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China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law
China is adding to Xi Jinping's vast powers with a new law that will assert Beijing's interests on the world stage.
Judge rejects Trump bid to dismiss Carroll's first defamation lawsuit
A judge found no merit in Trump's arguments that he deserved absolute presidential immunity.
Solar-petrol hybrid car prototype blows up, killing two
The project aimed to turn cars with conventional combustion engines into hybrid vehicles, running at least partly on solar energy.
US Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action at universities
The US Supreme Court has struck down race-conscious admissions programmes at two major universities.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Political panel: Kiri Allan allegations, PM in China
Listen to our weekly political panel.
This week we're joined by RNZ's deputy political editor, Craig McCulloch, and Stuff political reporter, Thomas Manch. Audio
Paris protests: 40,000 police and paramilitary mobilised
In Paris, 40,000 police and paramilitary officers have been mobilised in anticipation of more riots and protests.
It comes after 150 people were arrested on Wednesdsay, the second night of widespread… Audio
Africa:UK's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rawanda unlawful
Standing by in Ghana's bustling capital Accra is our correspondent Nabil Ahmed. Audio
US: SCOTUS rules against affirmative action in Unis
We begin our final programme of the week in the USA, joining me from The World's Largest Apple is our correspondent multi-award winning journalist Bevan Hurley. Audio
Madonna in ICU, world tour postponed
Madonna has postponed her world tour after being taken to a hospital's intensive care unit with a serious bacterial infection.
Human remains thought to be found in Titan sub debris
Human remains are believed to have been found in wreckage of the Titan submersible, the US Coast Guard says.
Hipkins mets Premier to discuss trade
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang yesterday as his trip to the country continues.
Chinese politicians are touting a strong and long-lasting friendship between the two… Audio
Hipkins sidetracked by Allan situation
Wrapping up a series of meetings with the three most powerful political figures in China should have been the only thing Chris Hipkins should have been talking about as he has the diplomatic spotlight… Audio
UK: Thames Water company at risk of collapse
To the UK now.. joining Nathan Rarere from London is our correspondent Henry Riley. Audio
Europe: Wagner boss arrives in exile in Belarus
We begin in Europe, in Germany is our correspondent Nita Blake-Persen. Audio
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets PM Chris Hipkins, says NZ is 'friend and partner'
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins described his 40-minute meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as "warm… and incredibly constructive".
Chinese leader says NZ/China relationship 'has remained robust and strong'
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has held his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Mid-East: HAJJ prilgrimage begins, 2.5 million expected
To the Middle-East now - joining the programme from First Up's Doha office is Alex Baird. Audio
Aus woman pays for defaming ex-neighbours on social media
We begin Wednesday's programme in Australia - where our Pam Corkery is standing by. Audio
Music feature: African pop music
According Lior Phillips, African music inspires almost all modern music. For today's music feature we're heading over to South Africa to explore South African pop music. Lior Phillips is the author of… Audio
