World Politics
The Humanitarian toll in Lebanon
UNICEF is extremely concerned about the rising death tolls and climbing number of people forced from their homes in both Gaza and Lebanon. Audio
US urges restraint
The United States has urged Israel to ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers after Israel fired on UN bases in Lebanon this week, injuring two peacekeepers. Audio
Samoa prepares for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia
King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend CHOGM as part of a state visit to Samoa.
Obama rallies young voters for Kamala Harris in swing state Pennsylvania
The rally he headlined at the University of Pittsburgh is the first of several events he plans to do in battleground states in the coming weeks.
Luxon talks global conflict in relaxed setting
Talking crises over coffee, the leaders of NZ, Australia and Canada convened at a in a meeting on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit.
Luxon focused on building a rapport with India's Modi
The Prime Minister remains confident a free trade agreement with India can still be struck this term.
Trump rejects Fox News invite to debate Harris in late October
"THERE WILL BE NO REMATCH," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "SO THERE IS NOTHING TO DEBATE."
PM Luxon arrives in Laos for East Asia Summit
Christopher Luxon insists the East Asia Summit remains relevant as he arrives in Laos on Thursday morning for the annual gathering of regional leaders. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch is on… Audio
Israel and Hezbollah clash in South East Lebanon
As Israel intensifies its ground offensive in Lebanon, fierce clashes are being reported between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in South East Lebanon. Middle East Correspondent Rania Abouzeid spoke to… Audio
Trump secretly sent Covid tests to Putin: Bob Woodward book
Then-president Donald Trump secretly sent Covid test kits to Vladimir Putin despite a US shortage during the pandemic, Bob Woodward says in an explosive new book.
Australia waives diplomatic immunity for man embroiled in Wellington street fight
It comes after new video emerged yesterday, allegedly of the partner of an Australian diplomat, taken during a fight in central Wellington. Audio
Call to investigate if NZ is spying in Israel's war in Gaza rejected
The spy agency watchdog has rejected a call for an inquiry into whether New Zealand spying is helping Israel's war in Gaza, but is not ruling out one in future.
Osama bin Laden's son Omar banned from returning to France
Omar bin Laden, a son of slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has been banned from returning to France where he made his home for several years.
How Middle East war could derail global economy
Analysis: A day after oil prices surged, US president Joe Biden warned Israel against strikes on Iran's oil facilities for good reason - any attack could ignite another bout of inflation, and possibly…
What would it take to make ecocide an international crime?
The International Criminal Court has been asked to put environmental destruction on a par with genocide - and it's just the latest step towards giving it legal status. Audio
How conspiracies are tearing apart America's hurricane response efforts
A new storm has emerged on social media - false rumours about how disaster funds have been used, and even claims that officials control the weather.
Trump, Elon Musk take stage together at attempted assassination site
Trump called up on stage a powerful ally - Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of social media platform X.
BBC cancels interview with Boris Johnson after 'embarrassing' mistake
One of the network's best-known presenters says her mistake was "very frustrating".
Seven things to know about the US vice presidential debate
Analysis - It was a surprisingly cordial debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance, but it revealed stark differences. Jeremy Rees looks at what we learned.
'Censorship' or 'democracy' - Candidates clash over Jan 6
Walz directly asked Vance if Trump lost the 2020 election, and he did not answer. "That is a damning non-answer," Walz says. Video
