World Politics
Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14-year jail term in land graft case
The ruling is a setback for talks between the former PM's party and the government, aimed at cooling political instability.
Biden commutes sentences of 2500 non-violent drug offenders
Biden, who leaves office next week, says he has now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any predecessor.
Chinese hackers behind US Treasury Secretary computer breach - media reports
Chinese state-sponsored hackers accessed unclassified files belonging to the US Treasury Secretary as part of a broader breach of the department according to Bloomberg News.
Local communities celebrate Gaza ceasefire deal
Palestinian and Israeli communities in New Zealand are celebrating the news of a ceasefire in Gaza - but it's a very cautious optimism. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Ceasefire deal will see at least 600 trucks of aid enter Gaza every day
The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel. New Zealand aid… Audio
Biden's warning in farewell speech
President Joe Biden opened his speech with a familiar message - but quickly switched to his warning.
Voters head to the polls in Vanuatu less than a month after earthquake
Over 180,000 registered voters are expected to head to the polls in Vanuatu on Thursday. The fact this election is even happening is astounding for a country whose capital city suffered a magnitude… Audio
Ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas
After 15 months of conflict, a ceasefire deal has been struck in Gaza. The war between Israel and Hamas has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle East. University of Otago… Audio
South Korean president arrested
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now the country's first sitting president to be arrested, after investigators scaled barricades and cut through barbed wire to take him into custody on… Audio
Ceasefire deal struck in Gaza
A ceasefire deal has been struck in Gaza. The agreement was made during negotiations in Qatar, and will see a full halt to the fighting, the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from Gaza, and the release… Audio
The arrest of South Korea's president, explained
South Korean investigators arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for alleged insurrection over his bid to impose martial law, ending weeks of defiance.
Vanuatu to hold snap election
Against all odds preparations are almost complete for Vanuatu's snap election on Thursday. RNZ Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
China's deployment of 'monster ship' alarming - Philippines security official
The Coast Guard vessel's presence was "illegal" and "unacceptable", the official said.
Departing US Ambassador talks trade, AUKUS, and climate
Ambassador Tom Udall has been in New Zealand since 2021.
President-elect Trump suggests Canada could become US state
Donald Trump's interest in Canada and Greenland is being closely followed across the arctic. Journalist Sam Wat, who is based in Nunavut - the northernmost territory of Canada, close to Greenland… Audio
US special counsel Jack Smith resigns
US special counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against president-elect Donald Trump, has resigned. New York correspondent Sally Patterson spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Trump special counsel resigns
It comes amid a legal fight to stop Attorney General Merrick Garland from releasing the special counsel's report of his investigations into then-President Donald Trump.
Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia - Zelensky
Ukrainian President says forces operating in the Kursk region of Russia have captured two North Korean soldiers, marking the first time that Ukraine has captured alive soldiers from the isolated…
LA fires spread, forcing new evacuations as death toll rises
The largest of the blazes has spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes the disaster was coming under control.
Venezuela's Maduro sworn in as US raises reward for his capture
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose nearly 12 years in office have been marked by deep economic and social crisis, has been sworn in for a third term, despite a long election dispute and…
