World Politics
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
Ukraine's ambassador to NZ on nearly three years of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the rigours of nearly three-years of war and the toll on Ukrainians underscores the need to bring the conflict rapidly to an end. WorldWatch's Andrew McRae… Audio
Google Maps renames 'Gulf of Mexico' the 'Gulf of America'
Donald Trump ordered the name changes as part of a flurry of executive actions.
Mona Lisa moves as France announces Louvre renovation
France will launch a six-year renovation of the Louvre in Paris, enlarging the world's most-visited museum to make room for the huge crowds who now cram inside the palace on the banks of the Seine…
Jewish Council on hotline to report holidaying Israelis
The Jewish Council says a campaign to name and shame Israeli tourists thought to have served in the Israeli army is unconscionable. Spokesperson Juliet Moses spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump orders sweeping grants and loan freeze
US President Donald Trump has ordered a pause in all federal grants and loans, a sweeping decision that could disrupt education and healthcare programs, housing assistance, and disaster relief.
Thousands of Gazans head home as ceasefire continues
Thousands of Gazans are continuing the long journey back to their homes as the ceasefire with Israel holds for a tenth day. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winston Peters on hotline to report Israelis holidaying in NZ who may have served in military
The Human Rights Commission has received at least 100 complaints about the digital flyer, that asks the public to help "track" soldiers down and "let them know they're not welcome here". Foreign… Audio
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
The US president claims Panama has broken a pledge it made when the United States transferred the canal in 1999.
Activist promotes hotline to report holidaying Israelis who may have served in the military
Veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military. Minto spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss President Donald Trump's desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico and an Ashburton resident… Audio
Explainer: What are tariffs?
It's President Donald Trump's favourite word. But how exactly do tariffs work? Audio
Trump to sign military orders banning transgender troops
President Donald Trump is expected to sign four orders to reshape the US military, banning transgender service members, gutting DEI programs, and reinstating members discharged for refusing the…
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World's Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan for the latest on the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, a US federal reserve decision on interest rates, and marking five years since Brexit. Audio
'We are the opposite of the Nazis' - Colombia backs down after Trump trade war threats
The US and Colombia pulled back from the brink of a trade war after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants.
Trump hits Colombia with tariffs after it turns away US deportation flights
Colombia, America's third-largest trading partner in Latin America, swiftly responded, threatening a 50 percent tariff on US goods.
Lukashenko heads for massive win in Belarus election scorned by the West
An exit poll broadcast on state TV projected that Lukashenko would take nearly 88 percent of the vote.
Trump suggests he wants to 'clean out' Gaza Strip
The US president has proposed building houses and moving more than 1 million Palestinians to neighbouring countries.
South Korean president indicted for insurrection
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"The punishment of the ringleader of insurrection now begins finally," the main opposition party says.
Britain to tighten laws on buying knives after Southport murders
It's a "total disgrace" how easy it is for UK children to get dangerous weapons online, minister says.
