World Politics
Second anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
This weekend is the second anniversary of Russia launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Since then at least 10,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, and over six million have sought refuge… Audio
Global Democracy Index shows Asia-Pacific in an age of conflict
More than half of the countries in Asia saw their democracy scores go down, with concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and political pluralism. Audio
Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov who defected to Ukraine 'shot dead' in Spain
The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year.
Questions continue over Israel's end goal in Gaza
As the Palestinian death toll in the war in Gaza nears 30,000, questions continue to be asked as to what Israel's end goal really is.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long said he wishes… Audio
Inter-tribal massacre in Papua New Guinea leaves more than 50 dead
A Pacific specialist says an inter-tribal massacre claiming more than 50 lives in Papua New Guinea's Enga province is by no means an isolated incident.
Former-RNZ Pacific senior journalist Johnny… Audio
Crew abandon cargo ship after attack off Yemen
The missile strike by the Houthis on the British-registered vessel is one of the most damaging yet.
More than 60 dead in Papua New Guinea massacre
Authorities in Papua New Guinea are urging residents to stay calm, after more than 60 people were shot dead in a massacre.
Police say they were killed when one tribe, on its way to attack another… Audio
International Court of Justice hearings begin on Israel's occupation
While Israel is pursuing its war against Hamas in Gaza, the International Court of Justice in the Hague has begun hearings on whether Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since the Six Day… Audio
BBC World lookahead with Rich Preston
The Netherlands challenge Israel at the International Court of Justice and the world reacts to the sudden death of Alexei Nalvany, one of Russian president Vladimir Putin's greatest domestic critics.
…Gaza and Ukraine the focus of Munich Security Conference
The wars taking place in Gaza and Ukraine were the hot topics among politicians, diplomats, and defence industry representatives at the three day Munich Security Conference, which wrapped up… Audio
Putin critic dies in custody
The death of Alexei Navalny - an imprisoned and outspoken critic of Russia's president Vladimir Putin - is prompting human rights experts to ask who's next.
The penal colony where Mr. Navalny died… Audio
How big tech is fighting deceptive AI as billions go to the polls
The world's biggest tech companies have signed an accord committing them to fighting content that deceives.
UN likely to vote on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto
The UN is likely to vote on an Algerian push to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, say diplomats, a move the US signalled it would veto.
Is Australia 'asleep at the wheel' as China ramps up presence in Antarctica?
When China opened its fifth research station in Antarctica this month, analysts sounded alarm bells about potential security threats on Australia's southern doorstep.
Luxon makes swift exit from Big Gay Out after Gaza protest
The Prime Minister earlier told press how much he enjoyed attending the Pride festival each year.
Putin to blame for Navalny's death - Luxon
The Prime Minister has joined Joe Biden and other world leaders in blaming Russia's president for the dissident's death.
Democrats relieved as Manchin rules out White House bid
When Joe Manchin, one of the most high-profile centrists in US politics, announced he would not be running for president on Friday, you could almost hear the sigh of relief from the Biden campaign.
Luxon, Peters pay tribute to Navalny
There has been widespread condemnation of Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony from around the world.
Europe correspondent Thomas Sparrow on reports of Russian dissident's death
Russia's most significant opposition leader, and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - Alexei Navalny - is reported to have died in an Arctic Circle jail, aged 47. Audio
Ukraine Russia war: US warns Avdiivka could fall
The US has warned that Russia could seize Ukraine's key eastern town of Avdiivka - the scene of some of the fiercest fighting in recent months.
