World

A foreign policy expert says China's decision to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean is disturbing. University of Otago professor in politics specialising in Chinese… Audio

Israel has rejected French and U-S proposals for a 21 day ceasefire in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Correspondent in Beirut, Amélie David, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged the U.N. General Assembly overnight to stop the war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants, saying Israel had almost entirely… Audio

New York's mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on bribery and fraud charges. Prosecutors say he accepted illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel from Turkish nationals seeking to influence… Audio

Once a week, First Up lands in Africa, where Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports in from Ghana. Audio

On today's episode, parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown, iwi affiliation data released today on the Maori… Audio

Israel's army chief has given his clearest indication yet that the country is preparing for a ground invasion into Lebanon. Henri Bou-Saab spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, on Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits, a… Audio

There is talk of a ground invasion in Lebanon from Israel, as tension in the area rockets up. Correspondent Tel Aviv Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Israel says it's considering a ground invasion of Lebanon. Lebanese authorities say Israel has significantly stepped up its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching hundreds of… Audio

UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has lost a vote at his party conference - Ellie Jay reports from London. Audio