World Politics
Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority
The uncertainty sent the yen currency to a three-month low as analysts prepared for days, or possibly weeks, of political wrangling to form a government and potentially a change of leader.
Georgian ruling party wins disputed election, near-complete results show
The result is a blow to pro-Western Georgians, and one opposition leader has called the results a "constitutional coup".
Conspiracy theories and threats: The new reality in US elections
For two decades, Cindy Elgan has been trusted to run elections in a small corner of Nevada. Now neighbours think she is part of an anti-Trump conspiracy.
Luxon emerges from CHOGM talking up climate finance
Analysis - Despite strong words, questions remain over emissions mitigation and the environmental threat posed by the Manawanui navy ship.
Washington Post refusal to endorse in presidential race draws backlash
The move has sparked widespread outrage among the Pulitzer Prize-winning paper's staffers.
'Who knows?' - Can polls really tell us who will win the US election?
Donald Trump won the US presidency in 2016 despite pre-election polls showing him behind - have pollsters learned from their mistakes?
PM shares rugby banter with Australia, Pacific leaders at CHOGM police event
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has shared some friendly rugby banter with Australian and Pacific colleagues at an event highlighting the Pacific Policing Initiative.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th October
On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio
'Everything is stopped': Villagers hit hard by naval vessel sinking
It's a tale of two coastlines: Royals and heads of government meet on one coast and villages live in fear on the other, as diesel leaks from the wrecked HMNZS Manawanui. Audio
Israel strikes Damascus, military site near Homs, Syrian defence says
Israel has launched strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus and a military site, Syria says, as the US Secretary of State tours the region pushing for a halt to fighting.
Nearly 25 million votes already cast as Harris, Trump hit battleground states
Harris seeks support from undecided voters in Pennsylvania while Trump campaigns in Georgia with Tucker Carlson and Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 October 2024
On today's episode, A public transport union says assaults on buses are a growing problem. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Public Transport Employees Union President, Gary Froggatt. The Australian senator who… Audio
Musk warned $US1m giveaway to swing state voters may be illegal
A letter from the Justice Department's public integrity section, which investigates potential election-related law violations, has been sent to Musk's political action committee.
Prime Minister headed to Samoa for CHOGM
The climate, the Middle East, and small nations on the world stage are being picked as major talking points for the Commonwealth meeting in Samoa. Political Reporter Russell Palmer is heading there… Audio
Australian senator on why she yelled at the King
The Australian senator who yelled at the King says she did so to raise the world's attention to the "ongoing, sophisticated genocide" of the country's first people. Lidia Thorpe - who is a Gunnai… Audio
Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences between India and China
The Chinese President and Indian Prime Minister agree to work together to improve their countries ties which were damaged by a deadly military clash in 2020.
The Panel with David Farrar and Ella Henry (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Farrar & Ella Henry discuss early voting in the US election, Invercargill's new museum. And.... Spaghetti on toast... A kiwi classic or… Audio
Rock legend Springsteen hits campaign trail for Harris
The pair will appear at get-out-the-vote events for Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign in two battleground states, a senior campaign official says.
US urges Israel to capitalise on Hamas leader's killing to end Gaza war
After repeated abortive attempts to broker a ceasefire, Antony Blinken was making his 11th trip to the Middle East since the Gaza war erupted.
World leaders in Samoa for Commonwealth Heads of Govt meeting
World leaders who represent member countries of the Commonwealth have descended into Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government meeting or CHOGM. RNZ Pacific's Susana Suisuiki is in Apia. Audio
