World Politics
Russia disinformation campaign targets German election during Ukraine war
French officials alleged criminals paid by Russia were again responsible.
China begins second military activity in Tasman Sea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said New Zealand "have been continuously monitoring, tracking and shadowing the movements of this fleet".
US trans actress slams Trump govt after passport gender change
According to the State Department, under an executive order on what the Trump administration calls "Gender Ideology Extremism," the Bureau of Consular Affairs would stop issuing identification…
'You can't take our country': Canadian PM hits out after ice hockey win over USA
Canada has beaten fierce rivals the United States 3-2 in overtime to win a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston and close out an ice hockey tournament high on political tension.
Pilots diverted over reported Chinese military vessel drills in Tasman Sea
Unexpected Chinese naval activities in the Tasman Sea that forced commercial airlines to divert from possible live fire exercises, have sent top New Zealand and Australian politicians seeking answers…
Israeli military says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage
"This is a violation of utmost severity by the Hamas terrorist organisation, which is obliged under the agreement to return four deceased hostages."
Former top US Republican announces retirement
Mitch McConnell, the powerful Republican lawmaker who was instrumental in steering the current US shift to the political right but had a tempestuous relationship with Donald Trump, announced Thursday…
Trump moves toward Pacific 'not surprising,' Collins says
The Defence Minister says she has not been entirely taken by surprise by the US's pivot away from security backstop to Europe towards the Indopacific.
'It's a wake-up call': Defence Minister on Chinese naval ships in Tasman
The vessels could sail near Auckland or Wellington in the next few days and would be entitled under UN law to do so, Judith Collins says. Audio
Defence budget comes under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough.
US envoy meets Zelensky after Trump slams Ukraine
There has been no immediate word from either side on the outcome of the talks.
'Unsubtle signal': Three Chinese warships sailing east of Sydney
"A confronting strategic future is arriving fast. This flotilla will likely also visit Pacific island countries," an academic says.
Multiple nations plotted to murder critics in Australia, spy boss reveals
"In a small number of cases, we held grave fears for the life of the person being targeted," the ASIO boss says.
Trump falling for Russian disinformation - Ukraine president
Volodymyr Zelensky was hitting back at the US president's suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion.
Russia hardens demands as it holds first talks with US and without Ukraine
Both sides said no date had been set for a meeting between the US and Russian presidents, which the leaders say they want. Audio
Cook Islands agreement with China made public
Cooperation on seabed mining, the establishment of diplomatic missions and preferential treatment in regional and multilateral forums are some of the standout points in the agreement just signed by… Audio
Cook Islands govt releases China agreement
The Cook Islands has released the agreement it signed with China last week. RNZ Pacific reporter Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Russia and US conclude talks over Ukraine war
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US and Russia conclude first talk since Ukraine invasion
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. The Americans said the four-and-a-half hour talks were an exploratory session to establish… Audio
Hundreds protest in Cook Islands over China agreement
In the Cook Islands, hundreds of people have taken to the streets to protest a partnership agreement the Prime Minister Mark Brown signed with China. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke to… Audio
