World Politics
Australian politician changes name to 'Aussie Trump'
An Australian state lawmaker has legally changed his name to 'Aussie Trump', in what he said was a protest against the country's ruling centre-left Labor Party.
French PM survives no-confidence votes
Francois Bayrou survived two no-confidence votes in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but still facing an uncertain future.
Trump's declaration US will 'take over' Gaza sparks global outrage
Critics include Germany, which said it would bring "new suffering and new hatred" in the war-torn country, along with Russia and China.
Trump to order ban on transgender women in female sports
It's a directive that Republicans say restores fairness but critics say tramples on the rights of a small minority of athletes.
NZ defence spending could catch Trump's eye
Fresh from his quickfire moves on trade tariffs, will American President Trump's next target be defence? Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Australian correspondent Brad Foster brings the latest news from across the ditch to Jesse's desk. Today Brad discusses the rise of anti-Semitic attacks and the backlash a politician is facing after… Audio
Pacific aid experts concerned over moves to shut down USAID
Pacific aid experts are monitoring developments in the US, as the government makes moves to shut down the US Agency for International Development. Australian National University Development Policy… Audio
USAID faces major cuts
The world's largest aid agency faces major cuts, and it could have a big impact on the Pacific. Massey University associate professor at the centre for defence and security studies Dr Anna Powles… Audio
European leaders warn of retaliation if tariffs imposed
European leaders are warning of retaliation if President Trump delivers on his threat to expand US tariffs to include the EU. The BBC's Frank Gardiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trade Minister Todd McClay on Trump's tariffs
The Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in contact with US counterparts, as Donald Trump continues to impose tariffs on US trading partners. Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.
…BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Tonight we're speaking to Rob Hugh-Jones about a row engulfing German politics ahead of the federal elections later this month, Donald Trump's new Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads off on his first… Audio
What actually is a tariff and how does it work?
Emile Donovan speaks to former diplomat and Executive Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum Stephen Jacobi. Audio
Trump's trade war could spell bad news for NZ
After US President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China one economist warns a potential trade war would have dire consequences for New Zealand exports. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 February 2025
On today's episode, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring… Audio
What exactly is Elon Musk doing with the US government?
Analysis- Americans don't know the full extent of what Elon Musk is doing as he embeds alongside US President Donald Trump at the top of the federal government.
US Democrats anoint new leader to take on Trump for 'working people'
US Democrats picked a 51-year-old progressive activist as the new leader to rebuild a party still reeling from last year's crushing presidential defeat.
'Fake news': Peters hits back at US Senator over false Israeli visa claims
Ted Cruz shared a story which incorrectly stated every Israeli must detail their military service to receive a visitor's visa for New Zealand.
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…
