Australia
NZ beekeeper found not guilty of smuggling cocaine
A 68-year-old New Zealand man has been found not guilty of smuggling more than two kilograms of cocaine into Perth.
NZ government in urgent talks over Queensland trade
The New Zealand government has begun urgent talks with Australia over Queensland's "discriminatory" trade move. Audio
NZ to suffer under Queensland Govt trade policy
The Government has begun urgent talks with Australia over the Queensland's state government's "discriminatory" trade policy which takes effect today. Trade Minister Todd McClay joins us. Audio
Queensland trade policy 'really bad' for NZ firms
Queensland is poised to change its trade rules tomorrow in a move New Zealand has labelled a "little bit crazy".
Refugee with heart issues deported back to Manus
Australia has deported a 58-year-old Rohingyan refugee back to Papua New Guinea's Manus Island after he received healthcare for a heart problem.
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
The citizenship debacle; and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull appears like he's focused in governing by re-announcing a major renewable energy project and finding yet another way to crack down on… Audio
Father charged over Sydney three-year-old's shooting death
The father of a three-year-old girl who died from what may have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound has been charged with firearms offences.
Barnaby Joyce popular choice for NZer of the Year
The embattled Australian Deputy Prime Minister is the second-most nominated person for the New Zealander of the Year award, with former Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei the most popular choice.
World rugby supremacy within NZ's grasp
New Zealand rugby is on the verge of world domination in both the men's and women's game, as the Black Ferns aim to topple defending champions England in the Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast… Audio
Spy chief's fist pump was 'Duterte's request'
The Australian secret intelligence service director's controversial fist pump photo was Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's idea, the Australian Foreign Affairs Minister says.
Australian court delays politicians' citizenship rulings
Australian politicians referred to the High Court over their duel citizenship status will not know their fate until at least mid-October.
Don't want as many Kiwi-Australians? You got it
Opinion - Since 2001, New Zealanders' access to Australian citizenship has been eroded - and the latest data shows the impact.
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
The Australian federal government has stripped a second local council of its power to hold citizenship ceremonies, after it sought to dump Australia Day formalities. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull… Audio
Another Aussie MP with dual citizenship
Australian Labor's deputy leader won't confirm or deny if he still has British citizenship. Audio
Three men face terror charges in Melbourne
Three men have faced a court charged with terrorism offences over alleged arson attacks on an Australian mosque that police say were inspired by Islamic State.
Second Melbourne council dumps 'Australia Day'
Another council has dumped celebrations marking the arrival of British settlers in recognition of what that day meant to Aboriginal Australians.
N Korea warns Australia over 'suicidal' military exercises
North Korea has attacked Australia's decision to participate in joint military exercises with the United States and South Korea, describing it as a "suicidal act".
Australia halts Nauru detainee abortions
An anonymous whistleblower from Australia's refugee detention centre on Nauru says four detainees have been refused abortions under a new policy.
Explaining the citizenship chaos in Australia's senate
Six Australian senators are now caught up in the widening citizenship fiasco. What does the High Court have to weigh in ruling on the matter?
Focus on Politics for 18 August 2017
Trans-Tasman relations have been strained at times but the controversy surrounding the Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and his links to New Zealand put the relationship clearly in the… Audio
