World Politics
How the Walz v Vance debate unfolded
Analysis - The vice presidential debate was heavy on policy disagreements - but light on personal attacks.
Headline-grabbing US VP rivals go head-to-head today
Tim Walz and JD Vance's histories and rhetoric have amassed more attention than many past No 2 candidates. Video
Israel vows retaliation against Iran after missile attack
Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies. RNZ's US… Audio
US pledges support for Israel as Iran launches missiles
The US has pledged support to Israel after Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, launches ground operation
Concerns are growing of a wider war in the Middle East as Israel continues its strikes on Lebanon. Correspondent Amelie David spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Iran fires hundreds of missiles at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
Israel's military says Iran's missile attack is over and citizens can now leave shelters. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann from Tel Aviv. Audio
Iran launches missiles at Israel
Missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq and Yemen… Audio
Iran fires missiles at Israel
The US was warning an Iranian attack could be at least as large as a strike that Tehran staged earlier this year.
What has happened as Israel's military launches ground operations in Lebanon?
Israel has begun ground operations in Lebanon it says targets Hezbollah, with flares and shelling, and strikes on the capitals of Lebanon and Syria, while Lebanon's military has withdrawn.
Israel planning ground invasion of Lebanon: US officials
US officials say Israel plans to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon. Correspondent Amelie David spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio
Call for apology from Labour MP after social media post taken down
Damien O'Connor has removed a social media post he shared that seems to justify Hamas' 7 October attack on Israel, but has not apologised.
Military build-up in Guam has repercussions for Pacific
The tiny island of Guam is America's shield against Chinese moves in the Pacific, but that comes at the expense of its people
Guam locals pay the price for US security
The tiny island of Guam is America's shield against Chinese moves in the Pacific, but that comes at the expense of its people. Audio
UK MP quits Labour Party in protest at PM Keir Starmer
Rosie Duffield has accused Keir Starmer of "sleaze" and "nepotism" over his approach to child poverty and acceptance of hospitality from donors.
Jimmy Carter at 100 - the American president who just keeps going and going
Analysis - Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived US president, and as he turns 100 years old this week, it turns out he was also pretty much the last of his kind.
Industry, academics not yet consulted on AUKUS II
Defence officials say they have not consulted with industry and academics about participating in AUKUS Pillar Two.
Trump escalates dark rhetoric against immigrants, Harris
At one point the former president admitted: "This is a dark speech."
Kiribati to vote for president on 25 October
Notices were published by electoral districts across the country on Friday.
Russia warns West against 'fight to victory with a nuclear power'
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov took aim at backers of Ukraine who support Kyiv's peace proposal.
Veteran Japan lawmaker to be PM after 'final battle'
Shigeru Ishiba prevailed over hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi in a run-off vote in what was one of the most unpredictable leadership elections for his party in decades.
