World Politics
'No room for new oil exploration' in NZ - German climate diplomat
Germany's top climate diplomat says reopening New Zealand to offshore oil and gas exploration would go against science and economics.
Israel must not reoccupy the Gaza Strip after the war says Blinken
Israel's military says its troops are at the heart of Gaza City and that 50,000 Palestinians have fled the area by foot - raising the question of what Israel's post-war plans are.
At the G7 summit… Audio
Ivanka Trump testifies in civil fraud case against Donald Trump
Ivanka Trump, the former president's oldest daughter and close confidante, took to the stand today in the civil fraud trial against her father and brothers.
Ivanka's testimony came two days after her… Audio
Ohio votes to add abortion rights to constitution
Voters in Ohio overwhelmingly approved an amendment which would enshrine the right to terminate pregnancy in the state's constitution Its success is likely to bolster Democrats' hopes that abortion… Audio
Swarbrick defends 'river to the sea' chant used at pro-Palestine rally
David Seymour has accused Chlöe Swarbrick of repeating a pro-Hamas statement, but the Green MP dismissed the criticism as a "purposeful distraction". Audio
Trump clashes with judge at fraud trial
Donald Trump complained of unfair treatment in a defiant and rambling performance at his civil business-fraud trial, prompting the judge to threaten to cut his testimony short.
Palestinian ambassador calls for NZ to 'play a leadership role'
The Palestinian ambassador to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific says NZ can play a role internationally to help reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel rebuffs mounting calls for ceasefire; Lebanon strike angers Hezbollah
Israel continues to rebuff growing international pressure for a ceasefire.
Thousands across NZ continue to rally calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
In this episode we talk to members from Palestinian and Jewish communities in New Zealand about the attacks on Gaza by Israel. Audio
Australia's Albanese seeks dialogue, cooperation in China visit
Australian PM: In 'all our interests' to have strong relationship with China
Four surprises that could upend the 2024 US election
A year out, and all the indications are that the 2024 election will be a re-run of 2020 - but with Trump taking on President Biden. Four BBC commentators offer their predictions.
China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other
China and Australia are proof that governments do not have to like each other to do business.
Israel rebuffs Blinken's call for Gaza humanitarian pause
The US Secretary of State discussed the idea on his second visit to the war-torn region in a month.
Spencer Ackerman: are America's 9/11 mistakes being repeated?
Comparisons between 9/11 and the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel have repeatedly been drawn. As the Israel-Hamas war enters its fourth week, President Biden has warned Israel not to repeat the… Audio
Limited Gaza evacuations to be allowed after Qatar brokers deal - source
Qatar has mediated an agreement between Egypt, Israel and Hamas, in coordination with the US, which will allow limited evacuations from besieged Gaza, a source briefed on deal told Reuters on…
BBC security correspondent raises questions about long term impact of Gaza conflict
The Israeli Defence Force has confirmed it is responsible for a huge explosion at the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza that has reportedly to have killed dozens and injured many more.
Photos… Audio
US correspondent Ron Elving
Ron Elving discusses the new Speaker of the House and Congress; a relatively junior member of the leadership, Mike Johnson. And the atrocity in Lewiston, Maine, with 18 people dead in a shooting, and… Audio
Africa: suspected fake doctor arrested in South African
A popular South African TikToker who allegedly claimed to be a doctor has been arrested, nearly three weeks after authorities accused him of being a fraud. Audio
UK: Covid-inquiry has roared back into the headlines
A senior U.K. civil servant who worked closely with Boris Johnson turned on WhatsApp's controversial disappearing messages function in a group used by government figures, weeks before the then-prime… Audio
Govt announces $450,000 aid for Vanuatu after ex-Tropical Cyclone Lola
The government has announced an initial aid package for Vanuatu after the damage wrought by ex-Tropical Cyclone Lola.
