australia of disaster if it continues what Pyongyang calls its foolish and reckless support of the United States.
Common chemicals may be impacting on fertility
New research has found common chemicals used in cleaning products, foods, cosmetics and plastic containers could be impacting on fertility in both men and women.
Mother, son survive 10 days lost in bush
A woman and child who spent 10 days lost in rugged bushland in Australia after going for a walk survived by re-filling their drink bottles from small puddles.
Australia immigration law costly to NZers
A lawyer says it will cost New Zealand expatriates many thousands of dollars in legal fees to challenge immigration detention in Australia.
Australia dual citizenship court cases unclear
The political future for seven Australian MPs embroiled in a dual citizenship saga remains unclear after three days of hearings. The High Court in Canberra has reserved its decision on whether they… Audio
More NZers detained as Aussie minister revives old law
The law gives Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton sweeping powers to cancel the visa of any non-citizen whose presence "may, or would, be a risk to the community".
Scores of Kiwis caught up in old Australian law
Evidence is emerging that Australia has dusted off a draconian old law to begin a fresh mop-up of people it doesn't want, including scores of New Zealanders. An immigration professor in Queensland… Audio
Australia targets Kiwis for deportation with old law
An Australian immigration professor says Canberra may be moving into a second phase of its immigration crackdown. Lawyers and community groups in Queensland say many more visas are now being cancelled… Audio
NSW town a 'war zone' after stolen truck crash
Eight people were injured when a stolen fertiliser truck crashed into cars and buildings in a small town in New South Wales, sparking explosions and a fire. The mayor of Singleton, Sue Moore, says the… Audio
Australian team bus attack arrests
Two people have reportedly been arrested for throwing a rock at the Australian cricket team's bus after their T20 victory over India in Guwahati.
Window smashed on Australian team bus
A rock has shattered a window on the Australian cricket team's bus after their T20 victory over India in Guwahati.
Australia correspondent - Karen Middleton
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott makes a controversial speech on climate change; Australia's High Court has begun three days of hearings into the cases of seven parliamentarians found to have been… Audio
Cahill the hero for Socceroos
Tim Cahill scored an extra-time winner to keep Australia's World Cup hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Syria in the Asian qualifying playoff in Sydney.
Tying of Aus aid to exporters has little effect on donor
New research suggests the tying of Australia's aid programme to Australian exporters has little effect on the donor country.
Australian national security contractor hacked - report
The Australian government is set to release the details of a cyberattack on a national security contractor where large amounts of data were stolen.
Solar cars begin race across Australian desert
The World Solar Challenge began today with 42 solar cars from 40 countries crossing Australia's tropical north to its southern shores, a gruelling 3000 kilometre race through the outback.
Tim Watson-Munro: Dancing with Demons
Tim Watson-Munro is Australia's best-known criminal psychologist, as much for the dramas in his own life as for the cases he's been associated with. But many of those cases have been sensational, and… Audio
Kathryn Wilson lets her shoes do the talking
Designer Kathryn Wilson has thoroughly tread the boards of the Kiwi footwear industry. She talks to Sonia Sly about her naïve passion launching a label 15 years ago, how bumps in the road serve as… Audio
