World Politics
Prime Minister en route to Lithuania for critical NATO meeting
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in Sweden for a quick fire visit overnight before travelling to Lithuania for a critical meeting of NATO leaders. The NATO Summit, which New Zealand is attending as… Video, Audio
Diplomatic pivot from China to Europe, with all eyes on Ukraine
Fresh from delicate diplomatic relations with China, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has arrived in Europe for a week dominated by the war in Ukraine and the NATO Leaders' Summit.
Dutch coalition government collapses in migration row
The Dutch government has collapsed because of disagreement between coalition parties over asylum policies, Prime Minster Mark Rutte has said.
Antony Loewenstein: Palestine a testing ground for war tech
Australian-German investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein argues Israel has used occupied Palestinian territories as a testing ground to develop weaponry and surveillance technology. In his new… Audio
China, New Zealand find common ground in scientific collaboration - report
China is now New Zealand's fourth major partner when it comes to co-producing scientific publications.
Massive police presence in France
In France, crowds have gathered at rallies hosted by mayors in response to five nights of violent riots.
Thousands of people have been arrested in the riots which erupted when a teenager was shot at… Audio
Counter protests gain traction in France
In France, crowds have gathered at rallies hosted by mayors in response to five nights of violent riots.
Thousands of people have been arrested in the riots which erupted when a teenager was shot at… Audio
Kiwi Nathan Ross tapped to be one of King Charles' trusted advisors
A former New Zealand government employee has been appointed as one of King Charles' most trusted advisors, according to media reports.
Jack Watling: Putin after Prigozhin
Russia's government is moving to demonstrate it still has control over the country, following a brief mutiny by one of the country's most powerful military groups. Wagner Group leader Yevgeny… Audio
What could Putin's end look like?
When Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged his leader, he fractured Vladimir Putin's power. The Russian president is attempting to seal up that crack, but what is broken can rarely be whole again.
China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law
China is adding to Xi Jinping's vast powers with a new law that will assert Beijing's interests on the world stage.
NZ should stand up to Japan over nuclear waste dumping - Lawyer
Japan is being criticised by Pacific leaders for dumping nuclear waste in the Pacific Ocean. An international lawyer says Australia and New Zealand need to do more to stand up to Japan. Japan is… Audio
Red carpet for Hipkins as Jinping calls NZ 'friend and partner'
The red carpet has been rolled out for the Prime Minister in China, who met with President Xi Jinping overnight. Jinping has labelled New Zealand a friend and partner. In response, Chris Hipkins… Audio
Watch: Hipkins speaks from China after meeting Premier
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met with China's Premier Li Qiang for a one-on-one discussion as part of Hipkins trip.
'New Zealand a friend and partner': President Xi Jinping
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is describing his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping as warm and constructive.
The two leaders met last night in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
It's the… Audio
Analysis from Beijing
President Xi met with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins last night in Beijing.
Speaking to reporters in Beijing after the high-stakes meeting, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said it was at no point… Audio
President Xi praises NZ relationship
China's President Xi Jinping has praised his country's relationship with New Zealand, saying bilateral ties have contributed to regional peace and stability.
President Xi met with Prime Minister… Audio
Xi meeting 'very significant bilateral milestone': Hipkins
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is describing his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping as a "very significant bilateral milestone".
The two leaders met last night in the Great Hall of the People in… Audio
Putin appears outside Kremlin
Russian president Vladimir Putin has appeared outside the Kremlin to tell members of Russia's security services that they "essentially prevented a civil war" over the weekend, when an armed mutiny… Audio
What just happened in Russia?
Was the weekend of chaos a failed coup, or did the man once known as 'Putin's Chef' just snap, condemning himself to exile? Audio
