Australia
Aussie bowlers rip through Pakistan
A rampaging Australian pace attack took control of the first day-night cricket test in Brisbane, leaving Pakistan reeling at 97 for eight at the close of day two.
Is Christmas becoming too PC?
Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has called for Australians to "rise up" to defend Christmas against "political correctness gone mad". Audio
Australian govt in carbon pricing muddle
Across the Tasman, and the Australian government is in a complete muddle about tackling the economic cost of climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and putting a price on carbon. Audio
Refugees stuck on Manus relish chance to play cricket
A cricket tournament underway on Manus Island involving refugees stuck on the Papua New Guinea island also has a team of locals playing in it, and provides a welcome distraction to the long, torturous… Audio
Refugees stuck on Manus relish chance to play cricket
A cricket tournament underway on Manus Island involving refugees stuck on the Papua New Guinea island also has a team of locals playing in it, and provides a welcome distraction to the long, torturous… Audio
More permanent Pacific workers in Australia better than aid
Allowing one percent of Pacific citizens to work in Australia would deliver greater benefit than Australia's entire aid programme, according to new research. Audio
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
A hot spell across south-east Australia has delivered record temperatures and sparked bush fires north of Sydney - with fears of worse to come. Audio
Uncertainty lingers over US deal for men on Manus
The resettlement deal between Australia and the US is a political game designed to maintain calm in the camps, says a refugee held on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.
First Ashes Test under lights confirmed
Australia will host England at the Adelaide Oval in the first-ever day-night Ashes cricket Test during the 2017-18 series.
Kiwi firm helps bust fake food ring
As food counterfeiters step up their game around the world, NZ company Trust Codes helps brands protect their reputation. Trust Code's CEO Paul Ryan says the technology produced by his company has… Audio
Australian budget forecasts under pressure
New Zealand's government is basking in the glow of yesterday's revised budget forecasts .. as the economy staying stronger-for-longer boosts the treasury coffers, with bumper tax payments. Audio
Black caps need more energy
With the Chappell-Hadlee trophy lost for the next couple of months at least, the New Zealand cricketers have a point to prove in tonight's third and final game in Melbourne.
All Australians have a role to play in ending racism says UN expert
The UN Special Rapporteur on racism has called on all Australians to strengthen efforts to end racism, xenophobia and other forms of racial discrimination in the country.
ABC pulling plug on Pacific shortwave 'not good news'
A noted Pacific academic is regretting the end of Australian short wave broadcasting in the Pacific.
Australia's economy has worst fall since global financial crisis
Australia's economy shrank 0.5 percent in the September quarter, in its steepest decline since late 2008.
OECD calling on Australia to lift interest rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia yesterday held its cash rate steady at 1-point-5 percent, in its final rate review of the year. Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
A court case over the election of an MP, a conservative revolt over climate change policy and the death of two tourists in bizarre circumstances. Plus the Australian reaction to John Key's… Audio
Man dead after NSW lightning strike
A lightning strike has killed a man and injured a woman who were camping on a mountain north of Byron Bay.
Study probes kava effectiveness on anxiety
More detailed findings could be expected within a year or so on the effectiveness of kava use for reducing anxiety.
Black Caps say Aussies are still the best around
The Black Caps say anyone predicting the decline of Australia's one-day side is short-sighted, as they look to hold onto the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
