Australia
New Zealander stuck in Peru during Covid-19 lockdown gets back to UK
We've been speaking with Jo Tovee, a Kiwi stuck in Lima amid some fraught circumstances as a tourist during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since we last caught up with Jo, she managed to get on a UK… Audio
Dozens feared missing off boat in Solomons amid cyclone
Dozens of people are reportedly missing at sea in Solomon Islands after a passenger ferry ignored maritime warnings and embarked on an island crossing during Cyclone Harold.
Australia spends $200b on economic welfare during Covid
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about Prime Minister Scott Morrison's spending programme to help get Australia through the Covid crisis - and how a new unemployment… Audio
How will the Jobkeeper benefit help Kiwis working in Australia
Kiwi broadcaster and journalist Pam Corkery is now living in Australia and joinsThe Panel to discuss how the Australian Government's Jobkeeper benefit will help New Zealanders working there. Audio
The challenges of isolating in a holiday park during Covid-19
Steve and Jacqui Clark have lived in Brunei for the last four years, but returned to NZ for a holiday just before the country's Covid-19 restrictions kicked into gear. The couple are now holed up in a… Audio
Kiwi stuck in Peru: 'We're getting much more disheartened'
New Zealander Jo Tovee is stranded in Lima after Peru went into a state of emergency while she was on holiday there. She has now been forced to find new accommodation at short notice after her hostel… Audio
Australias Covid Response
Associate professor Adam Kamradt-Scott, an infectious diseases expert at Sydney University's Centre for International Security Studies - in the past he was part of a small team tasked with revising… Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis left unemployed in Australia head home
New Zealanders who have lost their jobs across the ditch are looking to move back home.
Australia won't be giving government support to Kiwi who are living and working there.
Advocate for New… Audio
Michael Portillo's Great Australian Railway Journeys
Accompanied by his distinctively colourful wardrobe, former UK cabinet minister turned TV presenter Michael Portillo travelled almost 15,000km around 'The Lucky Country' by train for his latest… Audio
New Zealander in French Guiana riding out Covid-19 storm
Nicholas Holmes travelled in French Guiana to pick his daughter up and take her back for a holiday in his home country, but he now finds himself locked down in a Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni apartment… Audio
The skies have opened
Greg Jerry's New South Wales farm has finally had rain. After three years of drought the grass is green and up to his knees in places. Audio, Gallery
The skies have opened
Greg Jerry's New South Wales farm has finally had rain. After three years of drought the grass is green and up to his knees in places.
AudioAustralia's Covid cases double in two days
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the impact of Covid-19 in Australia, with an announcement on mass gatherings expected shortly. Qantas has axed 90 per cent of its international flights… Audio
Pell legal case 'the most spectacular in Australia since Lindy Chamberlain'
Australia's top court has reserved its ruling on whether Cardinal George Pell's bid to quash his sexual abuse convictions has been successful. Jeremy Gans is a Professor at the Melbourne Law School… Audio
Former Manus Island detainee warns UN of Australia copycats
A man formerly detained on Manus Island has warned the United Nations that other countries are "copying" human rights abuses perpetrated by Australia.
Australia set to release Covid-19 stimulus package
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about plans by the Federal government to spend billions to help protect Australians against coronavirus, as the number of cases there climbs… Audio
Australia's minister for Pacific in PNG for talks
Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific is in Papua New Guinea this week.
Manus Island refugee musician blocked from studio
A Manus Island refugee and musician detained in an Australian hotel is being prevented from recording his new song. Audio
Deportation row, sick economy, AAP newswire closes
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about how Australian ministers are still grumbling about Jacinda Ardern's blast at Scott Morrison over Kiwi deportees, Australia's Reserve… Audio
Pace trio return to Black Caps ODI squad
The Black Caps will have their front-line ODI pace attack to call on for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series in Australia.