World Politics
Watch: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks in Samoa
A New Zealand delegation led by the prime minister has arrived in Samoa to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between the two countries.
Chinese ambassador touts openness, regional 'peace and stability'
Conflict in the Pacific is the last thing China wants, its ambassador says, as he talks up the country's economy, openness and commitment to multilateralism.
Australian government reveals draft Indigenous recognition question
A draft referendum question on whether the Australia constitution should recognise the country's indigenous peoples has been revealed by the Australian PM.
Russia bars entry to 32 New Zealanders in sanctions response
Russia's foreign ministry has slapped New Zealand journalists and officials with sanctions for supporting what it called the country's "Russophobic agenda."
Xi Jinping issues warning to US over possible Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned the US it should abide by the "One China" principle in relation to Taiwan, saying those who play with fire will get burnt.
This follows a two hour phone call… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 29 July 2022
Top stories for Friday 29 July 2022 Today is the day! the 22nd Commonwealth games is about to start as fans wait with baited breath for the opening ceremony The Chinese President is warning the US to… Audio
Former US president Donald Trump labels country 'cesspool of crime'
Former US President Donald Trump focused on law and order in his first speech in Washington since leaving office, calling the country a "cesspool of crime".
This comes as his role in the 6… Audio
US says Biden-Xi call expected to cover Taiwan tensions, Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping are expected to talk on Thursday, a source familiar with the planning said, amid tensions over Taiwan and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European Union ministers agree to cut gas use 15 pct
European Union energy ministers have agreed to cut gas use by 15 percent between August and March.
EU leaders are worried Russia will cut off gas supplies to Europe and is using energy supplies as a… Audio
Myanmar executions: US urges China to condemn Myanmar
The US has urged China to increase pressure on Myanmar following the military junta's execution of four democracy activists.
Conservative leadership candidates prep for debate
The first debate between the two candidates vying to become Britain's next Prime Minister will take place this morning.
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss will go… Audio
'It destroys your soul' - Ukrainian-born Kiwi on the human toll of war
The faces of destroyed refugee mothers and stories of little lives lost haunt Yuriy Ackermann, a Ukrainian-born New Zealander on a cyber security mission in war-torn Kyiv.
Trump watched US Capitol riot unfold on TV, ignored pleas to call for peace
Donald Trump sat for hours watching the attack on the US Capitol unfold on live TV on 6 January 2021, ignoring to stop the violence, witnesses told a congressional hearing.
Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades
Veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's new president on Thursday, a day after winning a vote in parliament and urging the island nation to come together.
Biden stops short of declaring climate emergency
US President Joe Biden says climate change is an emergency but has stopped short of a formal declaration, announcing a modest package of executive actions and promising more aggressive efforts.
Johnson adresses House of Commons for the last time
Outgoing UK prime minister Boris Johnson addressed the House of Commons for the last time overnight.
Beset by self-inflicted scandals, Johnson is stepping down from the top role, forcing the ruling… Audio
China warns of 'forceful measures' if US House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan
China's government has warned that it would take "forceful measures" if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, after the Financial Times said she would go to the…
US intelligence shows Russia planning Ukraine annexations - White House
The US will in coming days announce a drawdown for a new weapons package for Ukraine, Chief National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says.
The 2.5 seconds that sealed Shinzo Abe's fatal security lapses
Analysis - Bodyguards could have saved Shinzo Abe if they shielded him or removed him from the line of fire in the 2.5 seconds between a missed first shot and a second round of gunfire that fatally…
Russia strikes cities across Ukraine, gas supplies in focus
Russian forces are keeping up their bombardment of cities with intense shelling, cluster bombs and a missile strike, authorities say.
