Australia
Helicopter pilot had crashed before
Helicopter pilot Rick Lucas has cheated death for the second time after his chopper spun out of control and crashed into the Pauatahanui Inlet, just north of Wellington. Video, Audio
Danny Sriskandarajah - Civil society in jeopardy
Dr Dhananjayan (Danny) Sriskandarajah is the secretary general of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation. Audio
Dengue hits Australia's camp in Nauru
A dengue fever outbreak in Nauru has now hit about 10 per cent of asylum seekers at the Australian-run regional processing centre.
Big gains for Pacific countries in PACER Plus - Kessie
The outgoing Pacific Chief Trade Advisor is taking issue with a claim many tropical fruits will be excluded from the Australian and NZ markets under PACER Plus.
Late Edition for 27 April 2017
Fish and Game says proposed changes to the way fresh water is managed by councils will lead to economic growth being prioritised ahead of the environment. The Christchurch City Council is considering… Audio
Christmas Island: Child asylum seeker wins detention payout
The Australian government has agreed to pay a confidential settlement to a nine-year-old Iranian asylum seeker over her detention on Christmas Island.
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Anzac day commemorations, Malcolm Turnbull's visit to Iraq and Afghanistan and the visit to Australia by US Vice President Mike Pence. Audio
Australia's citizenship plan 'slap in the face' for NZers
The government should get Australia to sort out the "mess" over proposed new rules that mean a longer wait for New Zealanders to get citizenship, advocates say.
Kiwis in Australia want NZ to push back on citizenship changes
New Zealanders living in Australia are demanding politicans here put pressure on the Australian government to back off from proposed new citizenship laws, as Catherine Hutton reports. Audio
Senate report scathing of Australian detention centre conditions
A Senate inquiry has found that Australia must admit it controls detention centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea and has a duty of care to the migrants it detains.
Peter Stanley - The First Wars of Australia
Before World War One, New Zealand was involved in conflicts here at home. The New Zealand Wars were battles in the 19th century between Maori allies and colonial troops. The wars began in the North… Audio
Manus detention staff traumatised by attack
First Person - Last Friday, for the first time, Australian staff on PNG's Manus Island were put in the same dangerous position as the refugees, writes Kurdish journalist and detainee Behrouz Boochani.
North Korea accuses Australia of 'blindly toeing US line'
North Korea has issued a stern message to Australia, accusing the Government of "blindly toeing the US line" and warning of a possible nuclear strike if it persists.
US to honour 'dumb' Australia migrant deal
Condemned by President Trump, his deputy says the deal will be honoured, but not necessarily admired.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the Ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Manus detainee feared death during Good Friday attack
Papua New Guinea Police say up to 15 naval personnel, who were drunk, fired at the detention centre for asylum seekers on Manus Island on Good Friday. Audio
Australian citizenship to include test of 'values'
People applying for citizenship will need to prove their commitment to Australia, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said as the government announces sweeping changes.
Australia, US move to curb skilled worker visas
Changes to Australia's four-year working visa have removed pathways to permanent residency for less-skilled migrants, and removed 30 percent of eligible jobs.
Australia 'would be in reach' of North Korean nuclear missile
North Korea's nuclear weapons programme is a serious threat and needs to be stopped, Australia's Foreign Minister is warning.
Australia to bring in stricter work visa rules
Australia will abolish a temporary work visa popular with foreigners and replace it with two visas with tougher language and skill requirements.
