Australia
NSW on alert with community Covid-19 case
NSW has recorded one new locally acquired COVID-19 infection and expects more cases to be confirmed. Authorities believe the man, who has not been vaccinated, has been infectious since Friday. NSW… Audio
Politician accused of fake licence, Morrison defends actions
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to look at the allegations against Tasmanian Liberal candidate Adam Brooks, who two women said used a fake Victoria drivers licence to pretend he… Audio
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australian citizens returning home from India could face up to five years in jail and fines after the government made the journey temporarily illegal.
Aus PM to meet with alleged rape victim
To Australia now, where the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, is set to meet a former Liberal Party staffer, Brittany Higgins, later today. In February, Ms Higgins went public with allegations that she… Audio
Man who flew from Perth 'knew he should not be travelling to NZ' - Immigration boss
Despite Western Australia being in a three-day lockdown due to a community Covid-19 outbreak, it has been revealed a New Zealand citizen still managed to cross state lines to Sydney and fly from there… Video, Audio
Fears of major military crackdown in Papua
The killing of a senior officer in the Indonesia army in Papua has prompted President Joko Widodo to order a crackdown on rebel groups.
Perth travel could resume shortly with Covid lockdown now over
The Government will today announce whether travel can resume between New Zealand and Perth, following a 72-hour lockdown in the Australian city. Perth went into a short lockdown on Friday after a… Audio
Gerry Beckley: 'We now actually have a horse named No Name'
Founding member of the band America, Gerry Beckley, splits his time between Sydney and California — but due to Covid-19 has had to stay put for the time being, giving him the opportunity to focus on… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Heather Roy and Al Gillespie
Joining the Weekend Panel this morning is Heather Roy and Al Gillespie. Among other issues, they'll be discussing trans-Tasman relationships, New Zealand's future in the Five Eyes network, and the… Audio
NZ, Aust govt ministers to discuss Pacific
New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio and his Australian counterpart Senator Zed Seselja will meet in Auckland tomorrow.
Smiles between Mahuta, Payne despite trans-Tasman tensions
Australia and New Zealand's foreign ministers were all smiles during their first face-to-face meeting, despite an assortment of festering trans-Tasman tensions.
Marise Payne has made quick use of the… Video, Audio
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to look at how the vaccine rollout might be reset following updated medical advice recommending Australians over the age of 50 need the Pfizer… Audio
Trans-Tasman bubble makes travel easier
Nervous excitement is the best way to describe the emotions of those making the most of the newly opened Trans-Tasman travel bubble. The first flight from Australia arrived a short time ago and eleven… Audio
'The Crate Escape' stowaway looking for lost accomplices
Over 55 years ago, Welshman Brian Robson mailed himself to London from Australia in a crate, with the help of a couple of friends he would eventually lose touch with. Now, he wants to find those… Audio
Just half of Kiwis in favour of trans-Tasman travel bubble
The latest survey from Research New Zealand shows that only half of us are in favour of the trans-Tasman bubble, with fears of Australians bringing Covid-19 into the country being the main reason… Audio
Vaccination woes, clean-up after WA cyclone, honey wars
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about troubles with the country's vaccine roll-out, with a second man diagnosed with blood clots and criticism the government do enough… Audio
Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine not approved for Australia
Johnson & Johnson's one-dose Janssen vaccine will not be part of Australia's vaccine rollout, at least for now, after the federal government confirmed it would not purchase any doses from the company.
Auckland Airport's split terminal ready for trans-Tasman travel
Auckland Airport is putting the finishing touches on its new twin terminal in anticipation of the return of quarantine-free travel on April 19.
Travellers from countries outside the bubble will be… Video, Audio
Auckland Hospital doctors told not to fly to Australia
Doctors at Auckland Hospital have been told they can't fly to Australia for business or continuing education when the quarantine-free travel bubble opens later this month.
Auckland District Health… Audio