Australia
Ukraine invasion: China eyes the Indo-Pacific - Australian intelligence boss
Australia's intelligence chief says a "troubling new strategic convergence" between Beijing and Moscow has developed and the risk of "major power conflict" has grown since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Crusaders' Jason Ryan stoked with Fiji Drua's first win
Crusaders' assistant coach Jason Ryan says he is thrilled that the Fiji Drua were able to rack up their first win in the Super Rugby Pacific competition last week.
'Very dangerous' situation: Severe weather continues to pummel NSW, Queensland
The NSW premier says "things will get worse before they get better" with up to 200mm of rain expected.
'Rain bomb' hits Australia's northeast, killing seven
A severe storm system pummelled Australia's northeastern city of Brisbane on Sunday, causing evacuations, power outages and school closures as the death toll climbed to seven from accompanying flash…
Drivers swept away in flash floods in Australia, more rain to come
Widespread flash floods unleashed by heavy rain in Australia have swept cars off the road and drowned motorists, including an emergency services volunteer.
Australia: Borders reopen, AGL takeover, China flashpoint
Australia commentator Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the reopening of Australia's borders after 704 days, who are the first arrivals likely to be? Australian tech billionaire Mike… Audio
Post-tsunami: Supporting Tongan workers amid Covid-19
In the aftermath of the volcanic eruption and tsunami, a range of support measures have been implemented by key stakeholders to support Tongan seasonal workers in NZ as they come to terms with the…
Norfolk lawyer chasing a seat in Aust federal parliament
A Norfolk Island lawyer standing in this year's federal elections in Australia hopes to make people aware of the plight of the island and Canberra's mismanagement of it.
Australia: PM's charm offensive, Canberra protest, Qantas 'price gouging'
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at Prime Minister Scott Morrison's attempt to turn on the charm with his family and a ukulele performance ahead of the federal election, even as two… Audio
Isolation requirements for those entering NZ from Aus relaxed
Isolation requirements for those entering the country from Australia are about to become much more flexible.
A seven day self isolation period will begin at the end of the month, for vaccinated New… Video, Audio
Ron Brierley released from jail early due to declining health
Ron Brierley has been released from Sydney's Long Bay jail without having to serve his full original sentence.
Grace Tame received 'threatening' phone call regarding PM's reputation
Grace Tame says a senior member of an organisation funded by the Australian government asked her not to say anything controversial about Scott Morrison, in a "threatening" phone call while she was…
Australia: Anti-vax protesters, PM's poll trouble, apology to women
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the anti-vax protest that has tried to take over Parliament House in Canberra. Meanwhile Covid has ripped through aged care homes… Audio
Australia counts its koalas and there are surprisingly few left
There used to be millions of koalas in Australia. Now there are just 90 thousand in Queensland and NSW. A new report says that'll drop to 63,000 by 2032 and is calling for koalas to be declared… Audio
Peter Fitzsimons, are Australians ready to ditch the monarchy?
Former Australian rugby player and author Peter Fitzsimons is the chair of the Australian Republic Movement. He has launched a new campaign called the "Australian Choice" model. The idea is to… Audio
Covid-19 cases fall in NSW and Victoria, but death toll mounting
Case numbers are falling in Australia's NSW and Victoria, but both states are still grappling with deaths and relying heavily on rapid antigen tests.
Australian PM says his government was too optimistic before Omicron surge
Australia's prime minister says his government had been too optimistic about the impact of Covid-19 vaccinations leading to disappointment and exhaustion when the Omicron variant hit.
Australia: May election likely, RAT tests for students and 'Woden the Bogan'
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about a likely May election and how Scott Morrison is struggling in the latest polling. School's back from summer - and all students will… Audio
Australia's HMAS Adelaide suffers power failure during Tongan aid mission
A massive electrical power failure has crippled the Australian Navy's largest warship as it completes its humanitarian mission to Tonga after the 14 January eruption.
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Across the Tasman, on Australia Day there is much finger-pointing over who is responsible for the inability to buy rapid antigen tests, or RATs, as parents prepare to send their kids back to school… Audio
