World Politics
Are Women's Rights Unravelling in Afghanistan?
Women's rights have come a long way in Afghanistan over the last 20 years.
Will the recent Taliban takeover unravel all that hard work - and worse. Audio
'Duplicity, contempt and lies' - Why is France so furious at Australia?
The Australian federal government is bracing itself for the possibility that EU trade talks could be disrupted, as France fumes at Australia and the United States over the decision to scrap an $A90…
Wolf at the door - does China have a grand plan to assert its power
Two books track an assertive China as it projects diplomatic and military power across the globe.
One month after fall of Kabul, economic crisis stalks Taliban
A month after seizing Kabul, the Taliban face daunting problems as they seek to convert their lightning military victory into a durable peacetime government.
China lobbies Australian parliament on joining regional trade pact
China has lobbied the Australian parliament to help it join a major regional trading pact, describing the strength of Chinese trade with Australia.
'America is under attack' - Bush's chief of staff remembers 9/11
Those old enough will probably remember exactly where they were when they learned of the September 11 terror attack on the World Trade Center.
For New Zealanders, it was early in the morning of… Video, Audio
Migrants denounce Mexico's crackdown amid bilateral talks in Washington
US-bound migrants, mostly from Central America and the Caribbean, say a Mexican government crackdown is keeping them "prisoner" in the country.
The Panel with Amy Adams and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Panellists Amy Adams and Allan Blackman discuss the Taliban announcing a new all-male Government, insurance funding for the events industry, and Zoom calls making some people more self-conscious than… Audio
Belarus jails opposition figures Kolesnikova and Znak
Protest organiser Maria Kolesnikova was jailed for 11 years while lawyer Maxim Znak received 10 years.
Guinea coup attempt: Soldiers claim to seize power from Alpha Condé
The fate of Guinea's President Alpha Condé is unclear after an unverified video showed him surrounded by soldiers, who said they had seized power.
'This is a humanitarian crisis. New Zealand has the capacity to accommodate more' - Afghans in Aotearoa
Kadambari Raghukumar talks to Zahra Hussaini and Mahsheed Mahjor both originally from Kabul and now live in Christchurch - how has the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan affected the lives of their… Audio
Taliban sources say last Afghan holdout region has fallen
Three Taliban sources say it seized the Panjshir valley north of Kabul, although a resistance leader denies it has fallen.
Japan's struggling PM Suga steps down, sets stage for new leader
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says he will step down, setting the stage for a new premier after a one-year tenure marred by an unpopular Covid-19 response and rapidly dwindling public…
Rebels hold out in Afghan valley as Taliban set up government in Kabul
Panjshir is the last province resisting rule by the Taliban and each side said it had inflicted heavy casualties.
Govt's response to Afghanistan collapse criticised in Parliament
The government's response to the collapse of Afghanistan has been described in Parliament as a stain on the work this country's done there over many years.
Ministers faced lengthy questioning today… Audio
Foreign Minister discusses Afghanistan's security situation
Two decades of a US-led war in Afghanistan appears to have left the country, and its security, in tatters. Explosions rocked the capital Kabul this morning killing more than 60 people, including 13 US… Audio
Geoffrey Miller: Afghanistan political crisis and implications for New Zealand
Analysis - The current political crisis in Afghanistan worsens, and Geoffrey Miller argues what unfolds in Kabul could result in a big change to New Zealand's geopolitical landscape.
NZ Afghans urge support for those evacuated from Kabul
Afghan people living in this country are calling for extensive support for people being evacuated out of Kabul once they arrive in New Zealand.
Time is running out as the Taliban are insisting all… Audio
G7 leaders plan to pledge unity over decision to recognise or sanction Taliban
G7 leaders are expected to pledge unity on whether or not to officially recognise or sanction the Taliban when they meet virtually to discuss Afghanistan on Tuesday, according to two diplomatic…
Kamala Harris visits Singapore to deepen ties, counter China's influence
US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Singapore's leaders on Monday on the first working day of a trip to Southeast Asia aimed at bolstering ties as part of Washington's efforts to counter China's…
