Australia
Abbott blames the media for his demise
The former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has blamed a febrile media culture and poll-driven panic for his demise in his final speech as the country's leader. Audio
Karen Middleton in Canberra on Australia's new Prime Minister
Karen Middleton discusses the Australian political coup in which Malcolm Turnbull ousted Tony Abbott as Prime Minister and Liberal party leader. Audio
Malcolm Turnbull promises economic vision
Malcolm Turnbull will be sworn in as the 29th prime minister of Australia after defeating Tony Abbott in a surprise Liberal leadership ballot. Audio
Australia's new prime minister Malcolm Turnbull
Australia's new prime minister Malcolm Turnbull touted his economic leadership credentials as superior to those of Tony Abbott who he ousted last night. Audio
In sudden vote, Malcolm Turnbull ousts Tony Abbott
Malcolm Turnbull is the new Prime Minister of Australia after ousting Tony Abbott last night. Audio
Andrew Little says Australian leadership coup "not a good look"
There has been little reaction so far from New Zealand politicians to the change in leader across the Tasman. Audio
Malcom Turnbull ousts Tony Abbott as Australia's Prime Minister
Tony Abbott has been ousted as Australia's Prime Minister. Audio
Malcolm Turnbull topples Tony Abbott
Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been toppled by Malcolm Turnbull. In the shock late night vote, Malcom Turnbull was elected the new leader of the Liberal Party 54 to 44. Audio
Signs New Caledonia blockade could resume
There are signs in New Caledonia that truck drivers, who protested last month about a dispute over nickel exports, are poised to restart their blockades.
Tony Abbott likely to face leadership challenge
It looks increasingly likely Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott will face a leadership challenge before the year is out.
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
El Niño drought looms for cyclone-hit Vanuatu
In Vanuatu, six months after Cyclone Pam devastated the country, there are fears an El Niño-linked drought could create major food shortages. Audio
Kiwis in detention 'collateral damage'
New Zealanders held in Australian detention centres appear to be collateral damage from a tougher stance on immigration, says John Key. Audio
Kiwis in detention centres may be result of tougher immigration
The growing number of New Zealanders held in Australian detention centres may be the collateral damage from that country's tougher approach on immigration according to the Prime Minister. Audio
Jim Parker in Australia
Australia's oil and gas sector is the subject of a new takeover play which could reshape the industry. Audio
'News' I read on my holidays
OPINION: If travel broadens the mind, then the local knowledge you acquire on your travels deepens it.
Elderly woman killed in alleged road rage incident
A 97-year-old Queensland woman has died after her car was allegedly rammed by a man during an alleged road rage incident in which nine other vehicles were damaged. The woman...
Kiribati's Tong slams Dutton over joke
The president of Kiribati has labelled Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton as morally irresponsible for making a vulgar joke about rising sea levels in the Pacific.
Australia's Dutton overheard joking about rising seas in Pacific
Australia's immigration minister has been overheard quipping about the plight of Pacific countries facing rising sea levels from climate change.
