World Politics
Venezuela 'doesn't want to f**k around' with US, says Trump
The US president has escalated rhetoric against the Venezuelan leader, saying Maduro has "offered everything" to avoid confrontation.
US courts to begin staff furloughs as shutdown lingers
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the federal judiciary will be forced to send some of its over 33,000 employees home and require others to work without a paycheck.
Kremlin proposes 'Putin-Trump tunnel' linking Russia, US
Kirill Dmitriev has invited Musk's Boring Company to dig an $8b tunnel linking Russia and the US "to symbolise unity." Audio
Inside NZ's 'hectic day' after Trump's tariff shock
Official documents show the degree of alarm raised in the hours after the US president dropped his bombshell.
Trump suggests too soon for Tomahawks in talks with Zelensky
The US President added that he was confident of getting Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the invasion he launched in 2022.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Trump says great progress made after Putin phone call
US President Donald Trump says "great progress" has been made on a two-hour phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent Nick Harper in Washington. Audio
Hamas says Palestinians still being killed despite ceasefire
Hamas says more than 20 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire came into effect at the start of this week. Alexander Cornwell, a senior correspondent for Reuters, spoke to… Audio
Trump will only give Argentina $20b bailout if his ally stays in power
The President is showing few concerns about the infusion of cash during the US government shutdown.
What to know if you're going to the US in a government shutdown
Explainer - What the on-going battle in Washington could mean for New Zealanders. Audio
Why Trump shouldn't be thanked for Gaza ceasefire
Analysis: "Thank you," said giant letters etched in the beach in Tel Aviv. But should anyone be thanking the US president?
Assad government secretly moved mass grave to cover up killings
The bodies were trucked from one of Syria's largest known mass graves to a secret location more than an hour away in the remote desert, an investigation has found.
Israeli man 'shattered' as cousin's body not returned after Gaza peace deal
An Israeli man tells RNZ he's 'shattered' after his cousin's body was not returned in the Gaza peace deal. Audio
'New birth': Palestinians freed from Israeli jails return to loved ones
Some climbed the sides of the slowly-moving buses as they weaved their way through the dense crowds gathered at Nasser Hospital.
Trump hails 'tremendous day' as leaders sign Gaza declaration
Trump made a lightning visit to Israel, where he lauded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address to parliament, before flying to Egypt for a Gaza summit where he and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar…
Live: Families reunited as Israel releases nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners
Meanwhile, praise has been heaped on US President Donald Trump as he arrived in the region. Audio
Latest developments from Gaza with BBC Security Correspondent
BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss as the situation in Gaza continues to develop. Audio
Twenty surviving hostages released by Hamas
Celebrations have been taking place across Israel as Hamas released all 20 surviving hostages last night, after 738 days in captivity. Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Tel Aviv. Audio
Chicago ICE crackdown's first casualty, father of two, shot after school dropoff
Federal agents say Villegas Gonzalez drove at them, while family and coworkers recall a gentle man working to support his sons.
Trump's son-in-law Kushner key broker in Israel-Hamas peace deal
White House insiders say Jared Kushner played a vital role in clinching the first phase of a peace plan.
