World Politics
NZDF not part of US military's plan to flood Asia-Pacific with drones
The United States military is pushing ahead with its plan to flood the Asia-Pacific region with drones - but New Zealand's military is not on board with it.
Binder with top-secret Russia intelligence missing since end of Trump term - source
A binder holding top-secret intelligence that contributed to a US assessment that Russia tried to help throw the 2016 US election to Donald Trump has been missing since the last days of his…
US Congress greenlights nuclear submarine sale to Australia
The deal allows the AUKUS defence partnership of Australia, the US and Britain to go ahead.
Trade Minister Todd McClay picks up WTO conference vice chair role
Trade Minister Todd McClay says he will focus on a better dispute settlement process within the World Trade Organisation and removal of fisheries subsidies.
EU leaders set to meet and discuss Ukraine funding
European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels at a summit dominated by divisions over support for Ukraine. Almost all of the EU leaders say Ukraine is close to meeting the seven requirements to join… Audio
US House votes to authorise Biden impeachment inquiry
The US House of Representatives has voted to formalise its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Australia to create navy nuclear safety watchdog for AUKUS
Australia will spend NZ$598.6m to create a naval nuclear power safety regulator as part of the AUKUS programme, a government economic update shows.
More than 1,000 protestors call for ceasefire in Gaza
More than 1,000 protestors gathered on parliament's lawn today, once again urging the government to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
It comes as a New Zealander made it out of… Audio
Climate Change Minister says COP28 draft 'does not go far enough'
New Zealand negotiators are among a group working on an alternative text at the COP28 global climate summit, after concern the current draft agreement does not go far enough. Audio
Peters reaffirms New Zealand commitment to Indo-Pacific 'rules and norms'
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has affirmed New Zealand's commitment to defend and modernise multilateralism, in a speech to diplomats.
UN chief says he 'will not give up' appeals for ceasefire in Gaza
Antonio Guterres said he would not give up appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, adding that the war undermined the credibility and authority of the Security Council.
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
The Philippines and China traded accusations over a collision of their vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk resigns in shock announcement
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced she is stepping down as leader and leaving politics for good.
University of Pennsylvania head quits after public backlash to her antisemitism comments
Elizabeth Magill, president of the University of Pennsylvania, refused to say whether students who called for the genocide of Jews would be punished at a Congressional hearing.
Democrats, Biden campaign condemn blocking of emergency abortion for Texas woman
Top Democratic leaders and advocacy groups in the US have condemned the Texas Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block a pregnant woman from obtaining an emergency abortion.
Family unable to collect a top human rights prize honouring their daughter Mahsa Amini
The family were banned from flying to France to collect the prize, despite having valid visas. Amini's death sparked protests around the world for her own protest over Iran's hijab wearing rules.
Macron accused of betraying French Republic after participation in Jewish ceremony
The French President participated in the lighting of a Hanukkah candle inside his official residence, leading to denouncement by both left and right politicians.
Gag order on Trump upheld by US appeals court
A three-judge panel kept most of the restrictions imposed by the original order barring Trump from assailing prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses in a federal criminal case that accuses…
Damien O'Connor steps outside Labour policy in calling Israel's actions 'genocide'
Labour's leader says O'Connor is "incredibly passionate" about the issue but party policy is that relevant international bodies will determine whether Israel's actions are lawful.
Australia signs security agreement with Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and counterpart James Marape say the agreement shows the closeness of the two nations.
