World Politics
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Tonight we're speaking to Rob Hugh-Jones about a row engulfing German politics ahead of the federal elections later this month, Donald Trump's new Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads off on his first… Audio
What actually is a tariff and how does it work?
Emile Donovan speaks to former diplomat and Executive Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum Stephen Jacobi. Audio
Trump's trade war could spell bad news for NZ
After US President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China one economist warns a potential trade war would have dire consequences for New Zealand exports. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 February 2025
On today's episode, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring… Audio
What exactly is Elon Musk doing with the US government?
Analysis- Americans don't know the full extent of what Elon Musk is doing as he embeds alongside US President Donald Trump at the top of the federal government.
US Democrats anoint new leader to take on Trump for 'working people'
US Democrats picked a 51-year-old progressive activist as the new leader to rebuild a party still reeling from last year's crushing presidential defeat.
'Fake news': Peters hits back at US Senator over false Israeli visa claims
Ted Cruz shared a story which incorrectly stated every Israeli must detail their military service to receive a visitor's visa for New Zealand.
North Korea troops pull back after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
They have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia's Kursk region for several weeks, a Ukrainian military official said, amid reports of mass casualties. Audio
Jacinda Ardern documentary wins award at Sundance Film Festival
A new documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has won a top award at the Sundance Film Festival. Video
Russian missile attack seriously damages historic centre of Ukraine's Odesa
Russian forces launched missiles on the centre of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, seriously damaging historic buildings and injuring seven people, local officials…
Attacking our nuclear sites 'one of biggest mistakes US could make' - Iran
Iran will respond immediately and decisively if its nuclear sites are attacked which would lead to an "all-out war in the region," Tehran's foreign minister has told Al Jazeera TV.
Trump's Justice Department launches sweeping staff cuts
President Donald Trump's administration has launched a wide-ranging round of cuts at the US Justice Department, as a group representing FBI agents issued a rare warning of the potential for hundreds…
Trump claims helicopter in deadly crash flew too high
Federal authorities restricted helicopter flights near the US capital's Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely, two days after a midair collision between a passenger jet and a military…
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Samoa's top doctor says RFK Jnr lying about measles outbreak
Samoa's Director-General of Health says Robert F. Kennedy junior's comments on the measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019 are a complete lie. Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
No survivors expected after plane and helicopter collide in Washington D.C
No survivors are expected to be found following Thursday's collision between a commercial jet and an army helicopter in Washington D.C. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Robert F. Kennedy Jnr's trip to Samoa in 2019 under the spotlight
Returning to our story on Robert F Kennedy Jnr - who has been questioned on his involvement in the measles outbreak in Samoa in senate hearings. Vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Robert F. Kennedy Jr grilled at confirmation hearing
The deadly Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 has been raised in the confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr in the US Senate. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Feature interview: Obama's speechwriter on how to talk
If you can talk to a crowd, you can talk to anyone. No one is born a naturally gifted speaker, not even the man considered one of the greatest orators of the 21st century, former US President Barack… Audio
