Australia
Developments in investigation into caravan packed with explosives
In Australia there's been some extraordinary developments in the investigation into an apparent terror plot centred around a caravan found earlier this year packed with explosives. Australia… Audio
US report considers possibility of Australia nuclear submarine accident
A report to the US Congress discusses the possibility of an accident with a nuclear-powered submarine if it supplies one to Australia.
Queensland residents wait as Cyclone Alfred progress slowing
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about how there's been an anxious wait for residents as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the Queensland and New South Wales coastline and a… Audio
Cyclone Alfred slows on approach to Australia's east coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has slowed overnight as it approaches Australia's east coast, sparking fears it could give the storm more time to gain strength. Central Queensland University Environmental… Audio
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit at night, Australians warned
Australian authorities are urging Queenslanders on the state's south-east coast to make their evacuation plans now, as the state's premier warns Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit in the "middle of the…
Australia: Peacekeepers for Ukraine considered, Tasmanian ferry woes
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about where Australia is positioned on the issue of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Audio
Cyclone Alfred heads towards Queensland coast
Gold Coast acting mayor says Tropical Cyclone Alfred could be the most significant for the region since 1954, with up to a metre of rainfall expected in some areas. Gold Coast acting mayor Donna Gates… Audio
Fight over work from home arrangements for govt employees
A political fight has broken out in Australia over work from home arrangements for government employees, with the opposition vowing to order public servants back into the office five days a week if it… Audio
NRL bidding war for Kiwis playmaker Dylan Brown
Kiwis player Dylan Brown is midway through a long term contract with the Parramatta Eels, but reports say two clubs are bidding over the 24-year-old, with $14.4m on the table.
Pilot first alerted authorities about live fire from Chinese ships
Aviation officials have revealed they first learnt of a potential Chinese "live fire" military exercise in the Tasman Sea last week after a Virgin Airlines pilot relayed warnings he had picked up…
Missing fisherman pulled overboard by shark, NSW police say
Australian police say a missing fisherman was not attacked by a shark but dragged into the water by it after he became entangled in fishing gear.
China begins second military activity in Tasman Sea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said New Zealand "have been continuously monitoring, tracking and shadowing the movements of this fleet".
Reds topple Moana Pasifika in a high-scoring match
Australia's win streak in Super Rugby Pacific 2025 continues in a 14-try encounter.
Pilots diverted over reported Chinese military vessel drills in Tasman Sea
Unexpected Chinese naval activities in the Tasman Sea that forced commercial airlines to divert from possible live fire exercises, have sent top New Zealand and Australian politicians seeking answers…
Vanuatu & Sols women's soccer team gear up for Four Nations
Both the Solomon Island and Vanuatu women's soccer teams are excited to be competing in this week's second edition of the PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament in Canberra. Audio
Australian central bank cuts rates for first time in four years
The Australian central bank has handed down the country's first rate cut in over four years. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Over in Australia it's not as hot as it has been and mortgage holders are hopeful of an interest rate cut. Audio
Super Rugby recap: Moana go down in Perth in 12-try epic
Ardie Savea's first game as captain ended in heartbreaking defeat to the Force.
The ingenious NZ-designed hijab breaking ground overseas
Zeena Ali asked if she could wear her hijab as part of her NZ police uniform. The response was, "What's that?"
A-League recap: Auckland FC v Western United
Auckland FC have kept their lead at the top of the men's A-League ladder with a 2-nil win over Western United in Melbourne.
