Australia
Little tells off Australia over deportation
The Justice Minister Andrew Little has spoken out against Australia's inhumane deportation laws. He was referring to sending New Zealand-born criminals back here, even if they've spent most of their… Audio
Australia's growing population and Tony Abbot
Our Australia correspondent, Bernard Keane has details of political disagreement over the country's population policies; cybersecurity concerns about a new electronic health record system and the… Audio
Teen rambles in court after being charged with triple murder
A teenager has been charged with triple murder after the deaths of a mother and her two children in Perth in the early hours of yesterday morning. ABC reporter Emily Piesse was in court. Audio
Teen accused of triple murder sent to psychiatric unit
Teenager Teancum Vernon Peterson-Crofts, accused of murdering a mother and two of her children in Western Australia, has been sent to a psychiatric unit pending his next court appearance. Video, Audio
Stig Wemyss - he's the Voice
Irreverent Australian children's writers like Paul Jennings and Andy Griffiths have a huge following over here, and an expert at reading their works out loud is heading to New Zealand libraries. Stig… Audio
Producer and friend remembers late Aboriginal musician Gurrumul
Gurrumul's producer, collaborator and friend Michael Hohnen talks about the Aboriginal and blind-from-birth musician who was described by Rolling Stone Magazine as "Australia's most important voice".
…Australia touts regional efforts on gender equality
Australia says it is working with its partners in the Pacific to harness the talents of the next generation of female leaders.
Australia: Sexist slurs, Gun laws and cakes
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton has more on the Australian senator is suing another senator after he taunted her in Parliament about her sex life. She'll also cover recent stories about gun… Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 7 July 2018
A documentary aimed at creating awareness about the effects of climate change on nations has triggered a political debate in Kiribati; Pacific Media Alliance says a ban imposed by Nauru on ABC… Audio
Kiwi teen held in Australian detention
Winston Peters has challenged the Australian Government to meet the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child over the detention of a 17-year-old New Zealander under its deportation… Audio
Scott Donaldson kayaks from Australia to NZ solo
Kayaker Scott Donaldson is just an hour or so away from becoming the first person to successfully kayak from Australia to New Zealand solo. His wife Sarah Donaldson is waiting for him at New… Audio
"Plastic bag rage" headed for NZ?
Australia's experiencing bag rage. This story may be a bit of a beat-up, forgive the pun, but Aussie media are reporting apoplexy and physical assaults on staff by shoppers irate at having the plastic… Audio
'Bag rage' as Australian plastic bag ban bites
As major Australian retailers ditch single-use plastic bags, supermarket chains are scrambling to combat "bag rage" as frustrated shoppers vent their anger.
Aboriginal artist Jonathan Jones shocks Dunedin
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Australian artists who regularly exhibit in new Zealand are rarer than you think - particularly those reflecting Australian aboriginal culture. One exception is artist Jonathan Jones -… Audio, Gallery
Manus police chief defends refugee curfew
The police chief in Papua New Guinea's Manus province has justified implementing a curfew for refugees staying in Lorengau.
Australia correspondent: Karen Middleton
Pressure on the labour leadership, Tony Abbot still making trouble for Malcolm Turnbull, and the Socceroos crash out of the World Cup. Audio
Australia to extend labour and security links with Vanuatu
Australia and Vanuatu have agreed to deepen co-operation on labour mobility.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 25 June 2018
Samoa will become the latest country to ban all single-use plastics from next year; UN relief team trucks on with relief efforts in PNG Highlands; China's broadcasting foray into the Pacific is helped… Audio
Folau could miss Waratahs crunch match
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will face a disciplinary hearing and risks being suspended during the NSW Waratahs' run to the Super Rugby finals.
Don’t Cry for Me: Argentina, Australia & weekend preview
In this episode Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by The Totally Football Show's Iain Macintosh and RNZ Mediawatch presenter Colin Peacock to wrap up the latest World Cup drama, including a… Audio
