Australia
Aust minister says the people oppose aid increases
Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific says the vast majority of Australians do not want increases in aid spending.
Tweak to Australia's immigration policy sees less overseas Asians
New Zealanders in Australia are now getting visas previously granted to mostly overseas-based Asians.
Silver Ferns' finals hopes far beyond reach
The Silver Ferns will have to beat Gold medal favourites Australia tomorrow to continue their record of appearing in every final of the Commonwealth Games. Video, Audio
Australia raises concerns about debt risk in Pacific
Australia's International Development Minister Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has raised concerns about how unsustainable levels of debt risk destablising Pacific nations.
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
Fallout from the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull notching up his 30th losing poll in a row; and yet another media expose of awful cruelty on live export vessels has put the government in a… Audio
Success and heartbreak for NZ at Commonwealth Games
Linda Villumsen won silver in the women's 25km road trial, while Hamish Bond won bronze despite only cycling for 18 months. Meanwhile, Laurel Hubbard has withdrawn from her competition due to injury… Video, Audio
Claims China wants Vanuatu wharf for a naval base
There is a furore in Australia over concerns China is aiming to make a huge wharf it has built at Luganville in Vanuatu a naval base. Audio
Financial downturn for Australian Rugby
The financial cost of Australian rugby's horror 2017 has become clearer, with Rugby Australia posting a $7.5 million reversal.
Prince of Wales to visit Vanuatu today
The Prince of Wales, who is on a tour of Australia to coincide with the Commonwealth Games, is to visit Vanuatu today.
‘He was made to get down on all fours like a dog to get his food’
A teenager who has allegedly been kept in isolation in an Australian youth detention centre for 339 days wants desperately to be transferred to adult prison. Comments
Rugby Australia to talk to Folau over gay comments
Rugby Australia will grill Israel Folau over his use of social media after the Wallabies superstar's latest homophobic comment, which is in stark contrast to the position of its major sponsor.
Sport: Fifita's Origin sacrifice admirable says Tonga coach
The brave decision by Andrew Fifita to commit to Tonga over New South Wales is highlighted by the financial sacrifice the player is making, the Tonga rugby league coach says.
Academic sees key role for NZ/Aust in Nauru law saga
There are further calls for New Zealand and Australia to help Nauru establish a functioning judiciary.
Australia correspondent - Karen Middleton
Six police from Victoria are under investigation after they attacked a disability pensioner when they were called to his home for a mental health check; the three Australian cricketers at the heart of… Audio
The bid to prosecute Aung San Suu Kyi
Lawyers in Melbourne have filed a private prosecution application against Myanmar's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on charges of crimes against humanity. The Attorney General says that the Myanmar leader… Audio
Call for action as Nauru drops Australian High Court
The loss of independent oversight on court decisions in Nauru is very concerning, says an Australian law academic.
Australia thumped in final test
Australia's controversy-plagued cricket tour of South Africa has ended with a chaotic collapse and record-breaking defeat in Johannesburg, where the hosts have triumphed by 492 runs to complete a…
Australia thumped in final test
Australia's controversy-plagued cricket tour of South Africa has ended with a chaotic collapse and record-breaking defeat in Johannesburg, where the hosts have triumphed by 492 runs to complete a…
Banned Australian cricketers set to appeal
Cricket Australia is bracing for another week and a half of uncertainty over the ball-tampering saga, with the shamed trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft all strongly considering…
Will New Zealand follow alarming trends in Australian politics
The Australian Election Study says the model of Australian politics is breaking down due to a dramatic polarisation over the last two decades. The Panel talks to Politik journalist, Richard Harman… Audio
