World Politics
UK and US call out China over cyber-attacks
The UK and US have called out China over what they say have been state sponsored cyber-attacks.
The United Kingdom has accused China of hacking its electoral commission, and targeting some of its… Audio
More details revealed about NZ's AUKUS security pact plans
NZ "actively looking" for ways to participate in the controversial AUKUS pact, where work is underway on putting AI into submarine-hunting planes and radar into deep space for military targeting, a… Audio
Kate's cancer the latest bombshell in royal family's year of woe
Three cancer diagnoses and a shock death have rocked the Windsors in what some are describing as the darkest period for the family in years.
Winston Peters navigates troubled waters with India, China
New Zealand must pull its weight on defence and security, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says in a sit-down interview with RNZ, after talks with both India and China.
While trade was a driving… Audio
'We are not in control': Call for law change after foreign spying revealed
The law needs to explicitly prohibit foreign spying or New Zealand risks joining "other people's wars", a lawyer warns.
Russia launches largest missile attack on Kyiv
Schools, homes and industrial facilities were hit in the biggest attack in weeks, officials said.
Hong Kong introduces new security law Article 23
Hong Kong's new security law will usher the territory "into a new era of authoritarianism".
That's according to Human Rights Watch, who are reacting after Hong Kong's China-controlled legislature… Audio
Survey shows why Japanese couples aren't having kids
To Japan, where a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul for a summit on democracy resulted in North Korea testing their missiles and Japanese couples might be making memories… Audio
Senators vote down President Javier Milei's decree
To South America, where Senators in Argentina have voted down President Javier Milei's 'mega-decree', resulting in tension between Milei and Vice President Victoria Villarruel; There's also some… Audio
Obama visits PM Sunak amid rumors of leadership challenge
To the United Kingdom, where Former President Barack Obama has visited Rishi Sunak at Number 10 despite rumours milling around on the future of Sunak's leadership of the Conservative Party; The UK's… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rich Preston
BBC reporter Rich Preston joins Emile Donovan to take a look at the events making headlines internationally, including China's foreign minister making visits to Australia and New Zealand for the first… Audio
'Nothing left of democracy': Thousands join election protest in Russia
In an action called "noon against Putin", Russians who oppose the Kremlin leader went to their polling station to either spoil their ballot paper or to vote for candidates standing against Putin.
Trump predicts the end of US democracy if he loses 2024 election
Donald Trump said in an Ohio rally if he does not win November's presidential election it will mean the likely end of American democracy.
Who are the US presidential election candidates?
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face each other in the US presidential election but several third-party hopefuls are also running. Here's what to know about them.
Canada's Trudeau says he often mulls quitting his 'crazy job', but will stay
Pollsters say voters are tiring of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, who first took office in November 2015.
Peters finishes overseas trip, vows to 'deepen ties' with Singapore
Deputy Prime Minister was in Singapore for the last stop of his trip, saying the country was its "most important defence partner in South East Asia".
Russian arrests as ballot boxes targeted in Putin vote
Several people have been detained for vandalism at polling stations on the first day of voting in presidential elections, Russian officials say.
Who is Mohammad Mustafa, the new Palestinian PM?
A US-educated economist, he once ran the Palestinian telecoms company Paltel and more recently the PA's public Palestine Investment Fund (PIF), with nearly US$1 billion in assets.
Samoa's plan to allow overseas voting
Critics of a new electoral law in Samoa say it could allow overseas voters to decide elections.
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Peters clarifies comments about Canadian Sikh leader's killing
The foreign affairs minister has clarified comments he gave to Indian media about the killing, alleged to have Indian government involvement.
