World Politics
North Korea troops pull back after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
They have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia's Kursk region for several weeks, a Ukrainian military official said, amid reports of mass casualties. Audio
Jacinda Ardern documentary wins award at Sundance Film Festival
A new documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has won a top award at the Sundance Film Festival. Video
Russian missile attack seriously damages historic centre of Ukraine's Odesa
Russian forces launched missiles on the centre of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, seriously damaging historic buildings and injuring seven people, local officials…
Attacking our nuclear sites 'one of biggest mistakes US could make' - Iran
Iran will respond immediately and decisively if its nuclear sites are attacked which would lead to an "all-out war in the region," Tehran's foreign minister has told Al Jazeera TV.
Trump's Justice Department launches sweeping staff cuts
President Donald Trump's administration has launched a wide-ranging round of cuts at the US Justice Department, as a group representing FBI agents issued a rare warning of the potential for hundreds…
Trump claims helicopter in deadly crash flew too high
Federal authorities restricted helicopter flights near the US capital's Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely, two days after a midair collision between a passenger jet and a military…
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
Samoa's top doctor says RFK Jnr lying about measles outbreak
Samoa's Director-General of Health says Robert F. Kennedy junior's comments on the measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019 are a complete lie. Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
No survivors expected after plane and helicopter collide in Washington D.C
No survivors are expected to be found following Thursday's collision between a commercial jet and an army helicopter in Washington D.C. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Robert F. Kennedy Jnr's trip to Samoa in 2019 under the spotlight
Returning to our story on Robert F Kennedy Jnr - who has been questioned on his involvement in the measles outbreak in Samoa in senate hearings. Vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Robert F. Kennedy Jr grilled at confirmation hearing
The deadly Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 has been raised in the confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr in the US Senate. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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
