Australia
West Papuan claims Australia deported him to PNG
A West Papuan English teacher, who escaped persecution to an Australian island in the Torres Strait, claims he was deported to Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby.
Former Wallaby's death prompts cricket players to seek help
The sudden death of former Australian international Dan Vickerman has prompted New Zealand players to seek help with mental health issues. Audio
Pilot under investigation at time of Melbourne plane crash
It's been revealed that the pilot killed in yesterday's plane crash in Melbourne was being investigated in relation to an incident 18 months ago. Video, Audio
Melbourne plane crash pilot was already under investigation
The pilot of yesterday's plane crash in Melbourne was already under investigation for dangerous flying. Audio
Three Australian teams face Super Rugby chop
Three of Australia's Super Rugby teams face the Super will compete this season knowing there is an outside chance it could be their last as organisers mull sweeping changes to the tournament's format.
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
The government is frozen on tax policy and is pushing ahead with its boosting of "clean" coal - despite a lack of interest from the energy industry. Audio
Australian actors silent on detained refugee performer
New Zealand actor Oscar Kightley has voiced his support for a campaign to free a performer from Australian detention on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island. Audio
'Massive fireball': Five dead in Melbourne plane crash
A charter plane has crashed into a shopping centre near Melbourne's Essendon Airport, bursting into flames and killing all five on board. Video
Immigration centre mobile phone ban overturned
A last-minute court challenge has overturned a mobile phone ban for New Zealanders in Australian immigration detention centres.
Jessi Morgan, talks about the cat cull across the Tasman
New Zealand campaigner against feral cats, Jessi Morgan, talks about plans in Australia to cull up to 2 million feral cats. Audio
Festival-goers hospitalised after drug overdoses
More than 20 people have been taken to hospital, many in a critical condition, after overdosing on drugs at a dance party in Melbourne.
At least 15 homes lost in New South Wales fire
At least 15 homes have been lost in a fast-moving, out-of-control grassfire burning near Carwoola, in New South Wales.
NZ & Australia PMs want to breathe life into stalled TPP deal
Bill English and Malcolm Turnbull have agreed to work together to try and bring back to life the stalled Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Video, Audio
Three found dead in rural Australia water tank
Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected to have killed three family members found dead at the bottom of a concrete water tank in New South Wales.
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
Turnbull and English meet amid global turmoil
The Australian Prime Minister arrives in New Zealand today for his first meeting with Bill English against the chaotic backdrop of an unpredictable US president and a collapsed trade deal.
Deported refugee to plead not guilty
The lawyer representing Loghman Sawari says his client will plead not guilty to the charge of supplying false information for the purpose of obtaining a passport. Audio
Cadbury to close Dunedin factory
Cadbury used to be this country's most trusted brand. But things began to change when it admitted changing its recipe to use palm oil rather than cocoa butter. A clever marketing campaign by its local… Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Karen Middleton on fires in NSW, energy ructions and the lack of progress on Closing the Gaps on indigenous peoples' disadvantages. Audio
Voges retires from international cricket
Australia's Adam Voges has retired from international cricket, signing off with a test batting average second only to Don Bradman.
