Australia
Who will be Australia's new Prime Minister?
Australia will have a new Prime Minister by tomorrow afternoon - but will it be Peter Dutton or Scott Morrison? Sky News deputy political editor Kieran Gilbert talks to John Campbell. Audio
Aus parliament shut-down
It's all because the Liberal Party needs to decide on its new leader after a spill against PM Malcolm Turnbull. Jill Sheppard is a Lecturer at the School of Politics and International Relations at ANU… Audio
Senior ministers pull support from Turnbull
Three cabinet ministers have withdrawn support from Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, dealing a severe blow to his chances of remaining prime minister.
Australia's Labor joins calls for Nauru children to go to NZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is softening her language over whether she will meet with refugees on Nauru when she visits the island for the Pacific Islands Forum in September. This comes as pressure… Audio
Australian political quakes not helpful - Peters
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to face another vote on his leadership this morning as pressure continues to mount after Tuesday's failed bid by Peter Dutton. Deputy Prime… Audio
Two changes to All Blacks line up for Auckland Bledisloe Test
The All Blacks have made just two injury-enforced changes to their starting line up for this Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match against Australia at Eden Park. Here to tell us what they are is RNZ's rugby… Audio
Australian PM's hold on power still shaky
Analysis - Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is mortally wounded, there is blood in the water and the entire political apparatus is on the scent, writes Laura Tingle.
Aus PM on his last legs?
It looks like Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull could be on his last legs. The go through PMs at a rate of knots. No Prime Minister who has won an Australian election since 2004 has lasted… Audio
Turnbull Terminal?
Australia correspondent, Karen Middleton on what next for Prime Minister Malcolm Tunrbull and challenger Peter Dutton after yesterday's leadership vote. Plus more details on a record drought for New… Audio
Dutton's hardline treatment of refugees 'besmirched Australia'
An Australian immigration lawyer believes New Zealanders detained in Australia may have a window of opportunity for them to stay now that Peter Dutton has resigned. Audio
Australian govt tumult ongoing as ministers offer resignations
Australia's political leadership is in turmoil. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a challenge from Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Monday but nine ministers have since offered their… Audio
Australian leadership spill: What does it mean for NZ?
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says it's too early to say whether the resignation of Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton will have any effect on trans-Tasman policy. Mr Dutton has… Audio
FRANZ diplomats make humanitarian trip to Vanuatu's Maewo
Diplomats in Vanuatu from France, Australia and New Zealand make humanitarian trip to Maewo.
What's next for Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull?
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has survived a leadership challenge - for now. Mr Turnbull defeated Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton in the vote for the leadership of the Liberal Party… Video, Audio
Turnbull survives
There's speculation in Australian media that Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull will call an early election after he staved-off a leadership challenge in the form of Peter Dutton. The PM carried out a… Audio
Michelle Grattan on Australia's leadership wrangles
In the last few hours Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called for a spill and then survived a challenge from Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton. Mr Dutton then resigned. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull under leadership threat - analysis
The latest political poll in Australia has revealed plummeting support for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, as supporters of Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton say he is leaning towards a challenge… Audio
NZ heli pilot killed battling fires in Australia's NSW coast
A helicopter pilot killed while battling fires on New South Wales's south coast yesterday was a New Zealander.
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. Audio
