World Politics
Latest from Ardern's first overseas trip in years
RNZ deputy editor Craig McCulloch joins Lisa Owen with the latest news from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trip overseas, first landing in Singapore.
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A "battle for the Donbas" is underway
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy said the Battle of the Donbas had begun.
His statement was made after Ukraine officials confirmed Russian forces have launched a new offensive along most of the… Audio
Ukraine officials say seven killed in Lviv
To Ukraine, where government officials say missile strikes have killed at least seven people in the western city of Lviv, which had largely escaped attack until now.
Lviv's military commander says… Audio
Serbia accuses Ukraine and unnamed EU country of Air Serbia bomb hoaxes
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic accused Ukraine and an unidentified European Union country of being behind a series of false bomb threats to Air Serbia passenger planes.
US investors turn to defensive stocks
US stock investors worried geopolitical uncertainty and inflation could dent economic growth are heading for defensive sectors they believe can better weather turbulent times.
Sri Lanka's reluctance to tap IMF pushed it into an economic abyss
Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis has triggered a wave of protests as the island nation of 22 million struggles with power cuts and a shortage of essentials.
Unrest in Sweden over planned Qur'an burnings
Clashes have taken place for a fourth day in several Swedish cities, sparked by the apparent burning of a Qur'an by a far-right, anti-immigrant group.
Ardern on first overseas trip since 2020: 'Now is the time to get out'
Power Play - Few prime ministerial trips have seemed so long in the coming - and still so uncertain - after a nearly 800-day hiatus from international travel, writes Craig McCulloch.
Ukraine says fighting rages in Mariupol, blasts rattle Kyiv
Ukraine says it is trying to break Russia's siege of Mariupol as fighting rages around the city's massive steel works and port.
Russian warship sinks in Black Sea after explosion
Russia's defence ministry has announced its lead warship has sunk, after what Ukraine said was a missile strike and Russia described as an explosion of ammunition on board.
Russia warns of nuclear deployment if Sweden and Finland join Nato
One of Vladimir Putin's closest allies warned Nato that if Sweden and Finland joined the US-led military alliance then Russia would deploy nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles in a European…
UK minister resigns after Boris Johnson fined for lockdown parties
UK Justice Minister David Wolfson has resigned in protest after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was fined for breaking Covid-19 restrictions in the form of a string of parties at his home.
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Russian oligarch's yacht reportedly in Fiji
A sanctioned Russian oligarch's superyacht is reportedly refuelling in Fiji this week before returning to its home port and authorities here expect that's the closest any will come to New Zealand.
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Mariupol: Battle for key port city continues, Ukraine says
Ukrainian forces are holding out against Russia in the southern port city of Mariupol, officials say, despite some reports suggesting the battle was nearing its end.
Our Ocean conference: more than 80 countries to be represented
Pledges toward protecting the sea are expected at the Our Ocean Conference in Palau this week, with more than 80 countries expected to be represented.
Macron and Le Pen head for French election runoff
France's incumbent leader Emmanuel Macron wins the first round, but the run-off against his far-right rival may be far closer.
Russian ambassador continues refusing 'futile' briefings
Russian Ambassador Georgii Zuev has continued to decline to either appear before select committees, or to be interviewed by media, saying that would be futile.
Economic sanctions still best way to pressure Russia, Ardern says
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says expelling the Russian ambassador remains an option, but it would not have the most impact of the actions New Zealand can take to condemn the Russian invasion. Audio
Political blacklist a sign Russia playing the victim - expert
A global politics professor says Russia is trying to paint itself as the victim of unjustified sanctions, as it blacklists New Zealand politicians.
Finding solutions to Russia's Putin in diplomacy and law
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson examines the state of play in Ukraine, and the legal and political instruments being brought to bear against Russia. Audio
