World Politics
Person arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian Embassy
About 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.
Minnesota sues Trump administration over 'invasion'
Tensions have flared since the shooting of a mother of three by immigration agents.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran - China's on the list
The announcement appears to mean goods from China, a major trading partner of both Iran and the United States, would become significantly more expensive to import.
What led Jacinda Ardern to quit Adelaide Writers' Week
The decision to axe scheduled speaker and author Randa Abdel-Fattah from this year's program has prompted an avalanche of withdrawals.
Trump to meet Venezuela opposition leader at White House
Maria Corina Machado has so far been sidelined by Washington after US forces seized then-president Nicolas Maduro.
US correspondent Zach Montellaro from Washington DC
In the last few hours, three former heads of the US central bank have put out a statement condemning a criminal investigation into the current chair Jerome Powell. US correspondent Zach Montellaro… Audio
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says comms open
The flow of information from the Islamic Republic has been hampered by an internet blackout since Thursday.
Trump says Iran 'want to negotiate', after reports of hundreds killed in protests
But Iran's parliament speaker said his government would resist any intervention, calling US military and shipping "legitimate targets".
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 January
While parts of the country experienced scorching temperatures yesterday, other areas were hit with heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Napier almost broke a near 50-year record, reaching 36 degrees… Audio
In Minneapolis, the deadly ICE shooting has reopened old wounds
"These ICE agents are here for sport," one local said. "They're not here for immigration raids. They're here for sport."
Latest news from Europe with correspondent Lucy Thomson
Correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lauren Crimp from London. Audio
Iranians in NZ fear for families amid Iran protest crackdown
Kiwi-based Iranians are watching with worry as Iranian military forces continue their violent crackdown on anti-government protesters. Forough Amin who has been in New Zealand for 11 years, says she… Audio
Israel says Samoa to open embassy in Jerusalem
The Israeli government has a formal policy of offering incentives to countries willing to open embassies in Jerusalem, including financial support.
UK's former US envoy apologises to Epstein's victims, not for his own ties
The veteran British politician called Epstein "my best pal" and had advised him on seeking early jail release.
Anti‑ICE protests held across US after agent's fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis
Protesters are demanding the removal of federal immigration authorities from their communities and justice for the slain Renee Good.
Trump weighs potential military strike in Iran
The US Pesident is seriously considering action as the death toll in Iran continues to rise.
Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
The US president said "sounds good" to a suggestion US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Marco Rubio take over as Cuban president.
Iranian Kiwis concerned for family overseas amid deadly protests
Reports from Teheran suggest security forces have killed or injured hundreds over the past three days.
Tens of thousands protest over fatal ICE shooting
The massive turnout in Minneapolis despite a whipping, cold wind underscores how the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good has struck a chord.
Why are Iranians protesting?
As public anger continues to swell and demonstrations continue, here's what you need to know.