World Politics
Donald Trump's Georgia judge dismisses some criminal charges
The judge overseeing an election interference case has left most of the charges in place.
Biden clinches nomination, bruising presidential rematch with Trump looms
Biden takes aim at Trump's "campaign of resentment, revenge, and retribution", while Trump promises to close the borders and "drill, baby, drill".
Special Counsel behind Biden report speaks at hearing
The US special counsel who released a scathing report last month suggesting President Biden had a "poor memory" has spoken at a congressional hearing.
Robert Hur - originally a Republican appointee -… Audio
Politics by Night with Glenn McConnell
Stuff political reporter Glenn McConnell joins Emile Donovan to dissect the government's urgent first 100 days and the tensions surrounding New Zealand's law and order workforce. Audio
Winston Peters continuing to meet with Indian leaders
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is continuing to meet with regional leaders in Gujarat, India, as New Zealand works to develop a closer relationship with the country.
The government says India is… Audio
Bleak start to Ramadan in Gaza
Palestinians besieged in Gaza by Israel's war against Hamas are facing a bleak start to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Some had hoped for a ceasefire in time for Ramadan but talks in Cairo have… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
BBC reporter Rob Hugh-Jones joins Emile Donovan to take a look at the events making headlines internationally, including Russia's presidential election, and officials facing negligence charges in… Audio
Biden takes on Trump over Russia, democracy in fiery State of the Union address
US President Joe Biden assailed Donald Trump for kowtowing to Russia, failing to care about Covid-19 and papering over the 6 January Capitol assault in a State of the Union speech. Video
Sweden joins NATO as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink
"Good things come to those who wait," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as he received Sweden's accession documents from Kristersson.
Super Tuesday: Trump, Biden dominate contests as they march toward rematch
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have swept to victory in statewide nominating contests across the US, setting up a historic rematch, despite low popularity ratings for both candidates.
Super Tuesday underway in the US
It's one of the most significant dates in the US political calendar, Super Tuesday, when voters in more than a dozen states pick their Democratic and Republican candidates for the Presidential… Audio
Secretary of State Blinken to meet Israel war cabinet member
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the situation in the Gaza Strip is "simply unacceptable" and Israel must "maximise every possible means and every possible method to get aid to those who need… Audio
Former Defence Minister on problematic plane
The Prime Minister abandoned his Defence Force flight to Melbourne because a 'maintenance fault' was identified with the Boeing 757.
Christopher Luxon ended up flying commercially, and running behind… Audio
PM Luxon in Australia for ASEAN summit
The Prime Minister is heading to Australia on Tuesday to meet with his Southeast Asian counterparts.
The meetings will take place on the sidelines of an Australian summit with the region's leaders… Audio
Trump to remain on Colorado ballot
The US Supreme Court has struck down Colorado's move to bar Donald Trump from its presidential primary.
Colorado's top court removed the former president from its ballot in December, citing the 14th… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rich Preston
BBC reporter Rich Preston joins Emile Donovan to look at the events making headlines internationally, including France's world-leading move to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution, and… Audio
Government move makes it illegal for anyone in New Zealand to support Hamas
Designating the whole of Hamas as a terrorist entity flies in the face of New Zealand diplomatic calls for a humanitarian ceasefire, an international relations expert says. Audio
Trump appeals election disqualification
Donald Trump appealed an Illinois judge's ruling barring him from appearing on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot because of his role in the US Capitol riot in 2021.
Online conspiracies abound over Kate Middleton's absence
In January, Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery for an undisclosed issue. While the palace has said she is recovering well at home, she has not been seen since. Audio
Māori Hui aa motu movement backed by Pacific leaders
At a conference in Fiji, they expressed support for the Hui aa motu movement launched by Kiingi Tuheitia at Turangawaewae Marae.
