World Politics
Australia has 'more work to do' as part of Pacific family
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her government comes with a range of different priorities, including a "very different view on climate change to our predecessors".
Samoa's Prime Minister welcomed to Hawke's Bay
Samoa's Prime Minister has been welcomed to Hawke's Bay in an emotional Ava ceremony, one of the most significant customs in Samoan culture.
Seasonal workers, their bosses, church leaders and Samoan… Audio
Commentator on Wong's visit to NZ
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in Wellington today to meet with her New Zealand counterpart, Nanaia Mahuta.
The Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, told Morning Report Australia… Audio
Australia needs to be more engaged in the Pacific - Foreign Minister Penny Wong
The Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, told Morning Report Australia should be more engaged in the Pacific.
She says Australia should listen more.
“Australia needs to do more in the Pacific… Audio
Are sanctions against Russia working?
It's three months since parliament unanimously passed the Russia Sanctions Act - but are sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine actually having an impact? Audio
Climate change identified as top priority at New Zealand-Samoa meeting
The first meeting between Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa's and NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern identified urgent climate action as the top priority for the region. Audio
UK reveals plans to ditch parts of EU Brexit deal
The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU in 2019.
New Zealand, Australia foreign ministers to discuss 'broader Pacific challenges'
Australia's new foreign minister Penny Wong will visit Wellington this week for her first formal sit-down with New Zealand counterpart, Nanaia Mahuta.
Sri Lankans trying to escape 'humanitarian emergency' set sail for Australia
More than 300 Sri Lankans have tried to get to Australia in the past few weeks as the country's economic crisis has worsened.
Second public hearing on 6 January riots held
The second installment of the public hearings by the committee investigating the 6 January insurrection took place earlier this morning.
It showed the former president Donald Trump was clearly told… Audio
Why is New Zealand’s defence minister visiting South Korea?
Opinion - New Zealand's defence minister, Peeni Henare, has had a very busy first half of the year and his upcoming three-day mission to South Korea is no accident, Geoffrey Miller writes.
Japan's defence minister slams nuclear neighbours who 'ignore rules'
Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi says manoeuvres by China and Russia have sharpened security concerns in East Asia.
Vladimir Putin's right-hand woman: Who is Valentina Matviyenko?
With her coiffed blonde bob and Chanel-inspired boucle skirt suit, Valentina Matviyenko has long been accustomed to standing out in meetings full of men.
Neri Zilber: can Israel’s coalition government last?
Israel's governing coalition is about to mark its first anniversary on June 13, however recent events have raised questions around how much longer it can last. Audio
UK court says flight to take migrants to Rwanda can go ahead
The first flight to take migrants arriving illegally in Britain to Rwanda can go ahead next week, the High Court in London ruled after a judge dismissed campaigners' attempts to win an injunction to…
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Jacinda Ardern set to have first official PM to PM meeting with Albanese
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will sit-down with her Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, today for their first formal talks since his election.
Albanese's Labor Party won Australia's Federal… Audio
US Capitol riots investigators promising new evidence
The special committee investigating the 6 January US Capitol riot is promising new evidence which will prove former President Donald Trump was at the heart of the attack.
The panel is holding its… Audio
In shadow of Ukraine war, US and China set to clash at Asian security meeting
The United States and China are expected to use Asia's top security meeting this week to trade blows over everything from Taiwan's sovereignty to the war in Ukraine, although both sides have indicated…
Pre-panel with Lavina Good and Sam Johnson
Today on the pre-panel Wallace and panellists Lavina Good and Sam Johnson talk to shearing legend John Kirkpatrick who was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queens Birthday… Audio
