World Politics
Trump turns 78, spotlighting age as central issue in 2024 race
The milestone will remind US voters that the two major-party candidates running for US president this year are the oldest ever to seek the office.
Putin lays out his terms for ceasefire in Ukraine
Ukraine immediately branded the Russian president's proposals "offensive to common sense".
ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government
President Cyril Ramaphosa has previously accused the DA - which draws its support mainly from racial minorities - of being "treasonous" and "reactionary".
What's the latest on the UK Election with Henry Cooke
Henry Cooke speaks to Emile Donovan about how things are going, fewer than 3 weeks out from polling day. Audio
Biden faces lawsuit over new asylum crackdown at border
A coalition of immigrant advocacy groups are suing the Biden administration over President Joe Biden's recent directive that effectively halts asylum claims at the southern border.
Watch: Luxon raised cyber attack, human rights with Chinese Premier
But he did not got into details of how it was received by Chinese officials.
Premier Li Qiang meets with Christopher Luxon
Premier Li Qiang arrived in Wellington this morning - for what is the highest ranking official trip from China here in seven years, Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Thorny matters discussed in China's Premier's sitdown with PM
China's Premier Li Qiang was in formal sitdown with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Government House this afternoon, where Mr Luxon acknowledged the two country's strong trading relationship, but… Audio
Australia, NZ more wary on China as Premier Li visits
Regional security concerns will overshadow lucrative trade ties when China's Premier Li Qiang visits New Zealand and Australia this week.
Malawi vice-president confirmed dead in plane crash in forest
The plane was flying in bad weather when it disappeared from airport radars on Monday.
Australia: Opposition's climate confusion
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane talks about the confusion over the Opposition's stance on climate change. Audio
Search underway in Malawi for missing plane carrying vice president
The search is being carried out in mountainous forests after a military plane disappeared during bad weather.
Slick political rebrand as France's Far right storms to victory
How France's far-right double act Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella shed their party's racist reputation and stormed to victory.
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World's Jonathan Frewin recaps election season in Europe, including the surprise French election, as well as Iran the start of campaigning in the Iranian presidential elections. Audio
European elections: Big gains for far right
UK correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about the European elections, the outlook for Britain's election less than a month away and an extra special event that took place during D-Day… Audio
China's second highest ranking politican visiting NZ this week
China's second highest ranking politican Li Qiang will visit New Zealand this week, Anneke Smith speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 June 2024
On today's episode, we hear from our reporter outside a Te Kuiti property where police are conducting a scene examination after the death of a 10 month old baby boy; New Plymouth's mayor welcomes the… Audio
Snap election in France after far-right gains ground
French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved Parliament and called a snap election, in response to the far-right gaining ground in the European elections. Associate Professor of politics at Otago… Audio
Air New Zealand suspends flights to New Caledonia
Air New Zealand is suspending flights from Auckland to New Caledonia until September due to ongoing uncertainty. Chief Operating officer at House of Travel Brent Thomas spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Trump to sit for probation interview next week
The former president has to talk to a probation officer as part of his sentencing for a felony conviction.
