World Politics
Australia toughens rules on foreign interference at universities
Australia says it has toughened foreign interference rules for universities to stop self-censorship on campuses and the covert transfer of sensitive technology, before hundreds of thousands of…
'Inconceivable' Australia would not join US to defend Taiwan - defence minister
It would be "inconceivable" for Australia not to join the US should Washington take action to defend Taiwan, Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton said.
'Asia-Pacific region should not relapse into Cold War era' - Xi Jinping at APEC
China's President says the Asia-Pacific region must avoid a return to Cold War tensions.
'Stay angry' Obama urges young people at COP26
Barack Obama stole the show at COP26 today, but New Zealand has been given the crucial task of making sure countries' pledges and reduction efforts are not all just hot air.
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"There's no going back now": NZ diaspora on moving toward democracy in Sudan
As Sudan goes through a coup and the dissolving of the transitional government, how does diaspora in Aotearoa feel as two years of hopes for democracy in their home country seem dashed? Produced by… Audio
Analyst who linked Trump to Kremlin charged with lying to FBI
A Russian analyst who worked on a dossier that made unsubstantiated claims linking Donald Trump to the Kremlin has been arrested in the US.
COP26: International banks pledge more than $100 trillion to green projects
It was "finance day" at the COP26 climate summit which saw a group of huge international banks pledge to use their more than $100 trillion asset base to fund green projects. Audio
NZ politician promises to amplify Pacific positions at COP26
Pacific countries not at the UN COP26 climate change summit have been told NZ will try to amplify their positions in negotiations. Audio
Environment groups criticise govt's decision to avoid methane cuts
Environmental groups say it is pointless and cynical for the government to sign up to a global pact to drastically slash methane emissions when it has no plans to match the goal itself.
Australian PM rejects 'slurs' from France amid row
Scott Morrison was accused by Emmanuel Macron of lying about plans to scrap a submarine deal.
Japan PM Kishida boosted by surprisingly comfortable election win
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he would make full use of his strong election win as he tackles major policy decisions, including trying to pass an extra budget to accelerate the recovery…
Māori climate activist tells COP26 to challenge modern 'colonial project'
A young Māori climate activist has told delegates at a UN summit the world's climate crisis has its roots in colonialism and the solution lies in abandoning modern-day forms of it. Video
Biden criticises Sudan's junta, deaths climb in anti-coup protests
After the 15-member UN Security Council called for the restoration of Sudan's civilian-led government, US President Joe Biden said his nation like others stood with the demonstrators.
Australian government commits to reaching net zero by 2050
Australia has joined the world in promising to make the nation carbon-neutral by 2050, ahead of a global climate change summit.
APEC finance meeting reflects region's delicate lean forward
APEC finance ministers have agreed to use all available policy tools to address recovery from Covid-19 and support equitable access to the Covid-19 vaccine.
Hello to global Britain - our new best free trade friend
Opinion: This is the start of a longer journey for the UK, the map for which points more widely to the Asia Pacific region.
US lawmakers vote to hold ex-Trump aide in contempt
A US House of Representatives committee investigating the 6 January Capitol riot has unanimously supported holding a onetime top aide of ex-President Donald Trump in contempt of Congress.
Chile marks anniversary of 2019 protests as election nears
Demonstrations took place across Chile on Monday to mark the second anniversary of the start of months of protests against inequality that triggered a social shift and led to the formation of a…
Trump sues US House committee investigating 6 Jan attack on Capitol
Former President Donald Trump on Monday sued the US congressional committee investigating the 6 January riot at the Capitol, claiming members made an illegal request for his White House records.
North Korea fires ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea military says
The North Korean launch would be the latest weapons test by the country, which has pressed ahead with military development in the face of international sanctions imposed over its nuclear weapons and…
