World
Music feature: star producer John Simon
Celebrated music producer John Simon has produced some of the greatest rock'n'roll ever recorded including The Band's Music from Big Pink, The Band, The Last Waltz; Janis Joplin's Cheap Thrills; Simon… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Our Aussie correspondent relays all the latest news in the 'lucky country' including a multi-billion-dollar bailout of steelworks in South Australia and new laws passed in NSW aimed at reducing the… Audio
Tech Tuesday: Retro gaming and Deepseek
Vertech managing director Dan Watson gets nostalgic for retro gaming of the 80s and 90s. Turns out you can relive your childhood using programmes called emulators. Dan also discusses the news that… Audio
German living in NZ on election result
Germany is set for a change of government, with the initial election results recording a win for right-wing parties, although not everyone is thrilled with the result. Worldwatch's Niva Chittock spoke… Audio
Jimmy Barnes says he was often 'incapacitated' writing new album
The Legendary Australian rocker has been hit with a series of health issues. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
'I'm not done': Jane Fonda lights up SAG awards with fiery speech
The 87-year-old actor and activist made the most of her time on stage while accepting the SAG Life Achievement Award.
International relations expert on Russia-Ukraine war
An international relations expert says the anniversary of the Russia - Ukraine conflict raises questions about the possibility of achieving a "fair peace." Professor Rouben Azizian spoke to Alexa… Audio
European leaders in Kyiv mark three years of war, without US
Ukraine hosted European leaders to mark three years of all-out war with Russia, while top US officials stayed away. Audio
World leaders meet in Kyiv for peace summit
It's been three years since the war in Ukraine began - and world leaders have met in Kyiv for a peace summit. Kyiv correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Conservative CDU party wins German election
Germany's conservative political party - the Christian Democratic Union - has won the country's elections with 28 percent of the vote. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dies at 88
Roberta Flack was known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like "Killing Me Softly With His Song" as well as her professional collaborations and social activism.
UK: Sir Keir Starmer to meet US President in White House
Sir Keir Starmer heads to Washington to meet President Trump - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
Japan: trains bringing politicians together
Japan's trains are bringing politicians together - Chris Gilbert has the details from Tokyo Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
BBC World's Rob Hugh-Jones joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including the German election result, marking three years since Russia invaded… Audio
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand wants Russia 'held accountable'
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Russia must be held to account for its invasion of Ukraine if a long-lasting peace deal is to be achieved. Audio
Fact check: Eight ways Elon Musk has misled Americans about government spending
Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
'Will the Americans still be there?' The looming question for NZ
Analysis: Some world leaders and ex-leaders think it is less reliable, after 10 days of geopolitical ructions centred on NATO. Audio
Ukraine 'defiant' against Russia and will continue to fight: Ambassador
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Ukraine is defiant against Russia and will continue to fight, as the country marks the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Vasyl… Audio
