Australia
First woman to coach NFL visiting NZ
Dr Jen Welter was the first female coach in the NFL in 2015. Then she became the head coach of the Australia women's national team in 2017. She talks to Charlotte about the gender imbalance in sports… Audio
'Abolish the monarchy' protests held on Australian day of mourning for the Queen
Crowds have gathered across Australia for 'abolish the monarchy' protests on the country's national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
Dr Lachlan McIver: making life and death decisions
Dr Lachlan McIver is an Australian doctor who's worked in some of the world's wildest and most remote places. He specialised as a rural generalist and his work in humanitarian medicine has taken him… Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Karen says the republic debate is rumbling following the Queen's death. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Government have been saying is not the time to discuss future governance, that it should… Audio
Otago museum to return Indigenous Australian artefacts
Six cultural artefacts of Indigenous Australians held in an Otago museum will be returned more than a century after they were taken.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy takes us off the beaten track to Bruny Island, off the coast of Hobart, and returns to Uluru, where climbing of the sacred rock ceased in 2019, but tourism is bigger than ever. Audio
Fiji leader's son facing domestic violence charges in Sydney
The son of Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is facing criminal charges in Australia over domestic violence-related allegations.
Kiribati Government hits out again at judiciary
The Government of Kiribati says it will soon have an acting chief justice in place, following the suspension of Chief Justice Bill Hastings.
New Zealand's over-60s cricket team to compete in veterans' world cup final
While the Black Caps floundered in Australia, another New Zealand cricket team was sweeping all before it across the Tasman.
Motion of no confidence over Kiribati's treatment of judges
The Kiribati opposition is planning to bring a motion of no confidence in the Government of President Taneti Maamau. Audio
Australia: Queen's death + republic debate, another damning casino report
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at the republic debate that's been reignited by the Queen's death - what's it's overall level of support and how has it been overtaken by issues around… Audio
Australian man killed by kangaroo he kept as pet, police say
An Australian man has died after being attacked by a kangaroo he had been keeping as a pet, police say.
Kiwi in Australian hospital after allegedly attacking boatie, setting yacht ablaze
An NZ woman who allegedly torched a yacht moored in the Whitsundays Islands off Australia following an altercation with the man who lived onboard is in a serious condition in hospital after suffering…
Legal body condemns Kiribati govt over judiciary moves
The New Zealand Law Society has raised its concerns at the Kiribati government's suspension of its three remaining Court of Appeal judges.
Ocean rescue for sailors on damaged yacht underway
A rescue mission is underway to save a pair of sailors in the Tasman Sea after their vessel encountered severe weather, was taking on water and had sustained damaged to its steering.
Australia needs workers but a million are stuck at the door
A blow-out in visa processing times in Australia has left about a million prospective workers stuck in limbo, worsening the acute staff shortages that have crippled businesses.
Australia's labour shortage should be filled by teens, retail group argues
Australian teenagers as young as 13-years-old should be used to fill massive labour shortages, according to a retail industry body.
Labour shortage should be filled by teens - Australian retail group
Australian teenagers as young as 13 should be used to fill massive labour shortages, according to a retail industry body.
At the moment, different states have different rules about what age is… Video, Audio
Australia: Teacher's Pet conviction, Crikey gets sued, nurses shortage
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at the conviction for Chris Dawson in the so-called Teacher's Pet murder; why a news outlet dared Lachlan Murdoch to sue it (and is now being sued)...and… Audio
Australia: Secret Ministries inquiry, Farnham voice, scrum objection
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flagging a formal inquiry into his predecessor's five secret ministerial portfolios. Yesterday… Audio
