Robert Patman
Professor on Iran attacks
Robert Patman is professor of international relations at the University of Otago. Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Winston Peters delivers speech at UN on Gaza 'catastrophe'
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has given a harsh speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, saying the Security Council isn't doing its job to keep world peace and security.
Peters was not… Audio
NZ sends clear message to China over cyberattack says expert
An international relations expert says New Zealand has sent a clear message to China: stop interfering or it will escalate its response.
The Government has accused Beijing of being behind a… Audio
Professor on Government designating all of Hamas a terrorist entity
It's now illegal for anyone in New Zealand to support Hamas.
The government is now in step with its Five Eyes partners designating the political arm of Hamas a terrorist entity.
The designation… Audio
NZ supports US-led strikes in Yemen
An international relations expert says New Zealand's involvement in military strikes in Yemen suggests we're responding to violations of international law in the Red Sea, but not in Gaza.
This comes… Audio
NZ to get closer defence ties to Australia after meetings
Australia's foreign minister is describing the agreement for closer defence and foreign ties with New Zealand as a huge step forward in strengthening ties between the countries.
Australian officials… Audio
US-led strikes continue in the Red Sea
Missiles and air strikes continue to fly in the Red Sea between Houthi rebels and the US-led coalition seeking to take them down.
The Houthis, a political and military movement that control much of… Audio
World leaders congratulate Taiwan's new president
International leaders have been congratulating Taiwan's newly elected president, William Lai, on his victory at the weekend.
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Taiwan's robust… Audio
PM Luxon in Sydney to discuss defence and security
The Prime Minister is on a one-day trip to Sydney on Wednesday to discuss defence and security with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Christopher Luxon says he wants to have a higher… Audio
Government releases joint statement on Israel/Gaza war
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has joined Australia and Canada's leaders in calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza and more international efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire. In a… Audio
NZ must keep calling for ceasefire in Gaza
A leading New Zealand expert in international affairs says it is imperative the government keeps calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Professor Robert Patman, the University of Otago's director of… Audio
Israeli PM lashes out at hostage video
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says a hostage video released by Hamas on Monday is "cruel psychological propaganda".
In the video, three Israeli women face the camera, with one… Audio
Aid agencies prepare to enter Gaza through Egypt
Aid agencies are preparing to go into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis there intensifies.
After talks on Thursday with US President Joe Biden, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to… Audio
Blinken and Mahuta affirm warm friendship amid questions
The US and New Zealand have reaffirmed the positive relationship between the two countries in Wellington.
Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta met with US secretary of State Antony Blinken in Wellington… Audio
PM arrives in Lithuania
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins arrived in Lithuania this morning for the NATO Leader's Summit.
Leaders from other Indo-Pacific partner countries, including Australia, Japan and South Korea, are also in… Audio
Wagner group rebellion
A dramatic threat to the Kremlin was abruptly called off yesterday, following the biggest challenge to President Vladimir Putin's authority in two decades.
The head of the Wagner mercenary group… Audio
Putin under pressure as Russia loses ground in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is under increasing pressure as Russia loses ground in its invasion of Ukraine.
As many as 400 Russian soliders were killed by a Ukrainian air strike on New Years… Audio
International relations expert on Zelensky speech
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked New Zealand for its support during the Russian invasion.
Appearing via videolink, Mr Zelenskyy told Parliament this morning he was grateful for… Audio
Ukraine president Zelensky to address NZ Parliament
A professor of international relations says Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelensky will regard his address to New Zealand's parliament next week as important.
Mr Zelensky will speak directly to MPs… Audio
Work underway to establish facts on missile that hit Poland
NATO allies are still trying to establish the facts about a missile which hit eastern Poland, near the Ukranian border, yesterday and killed two Polish people.
Police have blocked access to the… Audio