World Politics
Flurry of action as Ukraine anniverary approaches
Days before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there's been a flurry of action from foreign countries.
US President Joe Biden is in Poland facing calls to provide more military… Audio
Australia has taken out 'hive' of spies, security chief says
Australia has busted a "hive" of spies operating in the country for years, its intelligence chief says.
Vladimir Putin takes aim at the US
Vladimir Putin has taken aim at the US and the West, blaming both for provoking Russia's war against Ukraine and escallating it.
In a bitter two hour state of the nation address the President said… Audio
UN torture watchdog gives up trying to inspect Australian detention centres
The UN says it faces obstacles in getting access to some detention centres in the country.
Ukraine bolstered with critical equipment from US
Overnight President Biden has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to announce half a billion dollars of additional assistance to Ukraine.
The US will deliver critical equipment, including weapons and… Audio
Watch: 'We are family' - NZ, Australian PMs
NZ Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have used a joint media conference to affirm the nations' relationship is that of "family".
US military shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon
The US military is searching for the remnants of a suspected Chinese spy balloon after it was shot down over the weekend.
Officials say they grew concerned about the balloon when it drew close to the… Audio
US tracking suspected Chinese surveillance balloon
The US is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted flying over sensitive sites in recent days.
Australian minister orders changes for New Zealanders facing deportation
Australia's immigration minister has ordered his department to soften its stance on deporting New Zealanders convicted of serious crimes.
PM Hipkins flying to meet Australian PM Albanese next week
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed he will travel to Canberra next Tuesday to meet with his Australian counterpart.
Emergency housing: 'Global embarrassment' expected at UN
New Zealand's Human Rights Commission will voice grave concerns about children and teens in emergency housing to the United Nations in Geneva.
International reaction to Ardern's resignation
The Prime Minister's resignation was front page news around the world. Audio
Taliban officials buy Twitter blue ticks for 'priority' ranking
Subscribers to Twitter Blue get "priority ranking in search, mentions, and replies", the service says.
NSW Premier digs in over Nazi costume furore
Dominic Perrottet says he remains confident in his political position.
Classified records explainer: Why Trump's likely in more trouble than Biden
Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been caught with classified records they shouldn't have in their possession.
NSW Premier apologises for wearing Nazi uniform
Dominic Perrottet has apologised after revealing he wore a Nazi costume to his 21st birthday party.
Second batch of classified Biden documents found
The original cache is under review by US prosecutors, in a political embarrassment for the White House.
Biden 'surprised' about finding of classified documents, vows cooperation
US President Joe Biden says he was surprised to learn that classified documents were found in a think-tank office he once used.
Explained: What does the US Speaker of the House do?
A historic drama is playing out in the US House of Representatives as they attempt to choose a Speaker of the House. But why is the job so important?
Australia to buy US-made HIMARS artillery rocket system
The weapon was used by Ukraine to kill dozens of Russian soldiers on New Year's Day.
