World Politics
Putin appears outside Kremlin
Russian president Vladimir Putin has appeared outside the Kremlin to tell members of Russia's security services that they "essentially prevented a civil war" over the weekend, when an armed mutiny… Audio
What just happened in Russia?
Was the weekend of chaos a failed coup, or did the man once known as 'Putin's Chef' just snap, condemning himself to exile? Audio
Free Trade Agreement with EU takes significant step towards ratification
The European Council has given the deal the green light, paving the way for it to be signed - likely during the Prime Minister's visit to Europe next month.
What's top of the agenda at the latest Five Eyes meeting?
Leading politicians from the Five Eyes countries are meeting in Wellington this week - and they'll be talking migration, democratic resilience and child sex abuse - among other issues.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about what the Biden administration is saying about the Wagner Group revolt in Russia and the implications for Vladimir Putin and his ability to hold onto power. Also the… Audio
Trade analysis of Hipkins China trip
What can be expected on the trade front when Prime Minister Hipkins meets with Xi Jinping tonight?
The meeting comes on the back of the refresh of the free trade agreement between the two countries… Audio
PM Hipkins in Beijing for high level political meetings
Chris Hipkins has arrived in Beijing ahead of a number of high level political meetings, fraught with diplomatic challenges.
It's been four years since the last visit from a New Zealand Prime… Audio
Five Eyes meets in NZ ahead of Hipkins meeting Xi Jinping tonight
The Prime Minister will meet late tonight with China's President Xi Jinping.
Coinciding with the visit, the Five Eyes security alliance meets in Wellington today, with China and its growing influence… Audio
Prime Minister to meet Xi Jinping
The Prime Minister has eased into his China visit with a day of welcomes and promoting New Zealand, but tonight is the centrepiece meeting with President Xi Jinping.
It's clear there are a range of… Audio
PM defends taking back up plane on China visit
The government has defended taking a back up plane part of the way for the Prime Minister's trip to China. Chris Hipkins has arrived in Beijing for a jam packed week of talks, including with President… Video, Audio
Watch: Chris Hipkins' press conference in China
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has arrived in Beijing, where he is to meet China's top leadership, including President Xi Jinping.
Air Force backup plane criticisms hover over PM Hipkins' China arrival
The prime minister and the largest ever delegation to travel to China have been formally welcomed at the New Zealand embassy.
What you need to know: Russian internal conflict begins to boil over
A fuse appears to have been lit between Russia's leadership and the outspoken Wagner mercenary leader, with mercenaries entering a Russian city. RNZ's Jeremy Rees looks at what we know so far.
Sorry prime minister, Joe Biden was right – Xi Jinping really is a ‘dictator’
Opinion - It's not every day that a NZ prime minister takes China's side in a disagreement between Washington and Beijing. But these are extraordinary times.
Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax crimes and admit gun offence
US President Joe Biden's son is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanour tax crimes and admit to illegally possessing a gun while a drug user.
Hunter Biden to plead guilty to three charges
US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is expected to plead guilty to tax crimes and illegally possessing a gun while a drug user.
The US Attorney in Delaware has filed papers indicating a plea… Audio
Hipkins on budget backdown, ETS reform
An outcry from the early childhood education sector has pushed the government to back down on its key budget policy of 20 hours free ECE for 2 year olds. Providers will no longer require providers to… Audio
Travel bans extended to more Iranian officials over protest crackdown
The government has announced another 18 Iranian officials are banned from travelling to New Zealand in response to the regime's crackdown on protesters.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to meet with China's President Xi Jinping
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' office has confirmed he will meet with China's President Xi Jinping during his trip to the country next week.
