World Politics

Judges order the immediate release of Pakistan's former prime minister, who is facing corruption charges.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will travel to Papua New Guinea later this month to attend a meeting between United States President Joe Biden and Pacific leaders.

Australian journalist Cheng Lei's partner is hoping for an end to her "awful situation".

Pakistan security forces arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court today, his aides said, in a dramatic move that threatens fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country.

Thousands gathered in London to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Here's a look at the scenes on this historic day from RNZ and wire service photographers.

Police arrested the leader of the anti-monarchy group Republic hours before King Charles' Coronation and a number of other protesters who had gathered among the crowds lining the procession route in…

The leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group says he will withdraw his troops from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on 10 May because of ammunition shortages.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met with his British counterpart, Rishi Sunak, at Number 10 Downing Street.

The PM Chris Hipkins said the Free Trade Agreement with the UK was coming into effect faster than it could have and it is being welcomed by business leaders. Audio

As Britain prepares for the coronation of King Charles III, so are those here in one of the Commonwealth's most far-flung countries.

New Zealand is increasing its military, humanitarian, legal and economic support for Ukraine.

Analysis - India's population has reached 1,425,775,850 people, surpassing China's population, according to UN estimates. The figures show challenges and possible benefits.

The Prime Minister has had a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of an anticipated announcement of more support for Ukraine.

Chris Hipkins has confirmed his trip to attend the Coronation of King Charles III will include a face-to-face meeting, and a stop with NZDF troops training Ukrainians.

Montana's governor has enacted a Republican-backed ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender children.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence appeared before a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a source familiar with the matter told…

Australian PM Anthony Albanese says the new citizenship agreement with NZ is "the way things should always have been", as he meets with his counterpart from across the Tasman today.

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said it had agreed to a 72-hour truce on humanitarian grounds from 6am local time Friday, to coincide with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.