World Politics
White House official says door is open for further talks with New Zealand
A top ranking White House official says New Zealand has been receptive to working with AUKUS in the cyber arena.
Tom Bateman: protest and the future of Democracy in Israel
Mass protests have rocked Israel in recent weeks, in response to planned changes to the judicial system by the country's far-right coalition, headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. If the… Audio
Is conflict between China and the West getting closer?
Beijing has reacted with anger to the details of a UK, US and Australia pact known as AUKUS.
Minister Andrew Little heads to eight-nation counter-terror meeting
On the anniversary of the 15 March terror attacks, New Zealand's Minister for Defence, the spy agencies and the attacks inquiry is flying to Australia for the meeting.
AUKUS: Australian nuclear submarine programme to cost up to $394.5b
Britain and the US will help Australia develop a nuclear-powered submarine programme, as part of the AUKUS pact.
Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties in talks brokered by China
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish relations after years of hostility that had threatened stability and security in the Gulf and helped fuel conflicts in the Middle East from Yemen to…
China's Xi Jinping clinches third presidential term amid challenges
Xi Jinping secured a precedent-breaking third five-year presidential term on Friday during a parliamentary session.
Fox News host's Capitol riot claims slammed by Republicans, White House
The White House has called Fox News presenter Tucker Carlson "not credible" after he made a number of claims based on previously unseen footage from the 2021 Capitol riots.
Court files reveal Fox executives rejecting election lies
Fox News continues to be exposed like never before.
A trove of documents released in the defamation lawsuit against the right-wing channel has offered a glimpse at the internal deliberations over… Audio
White House backs Senate bill to boost US ability to ban TikTok
The White House backed legislation introduced by a dozen senators to give new powers to ban TikTok and other foreign-based technologies if they pose national security threats.
Geoffrey Miller: New Zealand’s foreign policy hardens under new leadership
Opinion - New Zealand's new triumvirate of ministers with responsibility for foreign affairs and defence seem to hint the country will join Indo-Pacific countries in rearming, Geoffrey Miller writes.
BBC's Jonathan Frewin joins us a month after the tragic earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria
BBC's Jonathan Frewin joins us a month after the tragic earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria Audio
Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks
Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans following 10 years of negotiations.
Netanyahu under pressure from US, Israeli protests grow
Israel's closest ally has demanded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repudiate a call by his hardline finance minister for a Palestinian village to be erased.
Murdoch testified Fox News hosts endorsed idea that Biden stole election
Fox Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged under oath that some Fox hosts "endorsed" the notion that the 2020 US presidential election was stolen, according to an unsealed court filing.
US correspondent Ximena Bustillo: the politics of disaster
US correspondent Ximena Bustillo speaks to Kathryn about the train derailment in East Palestine, and the latest NPR poll which shows American voters lean in favour of raising the debt ceiling, but are… Audio
Foreign spying 'wake up call' for Australia
Australia's intelligence chief says the country is being spied on at an "unprecedented" level by foreign agents. Kathryn talks to ANU Professor of International Security John Blaxland about the level… Audio
Europe: Putin tries to reframe Ukraine war, dozens drown off Italy
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to recast the war in Ukraine as a battle for Russia's survival, and just days after Italy… Audio
EU Ambassador to NZ on a year since Ukraine invasion
Friday marks a year since the Russian-led invasion of Ukraine.
Today also marks twelve months of intense pressure of various kinds on the European Union as a result of the illegal war.
EU Ambassador… Audio
Foreign Minister on Ukraine invasion anniversary
On the first anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia's ongoing actions continue to threaten global stability and "impact Aotearoa New Zealand", according to Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
The… Audio