Australia
Queensland murder trial over Kiwi's death begins today
The trial of the man accused of killing a New Zealand tourist on Queensland's Gold Coast begins today in Brisbane.
Robert Forster: Grant McLennan and the Go-Betweens
Kim Hill talks to Brisbane singer-songwriter Robert Forster, best known for his work with songwriting partner Grant McLennan, with whom he co-founded The Go-Betweens. The band, formed in 1977, made… Audio
Sport: Giles shows more than book-smarts in Fiji
Australian part- time student Matthew Giles is leading the Fiji Golf International at Natadola Bay heading into today's third round.
The End of Aussie Fords
The last Australian-made Ford has rolled off the assembly line, marking the end of more than 90 years of car-making. We ask motoring commentator Allan Dick what this means for the automotive industry.
…Woman killed after car driven into house during funeral
A man has been accused of deliberately driving into a house where mourners were gathering in Queensland, killing one woman and injuring 12.
Ford reaches end of road in Australia after 90 years
It is the end of the road for Ford across the Tasman today, with the company halting car production in Australia after 90 years.
Bank bosses appear before Australian committee
Across the Tasman, the most likely outcome of the recent parliamentary testimony by Australia's top bankers, will be the creation of a permanent banking tribunal to deal with customer complaints. Audio
The Week That Was with Te Radar and Irene Pink
Radar and Pinky Agnew discuss what makes people think you're 'creepy', clown sightings spreading, and Australia is slighty off on maps. Audio
Australians who stripped to 'budgie smugglers' free to leave Malaysia
Nine Australians who stripped at the Malaysian Grand Prix have been charged with public nuisance but are free to leave the country after apologising.
South Australia blackout stokes Aussie coal industry
The storm-driven blackout that hit South Australia last week has fired up the debate about renewable energy. Audio
Authorities blame Kiwis' Medicare woes on automatic letters
Automatic letters were responsible for New Zealanders in Australia erroneously being told their public healthcare access was being revoked, Australian authorities say.
Woman loses bid to become Australia's first deaf juror
A Queensland woman has lost a High Court battle to become the first deaf juror in Australia.
'Aussie blokey behaviour' no excuse for Malaysia 'budgie smuggler' incident - Bishop
Bad behaviour by Australians overseas cannot be excused by the 'blokey culture' at home, says Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
Australia Correspondent Bernard Keane
In Australia a parliamentary committee is quizzing the CEOs of the four major banks amid concerns of the dominance of major lenders. Audio
NZers getting cut from Medicare in Australia
Some New Zealanders are being cut off from free public healthcare in Australia despite being eligible for it.
Australians arrested over Malaysian 'budgie smugglers'
Nine Australian tourists arrested in Malaysia for stripping to swimwear featuring the Malaysian flag could face charges, police say.
Aust banks under political spotlight
Across the Tasman, Australia's big four banks will be under the political spotlight this week as they face tough questions about their business practices and profits. Audio
Power still out for 13,000 homes in Western Australia
About 13,000 properties remain without power in Perth and Western Australia's south-west after high winds brought down trees, with a severe weather warning still in place for a large part of the…
Jim Parker from Sydney
Across the Tasman, and the long-running dominance by trade unions of Australia's superannuation system is under threat. Audio
Jailed would-be IS fighter could be deported to NZ
A would-be foreign fighter jailed in Australia for trying to leave for Syria is likely to be deported back to New Zealand, but his lawyer says he's no security threat.
