Australia
McLaughlin fastest in Pukekohe practice
Local driver Scott McLaughlin sits on top of the timing charts after a testing day of practice for the Auckland 500 at Pukekohe.
NZer facing deportation upon return from Syria
A New Zealander returning to Perth from Syria has run foul of Australian Immigration and faces deportation as early as tomorrow. Warren Marriner, who's 49 and from Waitara, was detained at Perth… Audio
Trans-Tasman cricket, good vs evil
OPINION: Good versus evil; the nice guy versus the dastardly villain. That's how the three-Test cricket series underway at the Gabba is being portrayed.
McLaughlin looking to turn around season
It's been a V8s season to forget for Scott McLaughlin but there's still a chance for the proud New Zealander to replicate the favourite moment of his career this weekend.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Australia on the brink of 400 after day one
Day one of the first test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane has come to an end with the hosts making 389 for the loss of two wickets on a hot Gabba pitch.
Abuse inquiry told of school counsellor in a soundproof room
To Australia, and disturbing revelations about a school counsellor in a soundproofed room and how elite schools ignored boys' claims he was abusing them. Audio
Legal action against VW in Australia
To Australia, where more than 90 thousand car owners have joined in the country's first class action against Volkswagen and Audi for cheating on emissions tests. Audio
Australian Immigration minister visits Jordan refugee camp
Australia's immigration minister has personally handed over the first refugee visas in Jordan, to families fleeing the war in Syria. Audio
Extradited NZer in court accused of murder
A New Zealander has appeared in a Brisbane court today charged with murder after being extradited yesterday. Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Trans-tasman sports; rugby, netball and cricket. Sirs and Dames. GST tax laws. The Melbourne Cup winner. Audio
Warner calls out Baz over comments
David Warner has laid down a marker for Australia's upcoming Test series against New Zealand, calling out Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum for comments he made about Australia's on-field behaviour.
Prince of Penzance wins Melbourne Cup
New Zealand-bred horse Prince of Penzance has claimed a surprise victory at the Melbourne Cup, with Michelle Payne becoming the first female jockey to finish first. Audio
Excitement builds at 2015 Melbourne Cup
About 200 family members and friends have flown to Australia to cheer on Who Shot Thebarman - one of New Zealand's best chances in the Melbourne Cup.
Black Cap spinner looking forward to Gabba bounce
The New Zealand spinner Mark Craig is looking forward to the prospect of playing in the first cricket test against Australia in Brisbane on Thursday.
Australian anti-republicans unhappy
Anti-republicans in Australia have railed against Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's decision to ditch knights and dames Audio
Australia bringing in screening for fetal alcohol disorder
Australia is on the verge of bringing in screening of young people for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Audio
Australia navy alongside China's in disputed sea
The Australian Navy is conducting live fire exercises alongside Chinese warships not far from disputed artificial islands of the South China Sea. Audio
Knights and dames dropped in Australia - again
Only a year after it was re-introduced, the Australian prime minister has dumped knights and dames from the Order of Australia. Audio
Australia ditches knights and dames
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has dumped knights and dames from the country's honours system.
