World Politics
Trade analysis of Hipkins China trip
What can be expected on the trade front when Prime Minister Hipkins meets with Xi Jinping tonight?
The meeting comes on the back of the refresh of the free trade agreement between the two countries… Audio
PM Hipkins in Beijing for high level political meetings
Chris Hipkins has arrived in Beijing ahead of a number of high level political meetings, fraught with diplomatic challenges.
It's been four years since the last visit from a New Zealand Prime… Audio
Five Eyes meets in NZ ahead of Hipkins meeting Xi Jinping tonight
The Prime Minister will meet late tonight with China's President Xi Jinping.
Coinciding with the visit, the Five Eyes security alliance meets in Wellington today, with China and its growing influence… Audio
Prime Minister to meet Xi Jinping
The Prime Minister has eased into his China visit with a day of welcomes and promoting New Zealand, but tonight is the centrepiece meeting with President Xi Jinping.
It's clear there are a range of… Audio
PM defends taking back up plane on China visit
The government has defended taking a back up plane part of the way for the Prime Minister's trip to China. Chris Hipkins has arrived in Beijing for a jam packed week of talks, including with President… Video, Audio
Watch: Chris Hipkins' press conference in China
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has arrived in Beijing, where he is to meet China's top leadership, including President Xi Jinping.
Air Force backup plane criticisms hover over PM Hipkins' China arrival
The prime minister and the largest ever delegation to travel to China have been formally welcomed at the New Zealand embassy.
What you need to know: Russian internal conflict begins to boil over
A fuse appears to have been lit between Russia's leadership and the outspoken Wagner mercenary leader, with mercenaries entering a Russian city. RNZ's Jeremy Rees looks at what we know so far.
Sorry prime minister, Joe Biden was right – Xi Jinping really is a ‘dictator’
Opinion - It's not every day that a NZ prime minister takes China's side in a disagreement between Washington and Beijing. But these are extraordinary times.
Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax crimes and admit gun offence
US President Joe Biden's son is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanour tax crimes and admit to illegally possessing a gun while a drug user.
Hunter Biden to plead guilty to three charges
US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is expected to plead guilty to tax crimes and illegally possessing a gun while a drug user.
The US Attorney in Delaware has filed papers indicating a plea… Audio
Hipkins on budget backdown, ETS reform
An outcry from the early childhood education sector has pushed the government to back down on its key budget policy of 20 hours free ECE for 2 year olds. Providers will no longer require providers to… Audio
Travel bans extended to more Iranian officials over protest crackdown
The government has announced another 18 Iranian officials are banned from travelling to New Zealand in response to the regime's crackdown on protesters.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to meet with China's President Xi Jinping
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' office has confirmed he will meet with China's President Xi Jinping during his trip to the country next week.
US Secretary of State starts rare China trip hoping to ease tensions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began meetings in Beijing on Sunday, the first top American diplomat to visit China in five years, amid frosty bilateral ties and dim prospects for any…
No state meeting for Tibetan leader-in-exile state on visit to NZ
Tibet's leader-in-exile has expressed disappointment that he was not able to secure a meeting with Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta during his first-ever visit to New Zealand.
Jack Watling: Ukraine Conflict update
Dr Jack Watling is joining us again on the situation in Ukraine as the battles resume with improved weather on the ground, and a long summer of warfare seeming to be in store. Audio
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank accused of being 'dominated by Communist Party'
The government will look into allegations a global bank it is a member of has become dominated by the Chinese Communist Party.
Spotlight falls on India at international trade conference
The South Asian nation could provide a counterbalance to China in the Pacific, participants say.
