World Politics
Trump moves to fire Archivist of the United States
President Donald Trump dismissed Colleen Shogan, the Archivist of the United States, the director of the presidential personnel office said.
Trump supports AUKUS pact - US defence secretary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump supported the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal after Australia confirmed its first US$500 million payment under the defence pact. Audio
Tariffs, growth and unemployment: Liam Dann
What are tariffs and how will they affect New Zealand? New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann unpack what's on the economic horizon. Audio
The fallout of Trump's controversial Gaza plan
The US president has doubled down on his controversial plan to resettle Palestinians - after administration officials suggested any relocation would be temporary. Audio
Global stocks mostly climb as trade fears ease
While the stock market remains concerned about US President Donald Trump's trade policy, it has been less impactful than feared so far, an analyst says.
Greenland government party plans independence vote
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "get" the strategically significant island.
Is time up for world's most powerful spying group?
Questions are being raised about the lifespan of the Five Eyes, now Donald Trump is at the presidential helm of the United States? Audio
Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting, no US troops needed
Meanwhile, Israel has ordered its army to prepare to allow the "voluntary departure" of Gaza Palestinians. Audio
Thailand cuts power to giant scam site operations in Myanmar
Thailand has cut electricity supplies to areas in Myanmar home to internet sites that are part of a global, billion-dollar scam industry.
Australian politician changes name to 'Aussie Trump'
An Australian state lawmaker has legally changed his name to 'Aussie Trump', in what he said was a protest against the country's ruling centre-left Labor Party.
French PM survives no-confidence votes
Francois Bayrou survived two no-confidence votes in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but still facing an uncertain future.
Trump's declaration US will 'take over' Gaza sparks global outrage
Critics include Germany, which said it would bring "new suffering and new hatred" in the war-torn country, along with Russia and China.
Trump to order ban on transgender women in female sports
It's a directive that Republicans say restores fairness but critics say tramples on the rights of a small minority of athletes.
NZ defence spending could catch Trump's eye
Fresh from his quickfire moves on trade tariffs, will American President Trump's next target be defence? Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Australian correspondent Brad Foster brings the latest news from across the ditch to Jesse's desk. Today Brad discusses the rise of anti-Semitic attacks and the backlash a politician is facing after… Audio
Pacific aid experts concerned over moves to shut down USAID
Pacific aid experts are monitoring developments in the US, as the government makes moves to shut down the US Agency for International Development. Australian National University Development Policy… Audio
USAID faces major cuts
The world's largest aid agency faces major cuts, and it could have a big impact on the Pacific. Massey University associate professor at the centre for defence and security studies Dr Anna Powles… Audio
European leaders warn of retaliation if tariffs imposed
European leaders are warning of retaliation if President Trump delivers on his threat to expand US tariffs to include the EU. The BBC's Frank Gardiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trade Minister Todd McClay on Trump's tariffs
The Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in contact with US counterparts, as Donald Trump continues to impose tariffs on US trading partners. Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.
…BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Tonight we're speaking to Rob Hugh-Jones about a row engulfing German politics ahead of the federal elections later this month, Donald Trump's new Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads off on his first… Audio
