Australia
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.
Young Kiwi pilot killed in plane crash in Australian Outback
The family of a young New Zealand pilot who died in a light plane crash in the Australian Outback is bringing his ashes home to Auckland.
Australia govt announces $75m boost for media
Australia has announced more than AU$68 million over the next five years to strengthen and expand Australian broadcasting and media sector engagement across the Indo-Pacific.
Explorer's remains lost for 160 years now reburied
A renowned explorer who gave Australia its name has been reburied in the village of his birth in the United Kingdom.
Why is everyone fired up over Witchery's rebrand?
Analysis - The legacy label's rebrand has sparked controversy for removing size 20 and releasing a collection that was quite basic for the price point.
Australia: Exiled Senator could start Muslim party, disability scheme sex ban
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about Fatima Payman's decision to quit Labour after she was temporarily suspended for indicating she could cross the floor a second time to… Audio
Violent attacks sparks 3 day lockdown in Alice Springs
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a series of violent attacks sparking an unprecedented three day lockdown for the red centre town of Alice Springs. Audio
Australia: pro-Palestinian protesters scale Parliament
The security breach has raised concerns about the safety at Parliament House and potential attacks on parliamentary staff and visitors, especially after war memorial sites in the nation's capital were… Audio
Australia: New Governor-General, Senator exiled, trippy gummies
A controversial new ban on the sale of flavoured vapes has taken effect - and the makers of mushroom gummies withdraw them from sale after a number of people took ill. Audio
NZ and Aus govt invests in upgrading Sols airfield
The New Zealand and Australian governments handed over the upgraded Seghe Airfield to the Solomon Islands government hoping to boost the country's connectivity. Audio
Australia: Social media giants have 6 months to protect children from pornography
The ultimatum to the likes of Meta, Google, Microsoft and Apple carries the threat of tougher regulation if they don't stop unfettered access to porn, Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to… Audio
Who is Julian Assange and what exactly did he do?
Julian Assange has been convicted under the US Espionage Act - but what for? Here's a recap.
'Felt like I was dying': Australian mushroom gummies recalled
A Food Standards Australia and New Zealand recall notice has been issued after reports of people experiencing concerning reactions after eating Uncle Frog's brand mushroom gummies.
Australia: Return of Wikileaks co-founder sparks controversy
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the dramatic return of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange sparking controversy over whether the now-convicted felon should be… Audio
