World Politics
Early election called in Samoa
Samoa will go to the polls almost a year earlier than scheduled, with Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa calling a snap election. RNZ Pacific reporter Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
King Charles expresses love for Canada as Trump looms
In a speech, Charles made no direct reference to the US President who has mused about Canada becoming the 51st US state.
King Charles delivers speech written by Canadian PM
King Charles has opened the Canadian parliamentary session delivering a speech written by Prime Minster Mark Carney. The Globe and Mail senior parliamentary reporter Steven Chase spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Samoans to head to the polls as govt calls early election
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trump blasts Putin over heavy drone attack on Ukraine
Russia has conducted its heaviest attack on Ukraine using drones alone, with the Ukrainian air force saying 355 drones were launched against the country on Monday, killing 10. US correspondent Toni… Audio
King Charles arrives in Canada
King Charles has arrived in Canada, his first visit to the country as its head of state. Majesty Magazine correspondent Lynne Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump's South African spotlight
Donald Trump's claims of a white genocide in South Africa betray the influence of his billionaire expat friends, including Elon Musk Audio
Claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa
South African journalist, academic, fact-checker, and author of the 2022 book Farm killings in South Africa Nechama Brodie joins Nights to examine white genocide claims from US President Donald Trump.
…Harvard University student from New Zealand fears he will not be able to finish his degree
Koan Hemana, who won a scholarship to Harvard, told Midday Report he was trying to remain calm and be optimistic. Audio
NZer studying at Harvard on Trump's crackdown
The US President Donald Trump says he wants the "names and countries" of every international student enrolled at Harvard University. Koan Hemana won a scholarship to Harvard and is in his third year… Audio
Judge blocks Trump's mass federal layoffs, White House appeals
The White House has appealed a judge's block on mass layoffs by federal agencies, a key piece of Trump's plan to downsize the government.
White House slashes National Security Council staff in dramatic restructuring
The restructuring is expected to reduce the agency's influence, transforming it from a powerful policymaking body into a small organisation focused more on implementing the president's agenda than on…
Musk's DOGE, Trump ties prompt New York leaders to target Tesla
New York legislators move to strip Tesla of its exclusive rights within the state amid public anger over Musk's influence and cost-cutting crusade in Washington. Audio
Judge blocks Trump move to strip Harvard of foreign students
The decision to revoke Harvard's international enrolment has sparked allegations of political revenge and First Amendment violations. Audio
Migrants allowed to enter US under Biden being removed by Trump administration
Migrants who entered the United States legally have been arrested outside an immigration court and detained by federal police.
Tuki Laumea: battle for influence in the Pacific
A new docuseries investigates the escalating power struggle between China and the US in the Pacific, climate displacement and colonial unrest. Video, Audio
Increasing tensions between international community and Israel over Gaza
International pressure has ramped up this week on Israel - to end its aid blockade on Gaza - and stop its military offensive. Rory Challands is an international news correspondent based in London and… Audio
Trump administration halts enrolments for foreign students
The Trump administration has halted Harvard University's ability to enroll international students - and ordered existing international students to transfer - in an escalating battle with the Ivy… Audio
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
'What else could Cyril have done?' South Africans praise calm Ramaphosa after White House ambush
The South African president tried to convince Donald Trump his video 'evidence' did not show what he claimed it did.
