India
NZ's cricketers have made the call to exit the IPL
New Zealand's cricketers have made the call to exit the IPL en masse after the tournament was suspended indefinitely overnight. Several positive Covid-19 cases across franchises over the last couple… Audio
Politician accused of fake licence, Morrison defends actions
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to look at the allegations against Tasmanian Liberal candidate Adam Brooks, who two women said used a fake Victoria drivers licence to pretend he… Audio
New Zealand High Commission in Delhi causes Covid-19 offence
The New Zealand Government has apologised after New Zealand High Commission tweeted begging the Indian Youth Congress for oxygen rather than the Indian Government. Several locally-hired staff at the… Audio
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australian citizens returning home from India could face up to five years in jail and fines after the government made the journey temporarily illegal.
Shoba Narayan: India in crisis
All across India, a trail of death and misery is devastating the country and pushing the overburdened healthcare system towards collapse. Oxygen and medicine are in short supply as the nation deals… Audio
Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world
Analysis - The harrowing scenes from India have shocked the world as Covid-19 cases soar, but the outbreak is not just a crisis for India, it is a crisis for everyone, Rebecca Morelle writes.
Flights to India suspended, 'drums of war' warning
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the decision by Australia to cancel all flights to and from India until May 15 and to send equipment to help the country fight its… Audio
Australia suspends all flights from India until May 15
Australia's government says it will suspend all flights from India to Australia until the May 15.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement as India continues to deal with a record-breaking… Audio
Charter flight possible for cricketers heading to UK from India
New Zealand cricketers in India could miss out on the World Test Championship Final unless the UK government grants them an exemption to enter the country.
Even if that happens, a commercial flight… Video, Audio
India asks Twitter to take down tweets critical of Covid-19 handling
The Indian government asked social media platform Twitter to take down dozens of tweets that were critical of India's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, as cases of Covid-19 again hit a world…
Ardern wants quality assurance on pre-departure tests
The Prime Minister wants quality assurance on pre-departure tests from countries where New Zealanders are flying from.
A two week travel suspension comes into force on Sunday, for flights arriving… Video, Audio
Covid-19 Response Minister on ban for India arrivals, new case
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins explains what he thinks the pause in flight arrivals from India to New Zealand will achieve. Video, Audio
Covid-19 at MIQ: Arrivals from India stopped until end of April
Kiwis wanting to return home from India are being locked out until the end of the month.
From Sunday, no one who has been in India in the last 14 days will be allowed into the country as the… Audio
Black Caps start planning for WTC final
The Black Caps can now afford a little time to think about the World Test Championship final scheduled for Lord's in June.
Myanmar: India asked to return police who crossed border
Myanmar has asked neighbouring India to return several police officers who crossed the border seeking refuge after refusing to carry out orders.
Richard McGregor: 'China doesn't want to have to invade Taiwan'
A number of big issues were addressed at the Two Sessions, the major event of the Chinese political calendar which opened during the week. Richard McGregor is a senior fellow at the Lowy Institute in… Audio
Rescue mission underway after glacier bursts India dam with around 125 missing
At least 125 people are missing and so far seven bodies have been recovered after a Himalayan glacier crashed into a dam and triggered a huge flood in northern India.
'Dasgupta Report has caught the world's attention'
The Dasgupta Report was released earlier this week, with study author Partha Dasgupta urging the world's governments to rethink economic growth as a measure of success. Guardian economics editor Larry… Audio
Calling Home: Tom Elliot in Luxembourg City
Luxembourg wasn't the end point environmental scientist Tom Elliott had in mind when he launched a plan to sail and cycle from NZ to Europe in 2015, but he has enjoyed an immensely productive time… Audio
Cricket Australia issues apology after India players allege racist abuse
Cricket Australia apologised to the India team on Sunday after visiting players alleged they had been racially abused by part of the crowd during the third test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
