World Politics
UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments
Dozens of international aid groups face de-registration by 31 December, which then means they have to close operations within 60 days.
The Whip for 17 December 2025
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Maria Slade, Fran O'Sullivan and Sue Bradford. They touch briefly on the Bondi shooting, before diving… Audio
Falsehoods and deepfakes spread online after Bondi attack
A deepfake image depicting one of the victims is among a slew of false content spreading online.
Trump chief of staff says president 'has an alcoholic's personality'
Analysis: From criticism of JD Vance to admitting Trump is out for retribution, here's what we learnt from Susie Wiles' unvarnished interviews.
The Panel with Alan McElroy and Jennie Moreton, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Alan McElroy and Jennie Moreton. First up, Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams says council staff are copping serious threats from members of the… Audio
More details emerge around death of director Rob Reiner
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the death of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner, as well as the hunt continuing for a suspect on the deadly Brown University… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
As vigils for victims are held and more information about the alleged gunmen of the Bondi Beach attacks is revealed, Sydney residents are still reeling from the event. Brad Foster joins Jesse to offer… Audio
Bondi Beach attack kills 16 people
A terror attack at Sydney's Bondi beach has killed 16 people, including a 10-year-old girl. It's the worst mass shooting in Australia in three decades - and brought renewed focus on Australia's gun… Audio
Middle East Israelis react to terror attack at Bondi Beach
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown talks to Lisa Owen about the reaction in Israel to the fatal terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach. Audio
Israel greenlights major West Bank settlement expansion
Palestinians say the move further buries hopes of a future state.
Rights groups condemn Iran's re-arrest of Nobel laureate
Fresh outrage is mounting after Iran detained Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, just days after she appeared publicly protesting the suspicious death of a dissident lawyer.
Trump vows retaliation after US troops killed in Syria IS attack
The US president has vowed "very serious retaliation" after two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria by an alleged IS gunman. Audio
White House blames Trump's bandaged hand on handshakes
As the oldest president ever elected in the United States, Trump has fiercely defended his personal health.
'We must be prepared': NATO chief warns Russia is at Europe's door
Mark Rutte says a war waged by Russia could be "on the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured".
Nobel prize winner emerges from hiding
Machado, who won the Nobel for challenging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power, did not arrive in Norway in time for the prize ceremony.
Why the US wants to crack down on your social media
The process to get into the United States could be changing. Visitors from New Zealand, and other countries like Australia and Europe, have to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation… Audio
UK schools using Covid measures to combat the flu
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about school's in the UK reintroducing Covid measures to combat this season's flu outbreak, as well as the owner of a controversial nude… Audio
Millions of teens lose access to social media as ban comes into place
Start a new sport, learn an instrument or read a book was the advice given by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today as millions of teens lost access to their social media accounts. The… Audio
Parliament halted by protest demanding sanctions on Israel
Question Time was just beginning as the call "free Palestine" rang out from above the chamber.
Calls for overhaul of Australian parliamentary entitlement rules
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about calls in Australia for an overhaul of parliamentary entitlement rules as a senior government Minister faces controversy amid daily… Audio
