Queensland
Should we introduce higher fines for texting and driving?
New laws have been introduced in Queensland Australia, so drivers can now be fined a grand for using their phones while driving. If drivers are caught a second time they could lose their licence. Audio
Queensland fruit fly found in Devonport
Biosecurity inspectors are on the ground in the Auckland suburb of Devonport following the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly. Audio
Townsville, QLD declared disaster zone
The army has been called out in the Northern Queensland city of Townsville to help evacuate thousands of people from flood hit areas. Local MP Nick Dametto joined Checkpoint, and described just how… Video, Audio
Hikers escape Queensland bush blazes
Hikers were forced to run for their lives to escape an out-of-control bushfire in Queensland's Blackdown Tableland National Park.
Fourth shark killed in Australia following two attacks
A fourth tiger shark has been captured in drumlines and killed off the coast of North Queensland where a young girl and woman were mauled by sharks.
Two shark attacks in Queensland in 24 hours
A 12-year-old girl was attacked in the Whitsundays yesterday afternoon - the second shark attack in the area in less than 24-hours. Audio
Sewing needles found in strawberries sold at Aus supermarkets
Police in Australia believe a disgruntled former strawberry farm worker may be responsible for tampering with the fruit, after sewing needles were found in strawberries sold at Woolworths supermarkets… Audio
Two arrested after abandoning suspected illegal boat
The search continues for the rest of the group who were on the suspected illegal fishing vessel found in the Daintree River in far north Queensland.
Qld Origin veterans Scott, Boyd overlooked
Greg Inglis has been confirmed as Queensland's new captain while veterans Darius Boyd and Matt Scott have been overlooked for this year's State of Origin opener.
Australians demand NZ man be deported for one-punch attack
More than 29,000 Australians have signed an online petition demanding a New Zealand man be deported after he avoided jail time for a one-punch attack on another man. It's a crime that carries a harsh… Audio
On the road with Sister Christine
Meet Sister Christine Henry. She is a Brisbane nun and registered nurse who has spent the past 10 years travelling more than 950,000 kilometres to help families in the bush. Audio
On the road with Sister Christine
Meet Sister Christine Henry. She is a Brisbane nun and registered nurse who has spent the past 10 years travelling more than 950,000 kilometres to help families in the bush.
AudioNo criminal charges over Dreamworld tragedy
Queensland police have recommended no criminal charges be laid over the Dreamworld ride accident in which a New Zealander died last year.
The Queensland Heatwave and its impact on NZ
Daylight saving has started with a bang, bringing unseasonably warm weather from across the Tasman. While parts of New Zealand have already hit 20 degrees today Australia is facing some of its highest… Audio
NZ to suffer under Queensland Govt trade policy
The Government has begun urgent talks with Australia over the Queensland's state government's "discriminatory" trade policy which takes effect today. Trade Minister Todd McClay joins us. Audio
Building regulator Australia for inspiration
New Zealand's construction industry needs help tackling the job of clamping down on poor construction and building regulator MBIE is looking overseas for that help. Audio
Gunman at centre of Queensland siege shot dead
A man who killed a police officer has been shot dead after an overnight siege in a remote farmhouse.
Family rescued minutes before house swept away
Floodwaters from ex-Cyclone Debbie swept away a Queensland house just after a mother and two children were rescued from the roof.
Ex-Cyclone Debbie: 40,000 in NSW ordered to evacuate
Australian authorities have ordered 40,000 people to evacuate as flooding, caused by the remnants of the cyclone, threatens towns.
