World Politics
China accuses the US of stirring up confrontation as more lawmakers visit Taiwan
China's claiming the United States is sparing no effort to stir up confrontation after a delegation of five congress members arrived in Taiwan at the weekend.
It follows a recent visit from US House… Audio
Micronesia announces death of vice president
The FSM Government said the late vice president exemplified the country's foreign policy of being 'a friend to all and an enemy to none'.
Taliban break up rare protest by Afghan women in Kabul
Taliban fighters have dispersed dozens of female protesters in Kabul, almost a year after the militant group seized power.
Ukranian ambassador on meetings with political leaders
The Ukrainian ambassador to New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, emerged from cross-party meetings with local political leaders yesterday optimistic about bilateral relations between the countries.
At… Audio
Trump refuses to testify in New York deposition
Donald Trump has refused to answer questions under oath from the New York Attorney General's office today, as its years-long civil fraud probe nears its conclusion.
The investigation, led by Attorney… Audio
Russia must exit Ukraine nuclear plant, G7 says
Foreign ministers from the G7 group of nations say Russia must immediately hand back control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to Ukraine.
Trump refuses to answer questions in NY investigation
The former US president has said he refused to answer questions in a civil investigation into his family's business practices, invoking the Fifth Amendment
Taiwan and China: What happens next?
Taiwan is a country with a complicated past, a complicated present and, in all likelihood, a complicated future. What happens next as tensions with China escalate? Audio
Republicans vow probe of FBI's Trump raid if they get US House control
Republicans have moved to turn the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate into a campaign issue. Audio
NZ could eventually join AUKUS - US diplomat
A top US diplomat says New Zealand could eventually become a member of the AUKUS defence alliance, highlighting the country's strategic importance. Audio
One killed as blasts rock Russian air base in annexed Crimea
One person has been killed when a Russian air base near seaside resorts in the annexed Crimean peninsula was rocked by a series of blasts that Moscow said were detonations of stored ammunition, not…
Trump Mar-a-Lago raid unprecedented - State attorney
The "unprecedented" raid on Donald Trump's Florida home has sent shockwaves across the US, sparking threats of retailiation from him and his allies.
The FBI searched the former US president's… Audio
NZ could eventually join AUKUS - US diplomat
A top United States diplomat says New Zealand could eventually become a member of the AUKUS defence alliance, talking up this country's strategic importance at end of week-long tour around the… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 10 August 2022
Top stories for Wednesday 10 August 2022 National stands down Tauranga MP Sam Uffindel and launches an independent investigation, after further bullying allegations are raised by RNZ. A top US… Audio
'A missed opportunity' - top US diplomat reacts to Solomon Islands PM snub
A top US diplomat has described an apparent snubbing by the Solomon Islands Prime Minister as a missed opportunity.
US Senate approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs
The US Senate has passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes.
Chinese surveillance cameras in use in NZ
Chinese surveillance cameras remain in wide use in New Zealand despite renewed controversy about them overseas.
A new move has begun by 60 lawmakers in the UK to ban sales of world-leading Hikvision… Audio
Indiana lawmakers approve first state abortion ban since Roe overturned
The Republican-controlled senate in the US state of Indiana has approved a bill that will ban most abortions.
Moscow, Kyiv exchange accusations after Ukrainian nuclear plant shelled
Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a danger that could lay the ground for a potential disaster.
China halts co-operation with US on key issues
China is halting co-operation with the US in several key areas including climate change, military talks and efforts to combat international crime.
