Australia
Minuscule jellyfish may have killed two tourists in Australia
Two French tourists who died within minutes of each other while snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef are likely to have been stung by the Irukandji jellyfish, a cardiologist says.
Paddon chasing perfect performance
Hayden Paddon is focussed on putting together a perfect performance as they contest the last round of this year's FIA World Rally Championship.
Australia too good in hockey internationals
Australia has won both of the opening matches in the Trans-Tasman Hockey Trophy in Auckland.
Asylum seekers giving up on sailing to Australia
Some Pakistani asylum seekers in Indonesia say they are no longer intent on reaching Australia by boat.
Trump worries Aussie trade experts
Across the Tasman, and the shock election of Donald Trump has Australia's economic policy experts worrying about the long-term effect on the nation's trade interests. Sydney correspondent Jim Parker… Audio
Revolt among Commonwealth Bank employees
Over to Australia where there's something of a revolt occurring among shareholders in the Commonwealth Bank the owner of New Zealand's ASB Bank. Audio
Kidwell undecided on Leuluai's replacement for final
The Kiwis coach David Kidwell still undecided on a replacement for injured five-eighth Thomas Leuluai for Monday morning's Four Nations rugby league final.
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
Uncertainty over Australia's refeugee deal with the US. Audio
Smith embarrassed by another Australian loss
Australia captain Steven Smith said he was embarrassed by his team's performance against South Africa and accused his players of lacking pride in their wickets.
Fears no plan for Nauru, Manus refugees left behind
There are fears Australia's plan to resettle refugees in the US could leave hundreds languishing in detention on Nauru and Manus Island. Audio
Australia contradicts UNHCR over refugee deal
Australia says the UN's refugee agency, the UNHCR, is part of a deal to send refugees to the United States who Canberra currently has in its care in Papua New Guinea and Nauru.
US group surprised at deal to take Canberra's refugees
The Federation for American Immigration Reform has expressed surprise at a deal allowing Australia to settle some of its refugees in the United States.
Proteas remain on top
Quinton de Kock scored a century and paceman Kyle Abbott captured two wickets to keep South Africa on top after three days of the second test in Hobart.
Nauru welcomes Australia's refugee deal with US
The government of Nauru has welcomed the announcement that Australia has a deal with the US to resettle refugees sent to the island over the past three years.
US to resettle Nauru and Manus refugees
Australia has reached a resettlement deal with the United States for refugees being held on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island and Nauru.
US will take Australia's 'boat people'
The US and Australia have agreed to a one-off refugee resettlement deal for Nauru and Manus Island detainees.
Tech news: Amazon down under and the rise of the chatbot
This week, the giant retailer Amazon looks like it could be coming to Australia. Meanwhile, you might soon have to pay GST on all the goods you buy online, not just purchases of digital goods… Audio
US looks to take Australia's 'boat people'
Australia is on the brink of a deal to send hundreds of refugees held on Manus Island and Nauru to the United States.
Australian Senate considers asylum abuse claims
The Australian Senate is today beginning an inquiry into serious allegations of abuse, self harm and neglect at the country's Pacific detention camps for asylum seekers.
Are tobacco companies 'gaming the system'?
Tobacco companies in Australia are responding to tough regulations by discounting and promoting the idea of 'healthier' cigarettes according to Associate Professor of Marketing at Swinburn University… Audio
