World Politics
Russia pounds Ukraine from the sky
Russia spends the weekend pounding Ukraine's cities from the sky - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
The viral drift of misinformation
You can roll your eyes all you want at the White House reckons on panadol, autism and vaccines, but the alarming truth is they are damaging and will turn up here. Audio
Russia pledges 'decisive response' to any Western aggression
The spate of airspace incursions linked to Russia has unnerved countries in eastern Europe.
Israel's ambassador to NZ praises Peters after UN speech
Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.
Albanese confident on AUKUS pact after meeting UK's Starmer
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confident the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal with the US and Britain will move forward.
Hipkins slams government's refusal to recognise Palestine as 'morally reprehensible'
The Opposition leader has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it a failure of leadership.
Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestinian state at this time
The Prime Minister said the Gaza conflict would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine.
Watch: PM Luxon speaks after Palestinian statehood decision
The Prime Minister defends his government's decision not to recognise a state of Palestine.
Calls grow for first female UN chief in 80 years
Some world leaders view the lack of one as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
New Zealand says no to recognising Palestine, for now
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position.
NZ poised to outline position on Palestinian statehood
While similar countries like Australia, Canada and the UK have already recognised Palestine, the coalition has opted to wait until Saturday.
Latest from the U.S
NZ's decision on whether to recognise a Palestinian state comes on the heels of a tumultuous week in the US. Audio
Comey indictment shows how Trump has taken radical turn
Analysis: It's been a stunning period, even by the president's own often-stunning standards.
UK to introduce compulsory digital ID
"It will make it tougher to work illegally in this country, making our borders more secure," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
'I am innocent': Comey indicted on criminal charges
It's an escalation of US President Donald Trump's campaign to seek retribution against people who have investigated or criticised him.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Ed Amon Part 2
In part two, Winston peetrs will reveal to the world at the UN if New Zealand will formally recognise Palestine. Why the stringing out of the decision? Is it all political theatre? And what impact… Audio
UK PM to announce plans for digital ID cards
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Keir Starmer being expected to make a big announcement regarding digital ID cards, as well as Liverpool FC cracking… Audio
What to know about the James Comey indictment and what happens next
In the grand jury room, 14 of at most 23 grand jurors decided prosecutors had probable cause to indict Comey.
1000 children poisoned by school lunches in Indonesia
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about over 1000 children being poisoned by free school lunches in Indonesia this week, as well as a film in China which was digitally altered to turn… Audio
Senior Hamas official defends 'high price' of 7 October attack
Ghazi Hamad says it created a "golden moment" for the Palestinian cause despite the tens of thousands of deaths in Gaza.