Kevin Rudd
Kevin Rudd's leadership is under threat this morning
The country is poised for a leadership spill with Labor Party MP's holding a ballot at 11am New Zealand time. Audio
Australian soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan
Three Australian commandos are dead after a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, the largest loss of life in any incident in Australia's near decade of involvement in the country. Audio
Australian opposition considers dole ban for under 30s
The leader of the Australian opposition is considering banning the dole for job seekers under the age of thirty - in an effort to make them take jobs in areas with skill shortages. Audio
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
Kevin Rudd is trying to get an emissions trading scheme through. Audio
New Zealand backs Australia's ETS delay
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the delay to 2011 despite earlier saying it would be reckless to put it off. Audio
Aussie bike gangs
Speaking from Washington, the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has weighed into the gang debate. Audio
Fire memorial
Australians spent yesterday remembering those who died in the Victiorian bushfires in a national day of mourning. Audio
Bush Fires
Australia's worst ever bush fires are this afternoon continuing their march threatening more lives and homes. Audio
Australian fires (part 3)
Hell on Earth is how the most devastating fires ever seen in Australia are being described as they continue to rage across the state Victoria. Audio
Australian fires (part 2)
Thousands of firefighters are continuing to battle the deadliest bushfires ever seen in Australia. Audio
The World Economic Forum's Sound Banks Report
NZ's banking system made the report's Top 10, scoring 6.6 out of a possible 7, just point one behind Australia. Audio
Fiji Accusing NZ and Australia of 'Bullying Tactics'
The Pacific Forum voted unanimously to consider suspending Fiji if it did not hold elections by March 2009. Audio
Motorists Bracing for Further Petrol Price Rises
New Zealand oil companies say any decision on raising petrol prices will be made today. Audio
Australian Regional Body Plan
Australian PM Kevin Rudd says his plan for Asia-Pacific can work, despite former PM Paul Keating saying it is unachievable. Audio
NZ-Australia Political Ties
Kevin Rudd and Helen Clark pledge to work closely on climate change and problems in the South Pacific. Audio
Aussie PM Popularity
Australian polls suggest Kevin Rudd is enjoying the best of political honeymoons, with an approval rating of 70 percent. Audio
Australia's Prime Minister Has Apologised
Zita Wallace was part of a group who helped draft today's apology and was in parliament listening to the historic speech. Audio
Australia Says Sorry
Prime minister, Kevin Rudd, prepares to issue an unprecedented formal apology to Aborigines in the House today. Audio