Australia
Japanese ship caught with slaughtered whale in Australian waters - Sea Shepherd
The conservation group Sea Shepherd has released pictures showing a dead protected minke whale on board a Japanese whaling ship, allegedly inside Australia's whale sanctuary.
Japan, Australia both back TPP
Australia and Japan have committed to push ahead with the threatened Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and strengthen defence ties.
Sport: Pacific players lead EAP women to 2nd title
The EAP women's team has been crowned the Australian Country Cricket Champions for the second year in a row after an eight wicket victory over Victoria Country.
Australian Health Minister quits over expenses row
Australian Health Minister Sussan Ley has resigned from Cabinet, despite claiming she has not broken any rules.
Australia detention policy hurts reputation - HRW
Human Rights Watch says the Australian government's policy of detaining asylum seekers and refugees in Pacific countries has caused lasting damage to the country's reputation abroad.
Missing pair's Tasman crossing: Private investigator wants Alan Langdon charged
The private investigator hired to find missing six-year-old Que Langdon says her sailor father should face charges for leaving New Zealand and entering Australia illegally.
Rollercoaster rescue at Gold Coast Movie World
About 20 people who were trapped on a roller coaster at Movie World on the Gold Coast have been safely evacuated.
Missing six-year-old found in Australia
A father and daughter reported missing in New Zealand arrived in New South Wales on a catamaran, Australian authorities say.
Chamberlains treated terribly over daughter's death - Sam Neill
New Zealand actor Sam Neill is saddened by the death of the man he once portrayed, he says. Audio
Warning over toxic air pollution in Sydney
Health authorities have issued a warning for people with respiratory conditions as excess ozone lingers in Sydney.
Indonesia's Widodo reproaches military chief over Australia suspension
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has reportedly warned his military chief about his behaviour after he suspended military ties with Australia over material involving West Papua province.
Michael Chamberlain, father of Azaria, dies aged 72
Michael Chamberlain, whose nine-week-old daughter Azaria was snatched by a dingo in Uluru in 1980, has died aged 72.
US congressman says Trump will halt refugee deal with Australia
A hardline congressman says United States president-elect Donald Trump will do everything in his power to halt a refugee deal with Australia.
Australian aid under fresh scrutiny
Australia's foreign aid programmes are facing fresh scrutiny after an independent audit revealed transparency reporting has dropped significantly under the Coalition Government.
Australian minister stands down over flights
Australian Health Minister Sussan Ley took several taxpayer-funded flights to the Gold Coast, where she and her partner own property.
Indonesia urges action over West Papua flag raiser
Indonesia's foreign minister has urged Australian authorities to act against a protestor who scaled the roof of the country's consulate in Melbourne and displayed a West Papua flag.
Joint Jukebox - Ross McHenry & Myele Manzanza
Back in 2015 on The Weekend, as part of our Musical Dynasties segment, Shaun D Wilson spoke to renowned Wellington-based beatmaker and jazz drummer Myele Manzanza.
Now we've brought back Myele back… Audio
BookTube and the industry of YouTube authors
You're meandering through a book shop, idling along, checking out what's about past the Crime and Thriller section, when.... a multitude of bright hues catch your unfocused eyes!
These bursts of… Video, Audio
Sydney father and son accused of faking kidnapping
A father and son have staged the father's kidnapping in Sydney's inner west so they could keep a ransom, according to police.
Dreamworld revenue drops 63% on reopening
Ardent Leisure has reported a 63 percent slump in revenue at its Dreamworld and Whitewater World theme parks since they reopened after a fatal accident.