World Politics
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Time to check what's happening in Australia with our correspondent Brad Foster. Audio
'The babies died of hunger': US aid cut hits vulnerable families
Across Africa, nutrition clinics close and parents watch their children starve as US funding disappears.
Job seekers shocked by Trump's $170,000 visa fee
A new US$100k H-1B visa fee has shocked global workers, but one industry expert says New Zealanders are already finding other routes. Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant. First up, Canada, Australia and the UK have announced they recgonise the Palestinian state. Will New Zealand… Audio
Here Now - Sanctions for Mon 22 Sep 2025
More than a quarter of a million people have been displaced from Gaza City in the last month, according to figures from the UN, with tens of thousands more forced to flee makeshift homes and shelters… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state, we speak to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, The government's announced 100 million dollars will go… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Thousands gather for Charlie Kirk's memorial service
Tens of thousands of people, including President Trump, have gathered in Glendale, Arizona for a memorial service for assasinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Audio
PM Luxon on NZ's Palestine stance
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ not recognising Palestine 'difficult to justify'
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised the state of Palestine overnight. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from London. Audio
World News Wrap for Monday 22 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio
UN finding of Gaza genocide adds pressure for NZ to recognise Palestine
Analysis: Labour wants sanctions, protesters are marching, but the coalition government is keeping its decision under wraps until the UN General Assembly.
Top prosecutor Erik Siebert overseeing Letitia James case departs after Trump threat
Erik Siebert announced his resignation to staff, but the US president said he was fired.
Trump claims third drug boat struck, posts video
The president says the US has attacked a vessel carrying drugs, amid a large military build-up in the southern Caribbean.
Tiki Taane on why he's taken his music off Spotify
The latest musician to remove his music from the platform isn't shy about speaking out, in fact he's released a track called 'Bye Bye Spotify'. He tells Kara "this isn't my first rodeo making protest… Audio
How kings, queens and Churchill's ghost worked their magic on Trump
Analysis: Britain gave the US President a welcome fit for the king he often pretends to be.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio