World Politics
Greece denies promising not to raise Parthenon Sculptures on UK visit
No. 10 is embroiled in a deepening row with Athens after cancelling a meeting between Rishi Sunak and the Greek PM.
UK cancels PM's meeting with Greek counterpart over fate of the 'Elgin Marbles'
A diplomatic row has broken out between the British and Greek governments.
COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals
The United Arab Emirates planned to use its role as the host of UN climate talks as an opportunity to strike oil and gas deals, the BBC has learned.
Why Trump’s rivals in Iowa still think they can win
Despite Donald Trump's lead in the polls, supporters of his opponents still have faith in the race for the Republican presidential race.
MFAT acknowledges death threat video targeting Papua hostage Phillip Mehrtens
A new video of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, held hostage in the Indonesian region of Papua, is circulating on social media.
Hamas close to truce agreement with Israel, chief says
The chief of Hamas told Reuters on Tuesday that the Palestinian militant group was near a truce agreement with Israel.
North Korea tells Japan it plans to launch satellite in the coming days
North Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite, in what Tokyo and Seoul said could be a third attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit in violation of a UN ban.
Hamas must release hostages before 'dialogue around ceasefire'
A spokesperson for the NZ Jewish Council says there can be no ceasefire in Gaza before more than 200 hostages taken from Israel are released. Audio
UN Special Rapporteur calls for multilateral intervention in Gaza
In New Zealand to meet with politicians, NGOs, and others, Francesca Albanese says there is a disconnect between atrocities committed in Gaza and the response of the Western world.
Right-winger Milei wins Argentina presidential poll
Javier Milei has won Argentina's presidential run-off poll, according to provisional results.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire call needs 'high degree of diplomacy' - National
The National Party is accusing caretaker Prime Minister Chris Hipkins of playing politics over Gaza and says he did not consult them over calling for a ceasefire.
Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
The former US first lady, who President Jimmy Carter called 'an extension of myself', died peacefully with her family by her side, a statement said.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for a ceasefire in Israel Gaza conflict
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while the National Party has accused him of 'playing politics.'
Australian naval personnel injured by sonar pulses from Chinese warship
HMAS Toowoomba had been operating in international waters off Japan in support of a United Nations mission to enforce sanctions when the incident occurred on Tuesday.
Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in 'insurrection' but allows him on ballot
A Colorado judge has allowed Donald Trump to remain on the ballot in the state's election next year, despite finding that he "engaged in insurrection".
Low-key Marshall Islands election campaign belies vote importance
Marshall Islanders go to the polls on 20 November, following what may have been the quietest election campaign in the 44-years of constitutional government.
UN says starvation imminent in Gaza, no let-up in Israeli assault
UN aid deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza have been suspended due to shortages of fuel and a communications shut down, as Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in the enclave.
Labour's Damien O'Connor sole Kiwi face at APEC
Outgoing Trade Minister Damien O'Connor is talking up the trade positives and skirting the geo-political negatives at the APEC summit.
George Santos opts out of re-election after ethics report
A House ethics committee found the Republican congressman funded his luxurious lifestyle with stolen campaign money.
'A grievous violation': Ambassador criticises Israeli move on hospital
Israeli occupation of Gaza's main hospital is a catastrophe and violates international humanitarian law, Palestinian Ambassador Izzat Salah Abdulhadi tells RNZ. Audio