World Politics
Georgia rocked by clashes over 'foreign agent' bill
Riot police fired tear gas and a water cannon into crowds protesting against a bill seen by the opposition as targeting media freedoms.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Audio
Indian spies caught in Australia
Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on AUKUS Pillar Two
The Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is among critics who've been sounding the alarm about AUKUS for weeks. Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on NZ joining AUKUS Pillar Two
RNZ has edited this audio to remove comments made by foreign minister Winston Peters regarding former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr.
The Foreign Affairs Minister is taking on opponents of New… Audio
Decision on joining AUKUS Pillar 2 a 'long way off': Peters
The Foreign Affairs Minister has sought to silence critics of New Zealand's possible involvement with the second pillar of the AUKUS military pact. Here's political reporter, Katie Scotcher. Audio
Peters AUKUS speech interrupted by lone protester
Eight security officers carried her out after she refused to leave.
Will we learn more about NZ and AUKUS tonight?
Analysis - The United States has unveiled plans to boost the weapons trade with Australia and the UK, on the same day that Winston Peters is expected to sketch NZ's position on AUKUS.
Former MPs claim to be targets of Chinese cyber attack
The spy agencies are being questioned after two former MPs claim they were never informed they were victims of a China-backed cyber-attack.
Warning to students ahead of Auckland rally for Palestinians
Protesters in Auckland are being warned their gathering should not be turned into an overnight stay.
Columbia students defy deadline to disband pro-Palestinian encampment
New York City's Columbia University has begun suspending students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus after they defied a deadline to disperse.
Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister
Just days ago, Yousaf insisted he would win the confidence votes and "absolutely" lead the SNP into the general election and the 2026 Holyrood election.
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
BBC World reporter Pete Ross joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including local elections in the UK, protests in the former Soviet state of… Audio
Senior US, French officials in Middle East to discuss Gaza
Talks on a ceasefire in Gaza are progressing, the French Foreign Minister says, as he joins the US Secretary of State in Saudi.
Biden-Trump rematch: Who one of the world's leading election experts thinks will win
A historian with a track record of predicting US election winners tells RNZ's Sunday Morning that President Biden looks to be on track for another term, but things could still go wrong for him. Audio
Another UK Conservative MP defects to Labour
Dan Poulter said the government's record on the state-run National Health Service meant he could no longer represent the Conservatives.
Biden says he's ready for election debate with Trump
"I am happy to debate him," the president said. "I am, somewhere. I don't know when."
National Enquirer boss says he killed story of Trump's affair, even though it cost him
David Pecker agreed with a prosecutor who asked whether the Stormy Daniels story would have been "National Enquirer gold".
Three decades after Port Arthur massacre, Australia is getting a gun register
The move is the first major update to Australian gun laws since the gun buyback of 1996-97.
Manhunt launched in Nigeria after mass prison break
Rain is causing chaos across Africa, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana. Audio
