Australia
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
Jim Parker in Australia
The Turnbull Government is flagging the possibility of a cut in company tax in the upcoming budget to spur jobs' growth. Audio
Fixing asbestos pipes could cost Australia billions
Water consumers could face a charge of $AU8 billion ($NZ9b) to safely remove asbestos piping in Australia, according to the nation's peak water industry body.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh who joins us from Tasmania this morning. Audio
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
Bernard Keane discusses the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's double dissolution election ploy. Audio
Australia's PM threatens early election
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has threatened federal parliament with an early election. Audio
Second day of protest by Nauru asylum seekers
Asylum seekers on Nauru have held a second day of protest at the time it's taken to process their applications for refugee status.
Australia backpacker tax might drive workers to NZ
The Australian horticulture industry is worried that a new backpacker tax will drive most of their seasonal workers to New Zealand.
Petition launched in protest of Wicked Campers
An Australian woman has launched a petition in protest of 'sexually explicit' campervan slogans. Audio
Game changers: Pacific RSE workers in NZ
Pacific Islanders participating in New Zealand's RSE scheme say the work is of great benefit to them and their home communities. Video
Australia set for early election if bills don't pass
Australia will hold an early election in July if the Senate fails to pass laws aimed at curbing union corruption.
Australian public servants strike over pay talks
Public servants at government departments across Australia have begun a series of strikes today after several years of failed pay negotiations. Staff at Medicare, Centrelink, the Tax Office, Defence…
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
Jim Parker from Sydney
Across the Tasman, and a government shake-up of competition law there has created big rifts with the big business community lining up against small business and consumer groups. Audio
Indonesia's FM challenges Australia to settle more refugees
Indonesia's foreign minister has challenged Australia and other countries to pull more weight in dealing with refugees.
New broadband cable boosts Asia links
A broadband cable to Australia to be laid this month will combat a projected 1100 percent increase in New Zealand internet traffic.
Australia getting too expensive for migrants
To Australia, where the high cost of settling and living in the country's biggest city is said to be making it harder to attract businesses and talent. Audio
Weather to play its part in Black Caps T20 game
The weather is set to play a part in New Zealand's World T20 clash with Australia in Dharamsala tonight.
Melbourne pizza boss the prime suspect in murder
Police investigating the murder of a gangland lawyer on a Melbourne street say they suspect a pizza store owner who's said to be the city's mafia boss. Audio
Australians confident heading into Black Caps game
Australia are more than capable of trumping New Zealand in a World Twenty20 spin shootout, according to Shane Watson.
