World Politics
White House defends second Minneapolis killing, contradicts videos
Trump officials said that Alex Pretti assaulted officers, despite footage showing him lying face down, unarmed, when shot.
OZ Update with Brad Foster
It's an anniversary day for many in the North Island, but today also marks Australia Day so to find out what's happening in OZ to mark it, we're joined by our man on the ground Brad Foster. Brad… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 December 2025
Recovery work has resumed at the site of the Mount Maunganui landslide, where six people are missing; Martin Brook, a Professor of Applied Geology at the University of Auckland spoke to Guyon Espiner… Audio
Goff slams Peters 'deafening' silence following Trump's Afghanistan comments
Phil Goff has accused Foreign Minister Winston Peters of failing to stand up for New Zealand soldiers.
WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says WHO never recommended lockdowns or mandates during the Covid-19 pandemic, disputing US claims.
Iraq majority bloc backs Nouri al-Maliki as next PM
Iraq's main Shiite alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, endorsed on Saturday former prime minister and powerbroker Nouri al-Maliki as the country's next premier.
Person killed in second ICE Minneapolis shooting was a nurse
Federal authorities insisted 37-year-old Alex Pretti "approached" agents with a pistol and then "violently resisted" being disarmed.
ICE agents fatally shoot second person in Minneapolis
A man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis has died, local and federal officials said, the second fatal shooting in the city involving federal agents this month.
Trump threatens Canada with 100 percent tariff over pending trade deal with China
"China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it," the US president warned his northern neighbour.
Afghan veteran slams Trump's NATO comments
A former NZ army major says Trump's claim that NATO troops "stayed a little back" is sensationalist and disrespects the families of fallen soldiers. Audio
TikTok seals US deal to avoid Trump ban
The deal to establish a joint venture that will secure US data is a milestone for the social media firm, years after President Donald Trump tried to ban the app during his first term.
Arctic for Trump now, Antarctica tomorrow?
Polar experts say the US president's approach to Greenland forebodes how the US might behave, if it turned its eyes south.
Trump says 'framework' agreed for US deal over Greenland
The US president said his threatened tariffs against European countries who were resisting his quest to acquire Greenland was now off the table.
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
It was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.
The latest news from Australia with Rebekah Holt
Correspondent Rebekah Holt spoke to Lauren Crimp from Tasmania. Audio
'Just not acceptable': Luxon on tariffs in battle over Greenland
The Prime Minister says tariffs are not the way foward as the US president threatens extra tariffs on EU allies that oppose his Greenland plans.
Life in Cuba is about to get harder as Trump threatens oil supply
Cuba's tough economic times continue as US President Donald Trump warns that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money to Havana will now stop.
US needs Greenland because of European 'weakness,' US Treasury Secretary says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cites geopolitical chess match with Russia, China as reason to take Greenland.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 January
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland; Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should… Audio
Stunned Europe wakes up to Trump's Greenland threat
Analysis - It's not often that Europe speaks with one voice - or responds with such urgency.
