World Politics
Why Donald Trump's Ukraine U-turn is a fork in the road
With the US and Europe now deeply divided, New Zealand may have to take sides.
Donald Trump's big gamble
Analysis - Tariffs against Canada and Mexico deal a fresh shock to a slowing economy.
The Ambassadors: H.E. Keith Smith, High Commissioner of Canada
In a new Nights feature, we talk to ambassadors and high commissioners to New Zealand. Tonight, we meet H.E. Keith Smith, High Commissioner of Canada. Audio
Trade war erupts as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs
The US President imposed 25 percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports and doubled duties on Chinese goods to 20 percent, prompting retaliation.
Trump lashes out at Zelensky again, says he 'doesn't want there to be peace'
The US president responded angrily to a report quoting Zelensky as saying the end of the war is "very, very far away".
Ukraine president ready to accept US minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the United States for its support and says he's ready to agree a minerals deal with the US. BBC Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Alexa… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
Pete Ross speaks to Emile Donovan about the latest in the fallout following Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the Whitehouse, President Trump's tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods… Audio
Are we on the brink of a world war?
Emile Donovan speaks to Professor Brendon O'Connor from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney about the dramatic altercation between Trump and Zelensky. Audio
Trump is not putting America first - he is hastening its decline
Has any nation squandered its diplomatic capital and supplicated itself before its far weaker enemies as rapidly and brazenly as Donald Trump's America? Video
Ukraine's ambassador to NZ confident security deal can still be reached
He told Morning Report that as a Ukrainian, he had his own emotions about the exchange - but as a diplomat, he had to look to what was next. Audio
King meets Zelensky as world leaders gather to back Ukraine
Urgent talks with Trump, Zelensky and Macron have cemented the idea a "coalition of the willing" in Europe needs to quickly come up with a peace plan, Keir Starmer says. Audio
Israel blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates
Hamas wants Israel to move to second phase of ceasefire, but Israel says hostages must be released for the ceasefire to continue.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
China accused of being provocative over warships in Tasman Sea
China has been accused of being provocative by sending warships into the Tasman Sea - but New Zealand plays a part in United States moves that provoke Beijing. Phil Pennington spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Tense exchange held between Trump, Vance and Zelensky
An incredible exchange between Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance took place in the White House's Oval Office. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Ukrainian president meets with European leaders
The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with European leaders at a summit in London - for security talks. Europe correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Something has to change': US says Ukraine needs leader who will give up territory
A top White House official alleges Zelensky has "personal motivations".
Ukraine 'cannot survive' without ongoing US support, ambassador says
The Oval Office showdown between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a "big shock", he says.
Kiwi Ukrainian watches Trump, Zelensky shouting match in horror
Olga Dubnytska believes the US President and Vice-President took advantage of the language barrier by "rudely interrupting" and "humiliating" Ukraine's President.
