World Politics
Protests continue in LA
It is now the fourth day of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Los Angeles. Correspondents Philip Crowther and Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US govt challenged over troop deployment in LA
The US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been challenged by lawmakers in Washington DC after President Donald Trump doubled the number of troops in Los Angeles, having deployed 700 Marines and… Audio
NZ imposes sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers
New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Norway in imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers for inciting violence and human rights abuses in Gaza. Otago… Audio
Concerned about your Tesla shares? You're not alone
Local investors are seeing the fallout of the US President's dispute with former BFF Elon Musk on the stock market.
Harvard's bonfire could be NZ's foreign exchange
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students.
America's foreign student fiasco
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students. Audio
UK, NZ and others sanction Israeli far-right ministers over Gaza comments
Allied countries imposed sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over "their repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities", the UK's foreign ministry said.
RFK Jr removes entire panel of CDC's vaccine experts
The US Health and Human Services Secretary said the group was "plagued with conflicts of interest."
Trump deploys 700 Marines to LA, backs arrest of California governor
Marines are usually only deployed domestically for major events such as Hurricane Katrina and the 11 September attacks.
Dr Phil on the ground with ICE during controversial immigration raids
As federal agents prepared to fan out in Los Angeles, they were greeted by a familiar face.
Trump says arresting California governor would be 'a great thing'
The governor blamed Trump for inflaming an already tense situation in Los Angeles by sending in National Guard troops. Audio
Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaches Israeli port
The move prevents the dozen activists on board including the Swedish campaigner from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory. Audio
Greens call on govt to condemn Gaza-bound ship capture
The Green Party is calling on the government to condemn the capture of a civilian yacht carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Co-leader Marama Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Unrest continues in LA after National Guard sent in
Los Angeles city officials have been urging protestors to stay peaceful after National Guard troops were sent in on Monday on orders from President Trump. Correspondent Steve Futterman spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Trump seizes on LA protests in contentious use of military amid migrant crackdown
Analysis: Unrest sparked by federal immigration raids in Los Angeles provided a questionable catalyst for President Donald Trump to stage a demonstration of military force.
Feud between President Trump and California Governor escalates as unrest continues in LA
Donald Trump has told reporters he thought it would be "great" if California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, was arrested for what he said was gross incompetence, amid the continuing unrest in Los… Audio
Dozens arrested in LA protests, Molotov cocktail allegedly thrown at officer
The California National Guard arrived in Los Angeles after two days of protests by hundreds of demonstrators against immigration raids.
BBC World with Pete Ross
We cross to BBC World journalist Pete Ross about the news making international headlines, including the latest on the Israeli response to Greta Thunberg's aid ship to Gaza, and how the situation is… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, a Taranaki internet provider says the government is failing rural New Zealanders by not responding properly to last week's internet outage - sparked by a visiting Australian… Audio
Colombian presidential candidate's condition 'grave' after assassination attempt
An alleged teen gunman shot the thirty-nine-year-old twice in the head at a Bogota campaign rally.
