World Politics
Eyes on Belgium as some EU states push for Russian diamond ban
The European Union must stop importing diamonds from Russia, five of the bloc's 27 countries said in a joint proposal seen by Reuters, as the EU prepares new sanctions against Moscow for waging war…
Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue
Hundreds of people have been arrested as protests against Russia's new "partial mobilisation" continue across the country.
Italian election campaign ends as far right bids for power
Italy's political leaders have brought their campaigns to a close ahead of pivotal elections on Sunday that could deliver the most right-wing government since the war.
Carlos Dada: freedom of the press under El Salvador authoritarianism
El Salvador journalist Carlos Dada received the IPI World Press Freedom Hero award this month in the face of continued persecution of the media in central America. Audio
Ardern at UN: 'Russia's war is illegal, it is immoral'
Just days after the Kremlin threatened nuclear warfare, Jacinda Ardern has taken to the United Nations podium to condemn Russia and call for a complete ban on all nuclear weapons. Video
British economy buoyed by Royal tourism
We saw the massive crowds pour into London for the Queen's final farewell this week - with an estimated two million people on the streets to watch the event unfold. The royal family has a massive… Video, Audio
Live from Moscow: updates as Russians attempt to flee the count
Thousands of men across Russia have been picked up from cities and towns across the country and drafted into the army. Russian president Vladimir Putin wants to bring in another 300 thousand civilians… Video, Audio
UN security council unable to fulfil mandate
The United Nations' Security Council appears unable to fulfil its mandate and deal with one of the greatest security challenges of our time: Russia's illegal war in Ukraine.
The prime minister… Audio
Ardern pours cold water on prospect of expelling Russian ambassador
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has downplayed the likelihood of the Russian ambassador being expelled. Audio
Trade deal with NZ 'gold standard' for future agreements - EU boss
The chair of the European Parliament's International Trade committee is confident the process of ratifying the trade deal with New Zealand will be simple.
Ardern addresses Russian war, Pacific challenges in meeting with UN chief
Watch - Jacinda Ardern met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and challenges facing the Pacific.
Russia's war eclipses climate crisis at UN assembly
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just spoken to media after another busy day at the United Nations general assembly.
Her schedule changed after Russia's war on Ukraine eclipsed other existential… Audio
NZ positioning self to expel Russian Ambassador
New Zealand is positioning itself to expel its Russian Ambassador, as the illegal invasion of Ukraine ratchets up.
Vladimir Putin has repeated his threats of nuclear war and announced plans to hold… Audio
Queues form at Russian borders after Putin's military mobilisation order
Traffic at frontier crossings from Russia intensified after President Vladimir Putin ordered a call up of reservists to fight in Ukraine, with long tailbacks at the border with Finland and Georgia.
Govt actively considering expulsion of Russian ambassador
The government could be inching closer to expelling the Russian ambassador, as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalates.
Zelensky addresses UN, demands 'just punishment' for Russian crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated his nation's five non-negotiable conditions for peace in a recorded address to the UN General Assembly which drew a standing ovation.
United Nations' focus turns to Russia
The United Nations' leaders week in New York has turned its attention to Russia's failing illegal invasion of Ukraine.
In recent weeks, Ukraine has taken back territory liberating towns in its… Audio
Ardern meets Ukrainian PM, condemns Putin's threats over war
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern strongly condemned Russia's escalation in the Ukraine war before she met with Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal in New York. Audio
Russia arrests protesters, flights sell out after Putin's troop call-up
Flights out of Russia were selling out fast and police reportedly arrested hundreds of protesters after President Vladimir Putin ordered the call-up of extra troops to fight in Ukraine.
Update: Prime Minister's trip to New York
Jacinda Ardern is in New York for a meeting of the UN.
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch is also there following her.
He spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
