Australian Detention Centres
Prime Minister recalls jailed man but doesn't have details
The Prime Minister says he recognises a New Zealander now in detention in Australia as one of the soldiers in his protection team during a visit to Afghanistan. Audio
'Volatile' situation on Christmas Island
Detainees have been crammed into holding cells and left without enough food or water following a riot on Christmas Island, their families and lawyers say. Audio
Detained former NZ soldier acknowledged
A New Zealander with no criminal convictions being held in detention in Australia helped protect Prime Minister John Key during a visit to Afghanistan. Audio
Maori Party co-leader hits back at Australian immigration minister
A heated exchange has begun between Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox and the Australian Immigration Minister over New Zealand detainees. Audio
Australian detention policy becomes political landmine
Australia's controversial immigration policy has become a political minefield, both here and across the Tasman. Audio
Fox hits back at Australia's immigration hard man
A war of words has broken out between Maori Party Co-leader Marama Fox and hardline Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton over the New Zealand detainee issue. Audio
'Why doesn't the Prime Minister of New Zealand remember me?'
In a seperate case of detention, a former New Zealand soldier who once guarded the Prime Minister in Afghanistan will spend at least another six months in a high security Australian jail in perth. Audio
Detained former soldier could be in jail for years
The lawyer for a former New Zealand soldier who's in an Australian jail pending deportation, despite never having committed a crime, says his client could be there for years. Audio
Second walk-out over PM's comments
Several MPs have staged a second dramatic walk-out in Parliament, saying they want an apology from the Prime Minister over his "rapist" comments. Video, Audio
PM's comments encourage punitive culture, says MP
Prime Minister John Key's comments about "backing the rapists" reinforce New Zealand's punitive culture towards criminals, a former MP says.
Christmas Island riot 'inevitable'
The Christmas Island riot was inevitable given the influx of criminals joining asylum seekers at the detention centre, says a former Australian immigration insider.
John Key defends 'rapists' comment
Prime Minister John Key is not backing down from comments he made about Labour MPs "backing the rapists" in the Christmas Island detention centre. Audio
Inaction over Christmas Island is disgraceful- Kelvin Davis
More now on the re-taking of the Christmas Island detention centre yesterday. Australian police used teargas and force to regain control after a riot by detainees including New Zealanders awaiting… Audio
Inaction over Christmas Island is disgraceful- Kelvin Davis
Prime Minister John Key is standing by his comments in parliament yesterday where he accused Labour of taking the side of murders, child molesters and rapists by raising questions about the treatment… Audio
Five detainees injured during Christmas Island operation
Australia's Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton, says five detainees were injured during yesterday's early morning operation to regain control of the detention centre. Audio
Christmas Island under control with tear gas, force
The Australian government says tear gas and force was used to regain control of the Christmas Island detention centre. Audio
Friends and foes condemn John Key's 'rapists' comment
An outburst by the Prime Minister has sparked widespread condemnation from opponents and allies alike. Video
Andrew Little talks about Christmas Island debate
As you've just heard, Labour MPs walked out Parliament this afternoon after John Key said they were 'backing rapists' over the Christmas Island riots. Audio
More from Australian political journalist
The Christmas Island riot has been put down but at some cost. Audio
Political editor on clash in NZ Parliament
More now on Christmas Island, and five detainees have been hurt or need medical help after Australian riot police seized back control of the detention centre today. Audio
