Australia
Success and heartbreak for NZ at Commonwealth Games
Linda Villumsen won silver in the women's 25km road trial, while Hamish Bond won bronze despite only cycling for 18 months. Meanwhile, Laurel Hubbard has withdrawn from her competition due to injury… Video, Audio
Claims China wants Vanuatu wharf for a naval base
There is a furore in Australia over concerns China is aiming to make a huge wharf it has built at Luganville in Vanuatu a naval base. Audio
Financial downturn for Australian Rugby
The financial cost of Australian rugby's horror 2017 has become clearer, with Rugby Australia posting a $7.5 million reversal.
Prince of Wales to visit Vanuatu today
The Prince of Wales, who is on a tour of Australia to coincide with the Commonwealth Games, is to visit Vanuatu today.
‘He was made to get down on all fours like a dog to get his food’
A teenager who has allegedly been kept in isolation in an Australian youth detention centre for 339 days wants desperately to be transferred to adult prison. Comments
Rugby Australia to talk to Folau over gay comments
Rugby Australia will grill Israel Folau over his use of social media after the Wallabies superstar's latest homophobic comment, which is in stark contrast to the position of its major sponsor.
Sport: Fifita's Origin sacrifice admirable says Tonga coach
The brave decision by Andrew Fifita to commit to Tonga over New South Wales is highlighted by the financial sacrifice the player is making, the Tonga rugby league coach says.
Academic sees key role for NZ/Aust in Nauru law saga
There are further calls for New Zealand and Australia to help Nauru establish a functioning judiciary.
Australia correspondent - Karen Middleton
Six police from Victoria are under investigation after they attacked a disability pensioner when they were called to his home for a mental health check; the three Australian cricketers at the heart of… Audio
The bid to prosecute Aung San Suu Kyi
Lawyers in Melbourne have filed a private prosecution application against Myanmar's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on charges of crimes against humanity. The Attorney General says that the Myanmar leader… Audio
Call for action as Nauru drops Australian High Court
The loss of independent oversight on court decisions in Nauru is very concerning, says an Australian law academic.
Australia thumped in final test
Australia's controversy-plagued cricket tour of South Africa has ended with a chaotic collapse and record-breaking defeat in Johannesburg, where the hosts have triumphed by 492 runs to complete a…
Australia thumped in final test
Australia's controversy-plagued cricket tour of South Africa has ended with a chaotic collapse and record-breaking defeat in Johannesburg, where the hosts have triumphed by 492 runs to complete a…
Banned Australian cricketers set to appeal
Cricket Australia is bracing for another week and a half of uncertainty over the ball-tampering saga, with the shamed trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft all strongly considering…
Will New Zealand follow alarming trends in Australian politics
The Australian Election Study says the model of Australian politics is breaking down due to a dramatic polarisation over the last two decades. The Panel talks to Politik journalist, Richard Harman… Audio
Will New Zealand follow alarming trends in Australian politics
The Australian Election Study says the model of Australian politics is breaking down due to a dramatic polarisation over the last two decades. The Panel talks to Politik journalist, Richard Harman… Audio
Australia fighting for survival again
South African opening batsman Dean Elgar doubts Australia can keep up their "docile" approach to test cricket as the tourists slip towards a heavy defeat and a series loss in the fourth and final…
Sport: Fiji medal hopes with sevens, weightlifters at Comm Games
The Fiji Commonwealth Games team are targeting medals in rugby sevens and weightlifting, their chef de mission says.
Proteas remain on top at the Wanderers
South Africa opener Dean Elgar dropped anchor to steer his side to 134 for three in their second innings at the close of the third day of the fourth and final test against Australia in Johannesburg…
Cricket controversy fires up our media
Aussies cheating at cricket against South Africa half a world away had nothing to do with us. But it seemed like nothing else was in the news after the scandalous story first broke. Audio
