Australia
Australia's SBS drops Pacific language programmes
The Australian public broadcaster, SBS, is dropping a number of Pacific languages from its radio services.
First group of Australia's offshore detainees bound for US
Fifty-four refugees detained by Australia on Nauru and PNG's Manus Island have been accepted for resettlement in the United States.
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
Divisions over the same-sex marriage postal vote, Australia's media industry looks set for a major shake-up and what to do with the future of Australia's oversized tourist attractions such as the Big… Audio
Australia to open new detention camp in PNG
About two hundred men held at the Australian-run detention centre on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea are to be moved to a new facility within weeks.
Lawyers for "Nauru 19" seek help with costs
The team of Australian lawyers representing a group of Nauruans charged with offences relating to a pro-democracy protest more than two years ago are seeking donations to cover their expenses. Audio
Changes to Silver Ferns to take on Australia
Grace Rasmussen, Jane Watson, and Phoenix Karaka have missed out on the Silver Ferns squad for the Constellation Cup, with a younger crop of players preferred.
All bets off for TAB's Australian customers
A law change in Australia to stop undesirable betting agencies has forced out New Zealand's TAB.
'Fluffy' wins over shark-fearing Sydneysiders
This week, a great white shark washed ashore on Sydney's Manly Beach and instead of panicking, beachgoers helped save it. Shark biologist Culum Brown was heartened to see human goodness trump fear. Audio, Gallery
Layton to miss series against Silver Ferns
Experienced Australian netballer Sharni Layton will miss next month's Constellation Cup campaign against the Silver Ferns as she continues her leave of absence due to exhaustion.
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
The ballot papers for Australia's postal survey on same-sex marriage have now started going out; Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is leaning on private energy company AGL to abandon longstanding plans… Audio
Labour promises to challenge Australia's detention policy
The Labour Party is promising to challenge Australia over its detention policy, but won't commit to taking any action in retaliation.
World Challenge to end orphanage 'voluntourism'
The world's largest school-based volunteer organisation, which is active in New Zealand, is stopping its projects in orphanages.
NZ detainee calls for Labour's plan to resist Canberra
A father of four about to be deported from Perth is urging the Labour Party to make Australia's detention of scores of New Zealanders an election issue.
Turnbull calls for a 'Yes' vote for same-sex marriage
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged the country to vote yes in the postal survey on same-sex marriage.
Genevieve Blanchett: on theatre, architecture, Cate and coffee
Leos Janácek's opera Katya Kabanova is the story of a woman caught in a loveless marriage, who falls in love with another man, but ultimately doesn't find happiness. The opera debuted almost 100 years… Audio, Gallery
Australia adds to Pacific labour mobility
Up to 2,000 Pacific Islanders will be able to work in rural areas of Australia to cover shortages in low and semi-skilled jobs
Australia's tough tax rules like to bring change to NZ
Tougher tax rules in Australia are likely to prompt changes in New Zealand, as Inland Revenue prepares to cut up to 2000 jobs over the next four years. Audio
Australia save series in Bangladesh
Australia must address their tendency to collapse before this year's Ashes series against England, skipper Steve Smith said after his team levelled their two-test series against Bangladesh on…
Manus settlement proves duty of care - lawyer
A lawyer in Australia says the government has acceded it has a duty of care for its offshore detainees after reaching a settlement with men on Manus Island.
Australia detains NZ bikie again despite court win
A New Zealand-born motorcycle gang member who won a landmark case in Australia's highest court yesterday has been arrested in Perth.
