World Politics
Landing an interview with Volodymyr Zelensky
How do you land an interview with the president of Ukraine? It turns out it takes months of planning, persuasion, good timing - and a healthy dose of luck. Audio
Malaysia ex-PM sent to jail to serve 12-year term
Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak has been sent to jail to begin serving a 12-year sentence, after the top court rejected his appeal.
Taiwan remains resolved to defend itself from China - president
Taiwan saw off Chinese forces six decades ago, and that resolve to defend the homeland continues today, Taiwan's president has told visiting former US officials.
NZ govt imposes fresh tranche of sanctions aimed at Russian-backed separatists
New Zealand has imposed another range of Russian related sanctions - the latest on officials installed by the Kremlin in separatist regimes in occupied areas of Ukraine.
Pakistan police charge ex-PM under terrorism act
Pakistan's police have charged the country's former prime minister, Imran Khan, under anti-terror laws.
Xi and Putin expected to attend G20 summit in Bali
China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin both plan to attend the Group of 20 summit in Bali in November, Indonesian president Joko Widodo says.
US judge may release evidence presented to justify Mar-a-Lago search
A US judge says he is leaning toward releasing some of the evidence presented to justify the search of Donald Trump's Florida home last week.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Australia's ex-PM defends secretly taking five ministries
Australia's former prime minister Scott Morrison says he decided to be secretly sworn in to five key ministries during the pandemic because he felt the responsibility for the nation was his alone.
Political crisis in Vanuatu
The president of Vanuatu has announced he will not be dissolving parliament.
It follows a shift in the balance of power, after 17 government MPs crossed the floor to join 10 opposition counterparts… Audio
Blasts at Russian base in Crimea suggest Ukrainian fightback
An arms depot is hit a week after an apparent Ukrainian attack on another military base in Crimea.
14 Barry Soper | Breakfast with Mandela
Having joined the press gallery as its youngest member in 1980, Barry Soper is set to depart this year one of its veterans. Four decades and ten Prime Ministers on, he reflects on his career-shaping… Audio
Vanuatu prime minister's leadership challenged
The prime minister of Vanuatu Bob Loughman has seemingly held off a challenge to his leadership today.
A group of 27 MPs led by Opposition leader Ralph Regenvanu had signed a motion of no confidence… Audio
Cook Islands opposition parties stay silent on petition plans
Cook Islands opposition parties are refusing to say whether they accept the election result or if they will lodge petitions. Audio
Mar-a-Lago: FBI warns of increased threats after Trump search
US officials have warned of an increase in violent threats to law enforcement following the search of Donald Trump's Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago.
Tonga: By-election set for November to replace unseated MPs
Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says it has been tough to lose three cabinet ministers at the same time.
Australia's PM says Morrison took on secret ministerial roles during Covid-19
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought legal advice following reports that his predecessor Scott Morrison was secretly appointed to key ministerial roles during the Covid-19 pandemic…
Ukraine soldier training: NZDF deploys 120 more to UK
New Zealand will send up to another 120 Defence staff to the UK to help train Ukraine soldiers to defend against Russia after the completion of the previous 30-strong deployment.
Putin says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral relations - KCNA
Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un the two countries will "expand the comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with common efforts," Pyongyang's state…
Refugees robbed at gunpoint in PNG
A refugee advocate says Port Moresby is not a safe place for those awaiting resettlement.
