World Politics
US election 2024: Can Nikki Haley really stop Donald Trump?
Donald Trump remains the overwhelming favourite for the Republican presidential nomination, but Nikki Haley is surging. If the former US president shows any signs of weakness when voting begins next…
Voting begins in Taiwan's critical elections watched closely by China
Polls are open in Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections which China has framed as a choice between war and peace.
Who are the Houthi rebels and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?
Drone and rocket attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea have now prompted US and UK-led forces to stage air strikes on targets in the region.
Nelson-based Palestinians rallying every weekend
A small group of Palestinians who now call Nelson home have been holding weekly peace rallies calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, vowing to continue for as long as the conflict does.
New Zealand backs UK, US attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen
Aotearoa is among the 10 countries formally backing the military strikes launched this afternoon against Houthi rebels in Yemen over ongoing attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes.
North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020
A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since anti-pandemic border lockdowns began in early 2020, according to a post from Russian provincial authorities…
China warns Taiwan voters to make the 'right choice'
China has issued a warning to voters in Taiwan two days before the country's presidential elections.
Israel faces genocide charges at World Court
Meanwhile, the first residents are returning to northern Gaza, where Israeli forces have begun withdrawing.
Hunter Biden makes surprise appearance at contempt hearing
The US president's son sat quietly in the gallery with his attorney, causing pandemonium.
Lloyd Austin: Pentagon reveals US Defence Secretary had prostate cancer surgery
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin suffered a urinary tract infection following surgery to treat a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Saudi Arabia interested in Israel normalisation deal after war
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UK says it is interested in normalising relations with Israel after the war in Gaza, but that any deal must lead to the creation of a Palestinian state.
Chinese satellite launch sparks 'missile' fears in Taiwan
Mobile phone users across the self-ruled island received a message warning them to "be aware for your safety".
Judges sceptical of Trump's immunity claim
Trump looked on as his legal team argued former presidents should not be prosecuted for actions they took in office.
France gets youngest PM
The 34-year-old Gabriel Attal is promising to be bold and act fast to help the middle class weather the cost of living.
Bangladesh PM secures fourth term as opposition boycott election
Sheikh Hasina wins fourth straight term in election marred by low turnout and opposition boycott.
US Secretary of State meets Arab leaders in diplomatic push over Gaza war
Antony Blinken said countries were interested in pursuing normalisation of relations with Israel - if there was a clear path toward a Palestinian state.
Australia puts monarchy referendum on ice
The longstanding policy of Australia's Prime Minister is now "not a priority" .
US opposed to 'forcible displacement' of Palestinians: Blinken
The US Secretary of State is in the Middle East, gathering Arab states' views on the future of Gaza before taking those positions to Israel.
On anniversary of siege, Trump calls those charged in 6 January attack 'hostages'
Donald Trump has downplayed his role in the siege of the US Capitol on the third anniversary of the attack, arguing that those prosecuted for storming the building should be freed.
Biden slams Trump for Capitol riot in 2024 campaign speech
In his first campaign speech of 2024, President Joe Biden cast his likely election opponent, Donald Trump, as a fundamental threat to American democracy.