Australia
Australians prepare to head to the polls
Australian Election - It's been called a marathon election campaign, and after eight weeks it's nearing the finish line, reports Demelza Leslie. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the Ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. And there's only one thing to talk about today - the Australian election. Audio
Same sex marriage back in Australian spotlight
Today is the final day of campaigning before Australians go to the polls on Saturday. And one of the main debates has been over same sex marriage. The two leaders agree it should happen, but they are… Audio
Australian polls show a lot of voters not convinced
The finish line of the marathon Australian election campaign is in sight. We talk to the Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation, Michelle Grattan, as Australia prepares to go to the… Audio
Norfolk campaigners claim big backing in London
One of the campaigners trying to retain Norfolk Island's self government says they are receiving more and more international backing.
Kiwis speak out ahead of Aus election
New Zealanders living in Australia are hoping they'll get a better deal following the result of this weekend's federal election. Audio
Australian election: very close contest for government benches
Its just two days to the Australian election. Audio
Australia faces seventh PM in nine years
Australian Election - Voters will be wondering if Saturday's election will finally put an end to leadership spills, writes Demelza Leslie.
Jim Parker on proposed scaling back of housing tax breaks
An update from Australia with our correspondent in Sydney, Jim Parker. Audio
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
The latest from the final days of the Australian election campaign. Audio
Pundits hope poll will end Australia's leadership churn
This weekend Australia could elect its seventh Prime Minister in nine years. After leadership spill after leadership spill, analysts have told our reporter Demelza Leslie they're hoping the leadership… Audio
Australian MPs fight for must-win seats
Australian Election - With only days left, the fight for crucial marginal seats such as Parramatta in west Sydney is ramping up, reports Demelza Leslie.
Former NSW minister found guilty of misconduct
Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid has been found guilty of misconduct in public office by Australia's Supreme Court.
Battleground seats must-wins in Aussie election
With less than four days until the Australian federal election, the fight for key marginal Western Sydney seats, such as Parramatta, is ramping up. Audio
Steady hands needed in Australia, says Turnbull
Australian Election - Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has officially launched his bid for re-election, saying the country needs steady hands in the wake of the UK's Brexit vote.
NZ stands by offer to take 150 refugees from Australian-run centres
The Prime Minister stands by the government's offer to take 150 asylum seekers from offshore Australian detention centres.
Ransom 'likely' paid for release of miners
A security consultant believes a ransom was paid to free seven men, including a New Zealander, kidnapped in Nigeria, but says no-one will ever admit it. Audio
Social Agency says low income people forgotten
With the median house price in Sydney topping a million dollars, the Australian dream of owning your own home is fast fading. Demelza Leslie talks to social agencies who are dismayed housing… Audio
Australian political parties nervous after Brexit vote
Australians head to the polls this weekend to decide who will govern for the next three years - and the Brexit result has some political parties nervous of a similar protest vote. Video, Audio
