World Politics
Luxon, Peters pay tribute to Navalny
There has been widespread condemnation of Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony from around the world.
Europe correspondent Thomas Sparrow on reports of Russian dissident's death
Russia's most significant opposition leader, and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - Alexei Navalny - is reported to have died in an Arctic Circle jail, aged 47. Audio
Ukraine Russia war: US warns Avdiivka could fall
The US has warned that Russia could seize Ukraine's key eastern town of Avdiivka - the scene of some of the fiercest fighting in recent months.
India court scraps controversial poll finance bonds
India's top court has struck down a scheme that allowed people to make anonymous donations to political parties, calling it unconstitutional.
Australia pressuring New Zealand to upgrade Defence Force
Air Marshal Kevin Short says Australia is reshaping its Defence Force for "a singular threat from a singular direction" - and is clear about what it wants from NZ.
NZ joins call urging Israel not to move into Rafah
A joint statement says a military operation into Rafah would be "catastrophic" and Israel must listen to its friends and the international community.
Alejandro Mayorkas: House votes to impeach homeland security secretary
The House of Representatives has narrowly voted to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, making him the first cabinet member to face impeachment in nearly 150 years.
Imran Khan's rivals reach deal to form government
PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif plans to nominate his brother Shehbaz Sharif to be prime minister.
Trump's campaign from a courtroom
The convoluted legal troubles of former -- and maybe future -- US President Donald Trump are playing out in court rooms across America Audio
Trump's campaign from a courtroom
The convoluted legal troubles of former -- and maybe future -- US President Donald Trump are playing out in court rooms across America
AudioTrump seeks Supreme Court pause in 2020 election case
Ex-US president Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to suspend a lower court ruling that he does not have presidential immunity from prosecution.
Stranded livestock land in Australia after Red Sea turn-back
Thousands of sheep and cattle stuck on a ship that was forced to abandon a passage through the Red Sea last month have begun disembarking at the same Australian port they left nearly six weeks ago.
Robert Kennedy Jr apologises to family over Super Bowl ad
A Super Bowl advert mirrored one broadcast by his uncle John F Kennedy's presidential campaign in 1960.
10-year-old Ukrainian boy among NZ's newest refugees
The boy dreamed about having to eat the family cat because there was no food, his mother told a refugee appeal tribunal.
Luxon calls for 'immediate humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza
With an "appalling" loss of life in Gaza, it's essential Israel halts an assault on the city of Rafah, the prime minister says. Audio
BBC World lookahead with Pete Ross
Pete Ross joins Emile Donovan to talk Keir Starmer's green policy u-turn, the big Indonesian elections, and Turkish President Erdogan's trip to Egypt. Audio
AUKUS: Pacific wants reassurance region will be nuclear free
Keeping the Pacific nuclear-free was a recurring theme from the leaders of Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa to New Zealand during meetings last week.
AUKUS a China containment strategy - Labour
The Labour Opposition is walking back its openness to joining one wing of the AUKUS military pact. Video
NZ joins in warnings as Israel plans Rafah offensive
More countries, including New Zealand, urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees.
Trump comments on Russia, NATO 'appalling and unhinged' - White House
Donald Trump, frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, was a fierce critic of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation when he was president, repeatedly threatening to pull out of the…