World Politics
PNG's PM avoids no confidence vote again
Yet again the Papua New Guinea opposition has failed to file a motion for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister, James Marape. Audio
What's at stake in the European Parliament election this week
Nearly 400 million EU citizens can go to the polls over the coming days. Here's what you need to know.
China wants New Zealand's help to join free trade agreement
But New Zealand is limited in how it can assist the world's second-biggest economy join 12 countries in the CPTPP, a trade expert says.
NZ's Indian communities react to Modi's election win
New Zealand's Indian communities are paying attention to how Narendra Modi's style of leadership will change, now he's leading a coalition. Indian Weekender editor Ravi Bajpai spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
UAE leader meets with Taliban official facing $10m US bounty
While the West still doesn't recognise the Taliban as Kabul's government, nations in the Mideast have reached out to them.
India elections: Modi's key ally pledges support
Modi will need support from partners to form the government. But does this reduced victory mean reform paralysis?
Shortland Street actor ends hunger strike over Israel-Gaza war
Will Alexander wants his council to back more aid for the UN Palestinian refugee agency.
In heated debate, UK's Sunak, Starmer go head-to-head
The Conservative leader accused the opposition party of wanting to increase taxes if it wins power at the election.
How Biden's new order to halt asylum at US border is supposed to work
US President Joe Biden has ordered a halt to asylum processing at the border with Mexico when illegal entries reach a threshold deemed excessive.
Why India's Modi failed to win outright majority
Explainer: Modi has lost some of his aura of invincibility and the results mean the opposition is back.
UK election one month away
With the election exactly one month from now, and the ruling Conservative party tipped for a crushing defeat, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a lot to prove against Labour's Keir Starmer in the first… Audio
India's BJP set to win third straight election
India's ruling BJP are set to win a third consecutive term in power, but without the landslide victory predicted. India correspondent Ishan Garg spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Recognising Palestine
Spain, Ireland and Norway last month officially recognised Palestine as a state. But what is a state, and how does it differ from a 'nation'? Dr Stephen Young, associate professor of Law at the… Audio
Politics by Night with Laura Walters
Newsroom political editor Laura Walters talks about some of the political issues of the moment. Audio
Political race on to form South Africa's next coalition government
The political race is on to form South Africa's next government. Our correspondent Elna Schütz explains. Audio
What's next before Donald Trump's sentencing?
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about the aftermath of Donald Trump's criminal trial where he was convicted on all 34 counts and Joe Biden's attempt to secure a ceasefire… Audio
Biden expected to unveil order on asylum shutdown
The actions are Biden's most aggressive unilateral move yet to control the numbers at the border.
What the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown means for Chinese youth in NZ
In the 35 years since the pro-democracy demonstrations at Tiananmen Square, an entire generation has grown up knowing very little about them.
Israel confirms deaths of four more hostages in Gaza
Israel's military says UK-Israeli Nadav Popplewell and three others "were killed while together in the area of Khan Younis during our operation there".
Imran Khan acquitted in state secrets case
In the so-called "cipher case", the prosecution argued that the former Pakistan prime minister had leaked a classified cable sent to Pakistan's ambassador in Washington.
