World Politics
Scotland to allow 16yos to change legal gender
Young people aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to change their legal gender in Scotland.
The highly debated vote, came after the Scottish government rejected moves to keep the minimum age at 18.
Some… Audio
Zelensky headed to United States to meet Biden
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his way to the United States to meet with President Joe Biden.
It will be Zelensky's first trip abroad since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
The… Audio
Expert on Fiji election aftermath
In the latest twist in Fiji's general election FijiFirst - led by Frank Bainimarama - is refusing to concede.
The party's General Secretary finally broke his silence in a news conference where he… Audio
Bainimarama refusing to concede Fiji election
In the latest twist in Fiji's general election FijiFirst - led by Frank Bainimarama - is refusing to concede.
The party's General Secretary finally broke his silence in a news conference where he… Audio
Twitter users vote for Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter
The votes are in - Twitter users want Elon Musk to step down as chief executive.
On Monday afternoon, the platform's controversial owner created a Twitter poll asking whether he should "step down as… Audio
Australia foreign minister to visit China as diplomatic ties improve
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will visit China this week, signalling an improvement in diplomatic relations between Beijing and Canberra.
EU strikes deal to boost carbon market, Europe's biggest climate policy
Negotiators reached a political deal on Sunday to overhaul the bloc's carbon market, cutting planet-heating emissions faster and imposing new CO2 costs on fuels used in road transport and buildings…
Rabuka raises questions about Fiji's electoral system
Fijian political party the People's Alliance leader Sitiveni Rabuka says serious questions have been raised about the integrity of the Fiji's entire electoral system.
He says the leaders of at least… Audio
Fiji opposition party leaders want vote counting halted
To Fiji where a group of opposition party leaders are calling for a halt to the counting of votes from Wednesday's general election, and an audit of the country's electoral system.
It comes after… Audio
Fiji opposition leaders question integrity of election
A group of opposition party leaders in Fiji are calling for a halt to vote counting and an audit of the country's electoral system.
Ardern touts role in removing Iran from UN women's group
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is talking up New Zealand's involvement in the unprecedented removal of Iran from a UN women's group.
Geoffrey Miller: What to expect from Zelensky's speech to the NZ parliament
Opinion - As New Zealand's foreign policy year draws to a close, it seems fitting that Volodymyr Zelensky will have the final word, Geoffrey Miller writes.
Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party, adding drama to tight US Senate margin
The United States Democrats have been dealt a surprise by the Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema who has quit the party to become an independent.
Volodymyr Zelensky to address New Zealand Parliament next Wednesday
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, will address New Zealand's Parliament next Wednesday at 8am.
China's Covid protests: What happens next?
The most dramatic protests in a generation - The Detail looks at the growing dissent in China over Covid-19 restrictions. Audio
Vivian Wang: on the ground at China's zero-covid protests
In response to the largest public protests since Tiananmen Square, Chinese government officials have signaled a shift away from 'Zero Covid' and eased some restrictions. Audio
Racism row overshadows Prince William and Kate's US trip
While Prince William and Kate wave to the cameras in the US, the front pages of newspapers back in the UK are splashed with an ugly row over racism.
Ngozi Fulani, a black British charity boss, was… Audio
South African president faces impeachment threat
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal.
Australian government moves to censure former PM over secret ministries
The censure motion is the most-serious statement of disapproval the parliament can make, but it is symbolic and triggers no consequence for Morrison as a backbencher.
Worker safety, shifting migrations - top topics at Pacific Tuna fisheries forum
Countries throughout the Pacific are in Vietnam discussing the future of the world's largest tuna fishery this week.
The 26 members range from small island climate vulnerable states, such as Tuvalu… Audio
