World Politics
'Toxic culture': Boris Johnson's government slammed over Covid inaction
Modelling shows that an earlier first lockdown could have prevented 23,000 deaths in England alone, a new report says.
Top US health body adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on revamped website
Scientists took issue with statements on the website that studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.
The US plan for ending the Ukraine war: What do we know?
The surprise proposal from the United States envisages Ukraine giving up land to Russia and limiting its military capacity, concessions that Kyiv has previously rejected. Audio
Donald Trump not invited to Dick Cheney's funeral
"In our nation's 248 year-history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," Cheney once said.
What Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs means
A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Donald Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted
Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs
A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he is joined first by Otago University senior history lecturer Chip Van Dyk. He's been looking into the behaviour of US President Donald… Audio
Polling closes in Tonga's election
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. There are 71 candidates vying for a seat in parliament including eight… Audio
Trump's embrace of crown prince ushers in new era in US-Saudi ties
His trip to Washington has been a triumph, with the US president rolling out the red carpet for "the future king" and absolving him of the criticism he's faced for years.
Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people
The Israel Defence Forces said the strike had targeted "a Hamas training compound".
The Epstein bill's possible path in the Senate
It's not yet clear how many Republican senators are willing to vote for the bill but momentum is now fully behind it.
Trump hosts Saudi prince for first time since Khashoggi killing
The US President laid on a noisy military flypast featuring fighters Washington will sell to Riyadh.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Jesse catches up with Brad Foster about the news across the Tasman. Today he'll chat about The Liberal Party's decision to abandon net zero by 2050 climate target; where Australia is at with the play… Audio
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh sentenced to death
The former prime minister of Bangladesh has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity. Journalist Devina Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
BBC World Service Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Our correspondent tonight is Rob Hugh-Jones, who is talking about the debate in Germany over its military buildup, the former prime minister of Bangladesh going on trial, and the complicated marking… Audio
Kiwifruit exports to benefit from tariff changes
US President Donald Trump has axed tariffs on some foods, in the face of rising grocery prices. Zespri's chief executive, Jason Te Brake spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times
The government is drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach, one of the toughest in Europe. Audio
NZ among countries set to benefit from scrapped US tariffs
US President Donald Trump has scrapped tariffs on hundreds of foods - including beef, coffee and tropical fruit, as he faces pressure over the rising cost of groceries in the States. Trade Minister… Audio
Trump issues new pardons for Capitol rioters
The pardon covered separate firearms offences not included in one militia member's initial Inauguration Day pardon.
US 'not ready for a woman' president - Michelle Obama
"Don't even look at me about running 'cause you all are lying. You're not ready for a woman." Video
