World Politics
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
US President Trump 'likely' to sue BBC for US$5b over edited speech
The BBC admitted an "error of judgment", after editing Trump's 2021 remarks to create the impression he was inciting the US Capitol riots. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 November
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents… Audio
Epstein files: Trump admin holds Situation Room meeting
Top Trump administration officials met with a key GOP lawmaker about an effort in the US House to force a vote on releasing Justice Department case files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump wades into controversial court case surrounding Netanyahu
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owwen about Donald Trump wading into a controversial court case surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as Israel opening up… Audio
Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history
Trump's signature on the bill, which cleared the Senate earlier in the week, will bring federal workers idled by the 43-day shutdown back to their jobs.
Longest ever US government shut down coming to an end
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the longest ever US government shut down coming to an end after 43 days, after the House of Representatives narrowly approved a bill that will… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
Ukraine ministers resign in outcry over major graft scandal
Ukraine has long been plagued by corruption and cracking down on graft is seen as a key requirement of its bid to join the EU.
Europe correspondent Christian Smith
Europe correspondent Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan for the latest on the BBC, a German court ruling against Open AI/Chat GPT for misusing music lyrics, Milanese prosecutors investigating 'sniper… Audio
US politicians brave tangled airports for vote to end government shutdown
Others are carpooling to the Capitol for a vote that could bring the longest US government shutdown in history to a close.
Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead a… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Let's find out what's happening in Australia now Brad Foster is with us now to tell us what everyone is talking about across the Tasman. Today's topics - How a Neo-Nazi rally in Sydney on Saturday got… Audio
Moves to bring end to longest-ever US government shut down
The US Senate has taken the first steps towards ending the longest-ever government shutdown. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Darfuri diaspora - grief and hope from afar
Today, in Darfur, we are seeing history tragically repeat itself. Families who once escaped the violence share a sense of grief and hope.
