Australia
Australian parliament debates same-sex marriage legislation
"It's a yes for fairness. A yes for commitment. And a yes for love," Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said, after the result of Australia's same-sex marriage vote was revealed on… Audio
Australia marriage equality vote bittersweet for some
Australians have voted overwhelmingly for same-sex marriage and it is likely to be law by Christmas. Legislation was introduced into the federal Parliament just hours after the results of the postal… Audio
Australia's Parliament urged to act quickly on marriage equality
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young kickstarted the 'yes' campaign for Australia's marriage equality vote. She tells Guyon Espiner it's now time to act, and warns conservatives 'don't stuff this… Video, Audio
Opposition doubts PM's claims of progress over Manus refugees
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there's been progress made on Australia being willing to accept the offer to resettle 150 refugees, but opposition is sceptical of her claims. Audio
Australia now 'a better, fairer, kinder country'
Tony Abbott's sister Christine Forster is set to marry her female partner in Australia next year, following the 'yes' result in the country's marriage equality vote. Video, Audio
Australians back legalising same-sex marriage
Australians have voted in favour of allowing same-sex couples to get married, with 61.6 percent in a referendum backing a law change. Audio
Australia votes for same-sex marriage
Australian's have voted in a clear majority to legalise same-sex marriage.We get reaction from Shelley Argent from the Australian chapter of the organisation Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians… Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
The MP citizenship debacle claims more victims; Australians will find out today the results of the same-sex marriage postal vote; the standoff continues on Manus Island; and Prime Minister Malcolm… Audio
Jacinda Ardern is persisting with the offer to take refugees
Is New Zealand overstepping the mark by persisting with an offer to take refugees? Audio
Peter Fitzsimons: NZ is 'lapping' Australia
Australian journalist and former Wallaby Peter FitzSimons is causing a stir in his home country by comparing it unfavourably with New Zealand. Audio
Fmr Tonga minister says help coming for the unemployed
One of two finance ministers sacked in the last Tongan government says the next government will get a head start when it comes to providing employment opportunities for the public.
To push or not to push Australia over Manus Island refugees
Gerry Brownlee says not to push Australia too hard over Manus Island refugees Audio
Subservience or independence? What's the best way for NZ to relate to world power
New Zealand's international alliances are discussed by the investigative author Nicky Hager, journalist Maiki Sherman, and Law Professor Jane Kelsey, with Leonie Hayden in the chair. Audio
Earthquakes In London
Lynn Freeman caught up with Australian theatre director Katy Maudlin who is in Auckland at the moment working on a cautionary tale called Earthquakes in London. Mike Bartlett's play spans 1968 to… Audio
Wallabies too good Wales, again
The Wallabies made it lucky 13 when they continued their dominance of Wales with a 29-21 victory at the Millennium Stadium.
Australia citizenship row: Turnbull loses majority as MP resigns
The Australian Prime Minister has lost his parliamentary majority after another MP was forced to resign amid a political crisis over dual citizenship.
The Laugh Track - Jon Bennett
Australian comic Jon Bennett is currently touring his show Fire In The Meth Lab around New Zealand, and will be performing it as well as his other show Pretending Things Are a Cock at the World… Audio
UN urges Australia to change migration laws as Manus Island deadline looms
The UN says Australia needs to change its migration laws and stop rejecting refugees, however time is ticking for Manus Island asylum seekers as PNG authorities prepare to forcibly evict them. We take… Video, Audio
Teenager describes being put in police cell in kidnapping trial
A teenager has described feeling cold, helpless and scared when he was locked in a police cell by a senior officer. He says Inspector Hurimoana Dennis threatened to arrest him. Video, Audio
Australian senator Sam Dastyari racially abused at pub
The Iranian-born senator was surrounded and racially abused at a Melbourne pub.
