Australia
NZ not worried about absences from PACER Plus
New Zealand's trade minister says the signing of a regional free trade agreement today, after nearly a decade of negotiations, is cause for great celebration.
Council knocks back Sydney marae bid
A 30-year bid to build a marae in Sydney has been denied, with the local council ruling the site has no historical links to Māori.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 June 2017
Australia's role in PNG's LNG project is questioned in the senate; Fewer Pacific people are migrating to New Zealand; Fiji opposition proposes hiking minimuim wage; Hospitals close in PNG as… Audio
Spotlight on Australian govt financing role in LNG Project
The Australian government's Export Finance Insurance Corporation has been questioned in the senate about its role in Papua New Guinea's LNG Project. Audio
Hole in engine forces plane back to Sydney
The China Eastern Airlines plane was forced to turn back on its way to Shanghai because of a large hole in the casing of one of its engines.
OzKiwi wants stronger advocacy for expats from NZ government
The Foreign Affairs Minister is advising New Zealanders living in Australia they should seek dual citizenship or realise they'll have fewer rights. Tim Gassin from Oz Kiwi is in our Wellington studio… Audio
NZers living in Aus told to consider dual citizenship
Foreign Affairs Minister Gerry Brownlee has issued a stark message to New Zealanders living in Australia: seek dual citizenship or realise you'll have fewer rights.
Controversial view on fat
An Australian university venue is being used to host Christine Cronau who advocates foods high in saturated fat. Audio
Counter-terrorism operation underway in Melbourne
Australian police are conducting a counter-terrorism operation in Melbourne, just days after a deadly siege by a lone gunman in the city.
A place for Muslims to vent
An Australian Muslim organisation wants to have government funding for "safe spaces" in which they can make "inflammatory" comments. Audio
What makes Aussies tick?
For the past 10 years, Rebecca Huntley has travelled thousands of kilometres across Australia sitting in the corner of living rooms, drinking tea and listening to people talk about the things that… Audio
Australia matches world record in economic growth
Australia has racked up another world record after reporting a record-equalling 103rd consecutive quarter of economic growth.
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Karen Middleton reports in with the latest news from across the Tasman. Audio
Melbourne siege a 'terror' attack - police
Melbourne police say they are treating yesterday's shooting and hostage drama in the city as terrorism.
Aussie cricketers rained out again
The lousy English weather has hindered Australia's Champions Trophy hopes with their Group A clash against Bangladesh at The Oval abandoned.
Melbourne hostage stand-off ends - one dead, officers injured
Police in Melbourne shot a man dead and three officers were injured after a hostage scene at an apartment block in the city's Bayside suburbs.
Black Caps need to hit the ground running
New Zealand will have to hit the ground running if they're to advance beyond pool play, when they begin their Champions Trophy against Australia tonight.
Canberra says Vanuatu interference claim wrong
The Australian Government has denied reports it is delaying a deal for 10,000 Vanuatu workers to work on farms in Tasmania.
Australian cricketers wary of English weather
Skipper Steve Smith believes the unpredictable English weather means they'll need a flying start in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand tonight.
FFA welcomes bigger faster Pacific patrol boats
The Forum Fisheries Agency has welcomed a move by Australia to provide Pacific countries with bigger, faster patrol boats. Audio
