World Politics
Castro and conspiracies: A first glance at the JFK files
"People have been waiting for decades for this," US President Donald Trump said, as the first of 80,000 long-secret documents are released.
Watch: Howzat? Luxon tries his hand at street cricket
It came after both Luxon and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal upped the ante at a business event in Delhi, joking about getting a deal done in 60 days.
US Supreme Court chief criticises Trump in extraordinary public rebuke
John Roberts's criticism has exploded open what had been a rumbling conflict.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 March 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are meeting now in what Peters has described a "dramatically changed" American diplomatic… Audio
Trump, Putin agree to 'limited' 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
In a two-hour phone call, the presidents agreed to halt attacks on energy sources and infrastructure, and promised to begin work on a peace plan "immediately". Audio
Israeli strikes kill more than 400 in Gaza, Palestinians say
"It was a night of hell. It felt like the first days of the war," one woman said. Audio
Trump and Putin have phone call to discuss how to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have wrapped up a highly anticipated phone call on how to bring an end to the war with Ukraine. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Over 400 Palestinians killed in attacks on Gaza
Over four-hundred Palestinians have been killed after Israel launched extensive attacks on Gaza on Tuesday night. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
A fateful moment looms as Trump's team seeks to bypass the judiciary
Analysis - The furore caused by the administration's peacetime use of wartime powers under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act is the latest, and perhaps most overt, sign of President Donald Trump's…
Modi alleges 'anti-India activity' in NZ
The Indian prime minister's comments created a moment of disagreement during an otherwise warm meeting with Christopher Luxon. Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Today our Australian correspondent Brad talks about U.S. imposing sanctions on our steel and aluminum exports. Audio
Tech Tuesday
Our tech commentator Tim Batt is in with Jesse to talk about all the recent developments in the industry that is shaping the world and our lives. Audio
Ukraine critical for New Zealand in Rubio meeting - Patman
The US forcing Ukraine into a peace deal that favours Putin would set a disastrous precedent "unacceptable" to New Zealand, an international relations expert says.
Why we're getting poorer, according to an expert
Economic volatility, austerity and crises became the norm well before the Donald Trump's return to office. Audio
Olympics: Six challenges facing new IOC President
The new president will inherit both opportunities and significant obstacles as the movement seeks to evolve while staying true to its core values.
No decisions expected on US aid changes for Pacific until April
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the US will not make any decisions on aid funding for the Pacific region until mid-April.
Cheers in China as Trump dismantles Voice of America
One nationalist influencer calls it "truly gratifying" as state-media hails the demise of what it calls the "lie factory".
Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war
Territorial concessions by Kyiv and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are likely to feature prominently in the talks.
The art of tiptoeing around Donald Trump
Former New Zealand ambassador to the US Tim Groser explains the tightrope walk of pleasing the US president.
The art of tiptoeing around Trump
In Donald Trump's firing line, foreign leaders decide whether to butter up or shout back. Audio