World Politics
George Clooney calls on Biden to drop out
The Hollywood star and top fundraiser has joined a growing list of donors questioning the president's fitness.
US Democrats still divided over defiant Biden's viability
Democrats in the US Congress remained deeply divided over whether to fall in line behind President Joe Biden's wounded reelection campaign or urge him to step aside because of persistent questions…
Russia orders arrest of Alexei Navalny's widow
A court in Moscow has issued an arrest warrant for the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism, according to state media.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 July
In the show today, we speak to RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith on the partially leaked Darleen Tana report, we hear from Jo Moir who is reporting from Washington at the NATO summit; after that we… Audio
27 Lisette Reymer | The Human Face of War
When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Lisette Reymer risked her own safety to report from the frontline. Her empathetic, award-winning coverage expertly captured the human face of the… Audio
How to negotiate a ceasefire
A ceasefire deal over Gaza has been on the table since June. So why are Israel and Hamas still at war? Audio
Japan and Korea join Australian-led pushback on Chinese hacking
A cyber intelligence agency's new report claims a Chinese spy agency targeted government and business networks, in a large-scale operation that involves stealing hundreds of usernames and passwords.
The role of politics in life for everyday Americans
There is another divide in America beyond left and right, there is a huge chasm between people who are hyper engaged in politics and make it a central part of their lives and those who are disengaged… Audio
Macron asks French PM to stay on as political deadlock continues
Gabriel Attal handed his resignation to Macron, only for the president to refuse.
Russian missiles kill dozens, hit children's hospital, Ukraine says
Russia blasted the main children's hospital in Kyiv with a missile and rained missiles down on other cities across Ukraine.
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World's Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to take a look at what the UK can expect from the new Labour government, the fallout from the surprise results of the French elections and Hollywood… Audio
David Farrar on his glimpse of the Ukraine-Russian war
Over 860 days into the conflict, blogger, pollster and RNZ regular David Farrar has recently returned from visiting Ukraine and he speaks to Emile Donovan about his experience of a country still very… Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Wendyl Nissen (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Wendyl Nissen discuss the election result in France and the 50th birthday of the world's best-selling toy, the Rubik's Cube. Audio
French people reject the far right - again
Analysis - Voters have turned out in large number to produce a shock result, the BBC's Hugh Schofield writes. Video
Democrats weigh risks and rewards of losing Biden
As panic swirls about the president's re-election chances, some see potential in a fresh start - but others say the unknowns are too great.
France on course for hung parliament as leftist alliance takes top spot
The major upset is predicted to bar Marine Le Pen's far-right party from running the government.
Joe Biden's personal doctor met with Parkinson's expert - report
The revelation comes amid speculation over the 81-year-old's cognitive abilities and calls for him to step down from the presidential race.
New UK leader Starmer declares Rwanda deportation plan 'dead and buried'
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would scrap a controversial plan to fly thousands of asylum seekers from Britain to Rwanda in his first major policy announcement.
Biden digs in as pressure from fellow Democrats escalates
Amid increasing calls from fellow Democrats to end his campaign for re-election, US President Joe Biden gave no hint today that he was considering stepping aside.
Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential race, interior ministry says
The low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms its people have yearned for.
