World Politics
Conservative CDU party wins German election
Germany's conservative political party - the Christian Democratic Union - has won the country's elections with 28 percent of the vote. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
BBC World's Rob Hugh-Jones joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including the German election result, marking three years since Russia invaded… Audio
Fact check: Eight ways Elon Musk has misled Americans about government spending
Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending.
Ukraine 'defiant' against Russia and will continue to fight: Ambassador
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Ukraine is defiant against Russia and will continue to fight, as the country marks the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Vasyl… Audio
Far-right surges in German election
The country's opposition conservatives now face messy coalition talks as the controversial Alternative for Germany party claims second place. Audio
Melania Trump returns to Washington after four-week absence
After a four-week absence from Washington, first lady Melania Trump has returned to the White House.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
On today's episode, China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts", Monday marks… Audio
Chinese warships in Tasman Sea a 'wake-up call'
The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Conservative CDU/CSU alliance leads in German election
The Conservative CDU/CSU alliance is leading in the German elections and the far right AfD is in second place. Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Zelenskyy says he would resign if it brought peace to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would give up his presidency in exchange for Ukraine's Nato membership, adding he would resign if it brought about peace in the country. BBC Kyiv… Audio
Cook Islands sign five-year agreement with China
The Cook Islands has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching seabed mineral riches. Cook Islands Opposition MP Teariki Heather spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ needs to 'muscle up' on defence spending: Academic
Canterbury University's Anne-Marie Brady says China's military activity in the Tasman means New Zealand must "muscle up" on its defence spending. Brady spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Polls close in Germany as conservatives look the likely winner
Voting in Germany's elections closed at 6 o'clock Monday morning (NZT). The country headed to the polls early in a snap election - prompted after the three-party coalition fell apart at the end of… Audio
What are the Chinese naval vessels doing in the Tasman Sea?
The New Zealand Defence Force, in conjunction with Australian authorities, are continuing to monitor a People's Liberation Army - Navy (PLA-N) Task Group on Sunday. Audio
How Trump changed the world in a month
Analysis - Donald Trump spent the first month of his second term dismantling the global system the United States spent the past 80 years building, writes CNN's Stephen Collinson.
Russia disinformation campaign targets German election during Ukraine war
French officials alleged criminals paid by Russia were again responsible.
China begins second military activity in Tasman Sea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said New Zealand "have been continuously monitoring, tracking and shadowing the movements of this fleet".
US trans actress slams Trump govt after passport gender change
According to the State Department, under an executive order on what the Trump administration calls "Gender Ideology Extremism," the Bureau of Consular Affairs would stop issuing identification…
'You can't take our country': Canadian PM hits out after ice hockey win over USA
Canada has beaten fierce rivals the United States 3-2 in overtime to win a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston and close out an ice hockey tournament high on political tension.
