World Politics
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.
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
