Perlina Lau
Harry Ricketts: The Life and Influence of Fay Weldon
Novelist and screen writer Fay Weldon died this week She had a 55-year long writing career, and is perhaps most know for her novel The Life and Loves of a She-Devil She was shortlisted for the Booker… Audio
Jo Morris: TikTok Educator
A retired High School English teacher is proving to be a bit of a hit on social media. Jo Morris, also known as Jo the Write Coach has almost 14,000 followers on TikTok and some of her short videos… Audio
Jo Morris - the TikTok writing coach
Jo Morris, also known as Jo the Write Coach has almost 14,000 followers on TikTok and some of her short videos offering tips on everything from grammar to writing tips have garnered hundreds of… Audio
China and Russia presidents meet face-to-face
China and Russia's presidents have met in person for the first time since Vladimir Putin launched his illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Putin says he appreciates China has questions and concerns over… Audio
The Queen's final journey begins in Scotland
In the United Kingdom, the late Queen's coffin has arrived in the Scottish capital Edinburgh, after travelling from Balmoral.
Thousands of people lined the streets along the way to pay their… Audio
Events unfold across the Commonwealth after Queen's death
Aotearoa has been just one of several Commonwealth countries mourning the death of the Queen over the past day, as preparations for her funeral get underway. Crowds gathered along Wellington's… Audio
UN report: Uyghur Muslims abuse claims credible
The UN is accusing China of serious human rights violations and says it's reasonable to conclude a pattern of large-scale arbitrary detention occurred.
The China Director at Human Rights Watch Sophie… Audio
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 2 | Episode 2: Be a Teacher
Robbie looks at who informs the public about what is happening in New Zealand and what needs to be fixed. It’s journalists – the teachers for adults. Video
Rhombus- After Party
Dub Reggae heavyweights Rhombus are back with their 5th album- after a 14 year break. The new album After Party - features new and old members, and has a familiar yet fresh sound. Perlina Lau spoke to… Video, Audio
Marine Stewardship Council vessels caught shark finning in the Pacific
A new report by Shark Guardian reveals fishery observer reports of shark finning and other malpractices on Marine Stewardship Council certified vessels are being routinely ignored.
The MSC is an… Audio
One day to go until Australian election
There's just one more day to go until the Australian federal election. Both major party leaders, Scott Morrison and Labour's Anthony Albanese, have been doing a last minute campaign blitz - travelling… Audio
Mozambique suffering "invisible crisis" - UNHCR
Mozambique is facing an "invisible crisis".
The UN Refugee Agency is raising the alarm over the desperate situation in the southern African nation.
Fighting in the north against an Islamist… Audio
Oligarch's luxury superyacht seized in Fiji
The US government is now in control of a Russian oligarch's $466 million dollar luxury yacht, anchored in Fiji.
Fijian police seized the 106 metre vessel - Armadea - yesterday at the request of the… Audio
US Supreme Court may overturn landmark abortion law
The US Supreme Court could be overturning the landmark ruling which made abortion legal in that country.
A leaked draft opinion which has been obtained by political journalism site Politico, shows… Audio
Boris Johnson apologises again for Downing St party
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has apologised again for attending a party at Downing Street during Covid lockdowns.
Other party leaders are calling for his resignation with the opposition Labour… Audio
Russia launches all-out assault on eastern Ukraine
Russia has launched an all-out assault on Eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russian troops have started their fight for the Donbas region trying to break into the frontlines of Luhansk, Donetsk and… Audio
Ketanji Brown Jackon first black woman Supreme Court judge
For the first time in US history a black woman is set to become a Supreme Court judge.
The Senate has confirmed President Biden's nominee - Ketanji Brown Jackson's appointment by 53 votes to 47.
… Audio
Zelenskyy visits Bucha after Russians left civilians dead in streets
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Ukrainian town of Bucha, to see first hand the devastation left by Russian forces.
The visit comes after the world has reacted with shock and horror to… Audio
Will Smith apologises, the world responds
Actor Will Smith has issued a formal apology for his assault on comedian Chris Rock at yesterday's Academy Awards Ceremony. RNZ World Watch editor, Perlina Lau, talks to Jesse about the apology and… Audio
Ukrainian band's viral concert request refused
In a Tik Tok video that has gone viral with 7 million views - a Ukrainian rock band appealed to Ed Sheeran to take part in a benefit concert this week in Birmingham in the UK.
In what was a… Audio