World Politics
Musk warned $US1m giveaway to swing state voters may be illegal
A letter from the Justice Department's public integrity section, which investigates potential election-related law violations, has been sent to Musk's political action committee.
Prime Minister headed to Samoa for CHOGM
The climate, the Middle East, and small nations on the world stage are being picked as major talking points for the Commonwealth meeting in Samoa. Political Reporter Russell Palmer is heading there… Audio
Australian senator on why she yelled at the King
The Australian senator who yelled at the King says she did so to raise the world's attention to the "ongoing, sophisticated genocide" of the country's first people. Lidia Thorpe - who is a Gunnai… Audio
Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences between India and China
The Chinese President and Indian Prime Minister agree to work together to improve their countries ties which were damaged by a deadly military clash in 2020.
The Panel with David Farrar and Ella Henry (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Farrar & Ella Henry discuss early voting in the US election, Invercargill's new museum. And.... Spaghetti on toast... A kiwi classic or… Audio
Rock legend Springsteen hits campaign trail for Harris
The pair will appear at get-out-the-vote events for Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign in two battleground states, a senior campaign official says.
US urges Israel to capitalise on Hamas leader's killing to end Gaza war
After repeated abortive attempts to broker a ceasefire, Antony Blinken was making his 11th trip to the Middle East since the Gaza war erupted.
World leaders in Samoa for Commonwealth Heads of Govt meeting
World leaders who represent member countries of the Commonwealth have descended into Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government meeting or CHOGM. RNZ Pacific's Susana Suisuiki is in Apia. Audio
Fears foreign actors could stoke violence after US election
Russia, China and Iran are intent on fanning divisive narratives to divide Americans ahead of the 5 November US elections, intelligence officials say.
Xi tells Putin the world is in chaos, but friendship with Russia will endure
"At present, the world is going through changes unseen in a hundred years," China's president told his Russian counterpart at the opening of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
Manawanui wreck the unwanted guest at CHOGM
The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine of the job of hosting world leaders including the King Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
This week Brad updates us on King Charles' visit to Australia. Audio
British PM defends king after protest and heckling in Australia
Keir Starmer has defended King Charles after the monarch was heckled by Australian independent senator Lidia Thorpe.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 October 2024
On today's episode, the government is toughening up its new Three Strikes law in order to capture more of what it calls the worst of the worst, serious violent and sexual offenders. The first strike… Audio
Moldova votes to join EU by narrow margin after 'unfair fight'
Moldovan authorities said there had been Russian-backed meddling in the referendum - while Moscow denounced the votes as "unfree."
Exonerated 'Central Park Five' sue Trump over 'defamatory' debate claims
Members of the 'Central Park Five' sued Trump over "false and defamatory" statements they allege he made about their 1989 case during a presidential debate.
Harris, Trump in dead heat across swing states - poll
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain in a tight contest across seven battleground states with just over two weeks to go.
Ex-special forces commander takes up Indonesian presidency
As nation's eighth president, Prabowo Subianto has promised free meals for school children, economic growth, self-sufficiency and an increasingly global role for the country.
Elon Musk promises to award $1.65m to US voters each day in pre-election push
The billionaire is using the money as an incentive for people to sign his petition supporting the US Constitution.
Trump calls Harris 'a s*** vice president' as US campaign heats up
Republican Donald Trump escalated his verbal attacks on Democrat Kamala Harris as the vice president turned to celebrities to generate enthusiasm for her campaign.