World Politics
Jacinda Ardern's Asia trip rekindles New Zealand's independent foreign policy
Opinion - New Zealand's independent foreign policy is back. That's a key underlying message from Ardern's trip to Southeast Asia, Geoffrey Miller writes.
Ardern hopes to drive regional consensus at Asian summits
The prime minister hopes to use New Zealand's good international standing to drive consensus and lower regional tensions in two Asian summits.
Tariq Ali: Imran Khan and the future of Pakistan
Last Thursday's failed attempt to assassinate former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has resulted in mass demonstrations throughout the country. The 70 year old former International cricketer… Audio
Xi-Biden meeting: Taiwan top of agenda for Chinese and US leaders
Taiwan is expected to top the agenda when US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet next week - their first in-person encounter since Biden took office in 2020.
Ukrainian troops joyous as Russia abandons Kherson
The withdrawal marked the third major Russian retreat of the war and the first to involve yielding such a large occupied city in the face of a major Ukrainian counter-offensive.
Small island nations insist on progress at climate conference
Increasingly ferocious storms, and severe droughts are among the effects of climate change.
In the Caribbean, a hurricane can wipe out a third of a country's GDP overnight.
At the climate… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Asia correspondent Ed White reports from South Korea where the country is still reeling from the Halloween crowd disaster in Seoul, with attention very much turning to who should be held responsible.
…Race for control of the senate down resting on three states
After the predicted red wave failed to deliver, the race to win control of the US Senate remains tightly contested.
The decision of whether Democrats or Republicans gain control will be decided by… Audio
The disturbing rise of sorcery violence in PNG
A deep-seated belief in sorcery in parts of Papua New Guinea is resulting in more and more gender-based violence. Audio
US midterms: Trump put himself on the ballot, now he's paid the price
Analysis - The 'red wave' that wasn't promises to complicate the rest of Joe Biden's term. But for his rival, Donald Trump, the future is even more uncertain. Video
UK: Cabinet Minister quits, nurses go on strike
UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to look at the first resignation from Rishi Sunak's cabinet, nurses are set to go on strike at some of the country's biggest hospitals and Home Secretary… Audio
US midterms: Republicans, Democrats in tight race for Congress
Even a slim majority in the House of Representatives would let Republicans hem in Democratic President Joe Biden during his next two years in office.
The US midterm elections with correspondent Ron Elving
It's still too early to say what the final results will be in the US midterm elections as counting continues in many states. . US correspondent Ron Elving discusses the complexities. Audio
Bahamas PM tells COP27 his country will keep fighting
Rich countries have been told it is in their self interest to slash emissions, or face tens of millions of climate refugees at their borders.
It is a scenario which New Zealand may have to grapple… Audio
COP27 sees argument over paying for climate damage
The scene is set for fraught negotiations at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt over who should pay for climate damage.
Rich countries are slowly acknowledging they should contribute for the loss… Audio
Control of US Senate on knife-edge
The fight for control of the US Congress is on a knife-edge, as Democrats dash Republican expectations of a resounding victory.
Results are still rolling in for the elections.
While the Republicans… Audio
Russia to withdraw troops from key city of Kherson
Russia orders its military out of the Ukrainian city, the only regional capital captured in the war.
Man arrested after eggs thrown at King Charles
A man has been arrested after eggs were thrown at the King and Queen Consort during a visit to York.
UK correspondent Vincent McAviney spoke to Māni Dunlop. Audio
US Midterms: Red wave more of a ripple
It wasn't the red wave widely predicted ahead of yesterday's midterm elections in the United States.
The republicans still look like they will take control of the the House of Representatives albeit… Audio
Fraught negotiations at COP27 in Egypt
The scene is set for fraught negotiations at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt over who should pay for climate damage. Rich countries ar
The scene is set for fraught negotiations at the COP27… Audio
