Australia
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.
Super Rugby Pacific: Waratahs pip Highlanders in thriller
The Waratahs have overcome the Highlanders 37-36 in a thrilling encounter in Sydney, in a game that featured nine lead changes.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ political editor Jo Moir and New Zealand Herald political editor Claire Trevett. Audio
Uncertainty if Australia exempt from US import tariffs
US President Donald Trump has signed-in 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports. In Australia, uncertainty remains over whether it will be granted an exemption. Australia correspondent Nick… Audio
Woman killed after tree explodes in lightning strike
A woman has died and another is in a serious condition after a nearby lightning strike in Sydney.
Aussie couple reimagine iconic Olympic anthem
Australian world music star Mitch Tambo and his wife Voice of Lele have released a duet and their take on the classic hit My Island Home. Video, Audio
Blow for Wallabies as Schmidt decides on October exit
Wallabies rugby coach, New Zealander Joe Schmidt, has dashed Aussie hopes he will stay on until the 2027 World Cup.
Australian politician changes name to 'Aussie Trump'
An Australian state lawmaker has legally changed his name to 'Aussie Trump', in what he said was a protest against the country's ruling centre-left Labor Party.
