Sydney
Tim Ross: Finding humour in architecture and design
He's best known for his work on TV and radio but Australian comedian Tim Ross has always had a passion for architecture and design. The self-proclaimed "designer nerd" is in the country for the… Audio
Catherine van der Meulen: The human cost of 'greedy' fashion industry
Catherine van der Meulen is about to appear on a panel at the New Zealand Fashion Week, where she will outline what she sees as some of the problems with the fast fashion world. Audio
Gavin Trethewey: Kiwi pilot who delivered moon landing to NZ
It was 50 years ago today that man first walked on the moon, and another record was broken soon after that when Kiwi pilot Gavin Trethewey flew the video tape of the landing back to New Zealand - in… Video, Audio
Going into a downward spiral: 'Short Cuts'
You encounter a rude shop assistant, there are fireworks in your neighbourhood at what is quite clearly the wrong time of the year, or the parking space you had your eye on is lost because somebody… Audio
Sydney spring bee swarms
The streets of Sydney are abuzz with bee swarms this spring. Sydney Beekeeper Doug Purdie lets us know what's going on. Audio
Sydney tops world temperatures
The world's hottest place yesterday was Sydney, where the temperatures climbed to 47 degrees. Audio
Kiwi Ferns determined in Women's Rugby League World Cup
The women's Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Sydney today with New Zealand's team determined to prevail despite limited preparations. The Kiwi Ferns have won the tournament three times, but hosts… Audio
Air NZ 'one of world's smartest operators' in paying bonuses
Despite a drop in full-year profit of $81 million, Air New Zealand is still dishing out bonuses to thousands of staff. Sydney-based Centre for Aviation executive chairman Peter Harbison says the… Audio
All Blacks' bugging court case continues in Sydney
Day two of the hearing against an All Blacks security guard will begin in Sydney on Tuesday. ABC reporter, Jen Browning, spoke to our producer, Edward O'Driscoll, about the proceedings. Audio
Hearing begins into All Blacks bugging case
The All Blacks manager has told a Sydney court he was shocked to discover a bug had been planted in the team's Sydney hotel last year. Audio
Bid to build a marae in Sydney has been denied
A 30-year project to build a marae in New South Wales, Australia has hit another hurdle. Te Manu Korihi's Shannon Haunui-Thompson spoke to Louise Barber, who says they aren't about to give up yet. Audio
'All Right Already' it's Polish Club
Polish club are a Sydney duo whose blistering live performances are winning them fans across Australia. They're bringing their debut album tour to New Zealand for two shows at the end of June and… Video, Audio
Flash flooding hits Sydney
Parts of Sydney have been hit by flash flooding after torrential rain this afternoon, with concerns that a building in a western suburb may collapse.
Sydney's 'plastic' beach criticised
Sydney Festival is breaching its sustainable event policy with an attraction which is made up of more than 1 million plastic balls, environmental groups say. Video
Warning over toxic air pollution in Sydney
Health authorities have issued a warning for people with respiratory conditions as excess ozone lingers in Sydney.
Sydney father and son accused of faking kidnapping
A father and son have staged the father's kidnapping in Sydney's inner west so they could keep a ransom, according to police.
Two changes to Australian cricket team
Hilton Cartwright will make his Test debut at the SCG, while Steve O'Keefe has pipped Ashton Agar to claim the final spot in Australia's XI for their third cricket clash with Pakistan.
Australian family gets $4m oceanfront Sydney house for $200
An Australian family is celebrating after winning a $4m Sydney waterfront house in a RSL Art Union raffle. Video, Audio
Extreme knitting
Jacqui Fink is a fibre artist and 'extreme knitter' based in Sydney. Her studio is called Little Dandelion. Video, Audio
All Blacks have scanned for bugs 'for quite a long time'
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew says police should have been contacted earlier when a bug was discovered in the All Blacks hotel room in Sydney. Audio
