World Politics
US Justice Department investigating Minnesota governor, Minneapolis mayor
Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are being investigated over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents.
US officials shifting accounts of ICE detainee death in military camp
A report has emerged suggesting the death of an immigrant detained in a Texas military camp may have been a homicide.
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that oppose Greenland takeover
The threat is the latest pressure tactic by the US President as he steps up his bid to acquire the autonomous Arctic island.
Can a Nobel Peace Prize be revoked, refused or given away?
From a Vietnamese diplomat who refused the prize to the satirical nomination of Adolf Hitler, the award has a long and controversial history.
Venezuela's Machado swaps Nobel for MAGA swag bag
Despite Machado's upbeat tone, it remains unclear if she secured beyond a photo-op and an official gift bag embossed with Trump's signature.
What is the Insurrection Act Trump is threatening to invoke?
The US President says he could send the military to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, in the wake of a second civilian shooting by federal agents.
Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader
A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal, but the Nobel committee says the honour cannot be transferred, shared or revoked.
NZ vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates
Human rights groups estimate the death toll has reached over 2500 since protests against the regime began last month, and the US has threatened strikes.
Venezuela's Machado offers Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
It remains unclear if the US President accepted it.
White House shrugs off European troops in Greenland
As European countries send in small numbers of troops, it says their presence won't affect the US President's ambitions.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16 January
A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson; With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the… Audio
Venezuela's Machado meets Trump for 'positive' talks despite snub
Since toppling Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Trump has said that Machado doesn't have the support of the oil-rich country's people.
Inside Trump's 'crazy world' of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats
Analysis: Asked how he could trust pledges from an Iranian regime, the US president left on a cliff-hanger.
What's been making news overnight in Europe
Lucy Thompson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from London with an update on what's been making news overnight in Europe. Audio
US says it has seized another oil tanker in Caribbean
Marines and sailors seized the Veronica without incident in a pre-dawn raid, US Southern Command says.
Internet blackout in place as Starlink deployed to Iran
With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the ground are emerging via the Elon Musk-owned internet satellite Starlink. Geopolitical analyst Dr Geoffrey… Audio
Trump threatens to invoke centuries-old law as new shooting triggers protests
The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy soldiers to put down unrest deemed to be an insurrection. It has not been used in more than 30 years.
NZ 'appalled' by Iranian regime crackdown
Winston Peters has condemned the brutal response to the protests - which has included the reported killing of thousands of demonstrators.
How new passport rules for UK and Ireland dual citizens will work
From 25 February, dual citizens of the UK and Ireland will be prevented from entering on documents from a different country - such as a New Zealand passport.
X marks the spot: Has Elon Musk's Grok gone too far?
Explainer - The billionaire has been under fire over AI deepfakes - with Christopher Luxon's office calling them "concerning." What's going on?