Australia
Turnbull names new Cabinet
Australia's new prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has appointed a new cabinet less than a week after taking up the reins.
After dinner sport courtesy of Corey Winder
Captain of The Sharp Blacks, New Zealand's national butcher squad which has just won the Tri-nations competition against Australia and the UK. Corey talks to Bryan about what it takes to be one of the… Audio
Nauru govt steps up attacks on media
The Nauru Government continues to attack the media in Australia and New Zealand over its coverage of the island nation.
Federated Farmers welcome Australian GM ruling
An Australian court ruling on genetically modified crops sets out neighbours' responsibilities and could be applied in New Zealand, Federated Farmers says.
NZ to challenge Australian immigration policy
The government wants Australia to change tough new immigration laws that have seen a rising number of New Zealanders detained and deported. Audio
Australia launches air strikes in Syria
Australia has launched its first air strikes inside Syria against Islamic State targets. Audio
Govt. 'not comfortable' with Australia's immigration policy
Justice Minister Amy Adams says Australia has got its hardline immigration policy wrong and treats New Zealanders far less generously than Australians are treated here. Audio
Will the Govt be able to get Australia to change its policy?
The government wants Australia to change its tough new immigration laws which have seen a rising number of New Zealanders being detained and deported. Audio
Australian senator calls for change to Nauru policy
An Australian Greens Senator says the country's new prime minister must show compassion and release the children held in detention in Nauru.
Snakes are getting trapped in toilets in Queensland
In north Queensland, thirsty snakes are getting trapped in toilets in their search for a drink. Audio
Australia starts air strikes in Syria
Australia's Defence Minister has confirmed fighter jets have carried out their first air strike in Syria. Audio
New Australian PM unlikely to mean new Pacific policies
An Australian foreign policy academic says another Prime Minister change does not spell optimisim for climate change action.
What's with all the political turmoil in Australia? That is the question
OPINION: Toby & Toby: It's been over a decade since an Australian PM has managed to serve a full first term. Are leadership spills becoming a new national sport?
Long road to Australian policing in PNG
An Australian academic says there are a lot of issues to sort through before Australian police can take up front-line duties in Papua New Guinea.
Australia correspondent - Bernard Keane
Bernard Keane on the quickly changing face of Australia's government. Audio
Malcolm Turnbull is sworn in as Australia's new Prime Minister
Malcolm Turnbull was sworn in as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia yesterday. Audio
Australia's central bank moved to the sidelines
Australia's central bank looks to have definitely moved to the sidelines and will now watch and wait on the interest rate front. Audio
Five PMs in Five years for Australia
An emeritus professor of political science at the University of Sydney, Rod Tiffen, says Australian politicians are far more ruthless now than ever before. Audio
PM says business as usual after Australian leadership change
The Prime Minister says while Malcolm Turnbull will be a more moderate face for the top job in Australia, it will be business as usual for trans Tasman relations. Audio
