Australia
New Australian visa seems a resounding success
Australia's new access category for aspiring migrants from Pacific Island countries appears to be off to a great start. Audio
'Overwhelming success': Thousands register for Australia's PEV ballot
Over 56,000 applicants from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste applied for the Pacific Engagement visa, the head of ANU's Development Policy Centre says.
London's calling, but more New Zealanders aren't picking up
Young Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers, but are finding that the traditional London OE looks different than it did for earlier generations Audio
Australia: Union rebellion, student cap, first class fiasco
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the massive protest by construction workers angry at the federal Labor government and in support of a controversial union forced… Audio
Australia: Airlines under scrutiny for not offering refunds
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about how airlines that unreasonably cancel or delay flights are coming under greater scrutiny to provide a better deal for jilted travelers. The… Audio
Tuvalu 'on verge of ratifying' Falepili Union - Feleti Teo
The Prime Minister says the agreement commits Australia to help Tuvalu with climate adaptation, and he's also had conversation with Fiji PM to develop a similar bilateral agreement.
Hottest winter temperature ever recorded in Australia
Yampi Sound reached 41.6C on Monday afternoon, a new winter temperature record for Australia.
Geopolitics can hinder 'development and security' of Pacific islands, think tank reveals
Lowy Institue's new research has found that "island countries are leveraging major power competition", but it "can distract from the Pacific's most pressing needs".
Kiwi mum Ellen Craig sentenced for killing toddler at Australian cult in 1987
It took nearly 35 years for Ellen Craig to be arrested and another three years in custody before she was finally sentenced.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Australia correspondent Brad Foster gives us the rundown on another loss for The Wallabies and more news from the lucky country. Audio
How an insulin pill could revolutionise diabetes treatment
The diabetic holy grail of an oral pill to supply insulin, instead of an injection, is headed to clinical trials. The lead researcher tells RNZ's Saturday Morning why their 'smart pill' is so… Audio
Australia: Calls to temporarily stop accepting Palestinians
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about a call from leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, for a temporary ban on accepting Palestinian refugees fleeing Israel's war in Gaza. The… Audio
NZ, Aus pour almost NZ$50m for Pacific humanitarian warehouses program
The two countries will invest a combined NZ$47.5 million, working alongside other partners such as the United States, France, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst
Australia has upped it's terror threat, with ASIO chief Mike Burgess renewing a all for politicians to watch their words. The threat level has been raised from from possible to probable. 16 Aussie… Audio
Australian defence expert cautions NZ over AUKUS Pillar 2
An Australian defence and foreign policy expert is cautioning New Zealand against joining AUKUS Pillar Two. Audio
Two people dead in Melbourne mystery Legionnaires' outbreak
Two people are confirmed to have died from the bacteria and dozens have been hospitalised, but health authorities are still yet to identify a source for the outbreak.
Documents reveal timeline of NZ position on AUKUS Pillar Two
A series of discussions about the AUKUS security pact between New Zealand and Australian officials has been revealed in newly released documents.
Aussie takeover bid for The Warehouse falls through
An Australian private equity group's takeover pitch for The Warehouse Group has fallen through, despite backing from the retail giant's founder Stephen Tindall.
Australia: Rex goes under, Ministry reshuffled
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about regional airline Rex going into voluntary administration after struggling to compete with Qantas and Virgin. Audio
Man, child die after pram rolls onto train tracks
A man and child have died after a pram rolled onto train tracks in Sydney.
