Australia
'Building deterrence': PNG to host part of Australia's largest military exercise
Exercise Talisman Sabre, which began its eleventh iteration on 13 July, has over 30,000 personnel from 19 countries taking part, including the Pacific. Audio
Australia hosts military exercise 'Talisman Sabre'
Australia's largest military exercise, Talisman Sabre, is underway in the Pacific. Audio
Relief in Australia after German backpacker found
In Australia there's relief following the discovery of a young German traveller who was lost in the outback for 12 days. Our correspondent Nick Grimm can bring us more. Audio
NZ Police tackling challenge of officers jumping the ditch
New Zealand Police is tackling the challenge of officers going to Australia head on. Yesterday Checkpoint heard from a recruitment officer for Northern Territory Police who had no qualms about luring… Audio
Western Australia celebrates heritage listing
In Western Australia's Pilbara region traditional custodians of the Muru-juga are celebrating its World Heritage listing. Audio
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says
The Pentagon has pressed its ally to clarify what role it would play if the US and China went to war over Taiwan.
Lions crush AUNZ Invitational side as first test looms
Andy Farrell's side has run in eight tries in a rout.
Russia found responsible for shooting down flight MH17
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the reaction to the news that the European Court of Human Rights has found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight… Audio
Australian government vows to improve safety in childcare
Australia Correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian Government vowing to move quickly to improve safety in childcare, in the wake of distressing revelations about the potential… Audio
South Africa 69 runs away from winning World Test Championship
Proteas dominate on third day, following unbeaten century to Markram.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It is Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
US announces review into AUKUS
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the United States announcing it will review the AUKUS security pact, putting Australia's multi-billion dollar nuclear submarine deal in a… Audio
Australia: Watchdog takes dating site to court
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at why the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken e-Harmony to court over subscription traps. Audio
Triple murder accused takes stand in poisonous mushroom trial
The Australian trial involving death cap mushrooms in a beef wellington has captured the world. This week triple murder accused Erin Patterson took the stand for the first time. Audio
Everything you need to know about Warriors v Rabbitohs
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has a full-strength team for the first time this season.
Australia poaches top NZ public health official
Dr Caroline McElnay's appointment as Victoria's new Chief Health Officer came as a surprise to some colleagues.
Fallout over number of women on federal opposition front bench
In Australia the federal opposition is vowing to rebuild and better represent the expectations of more Australians -- after copping a drubbing at the recent election. But the coalition's first female… Audio
Heartbreak! Auckland FC knocked out by Melbourne Victory
The minor premiers' stunning season has ended with an upset semi-final defeat in front of a record crowd at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium.
Heading Off: Noosa
It's time to head off, in our weekly travel segment . This week we're not roving too far - we're off to Noosa on Queenland's Sunshine Coast. Gwen McClure, from RNZ's The Detail, has recently returned… Audio
Australian Foreign Minister's Pacific tour set to strengthen regional partnership
Penny Wong embarks on a major visit to Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu following Labor's recent election victory.
