World Politics

In today's episode, Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy, Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray… Audio

In today's episode, the government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture, comments the… Audio

Comments the immigration minister made likening unsolicited emails from Indians to spam has prompted criticism from the Indian community - labelling it illmannered and inapropriate. President of the… Audio

Germany has told Volodymyr Zelensky that it will help make long-range missiles to defend Ukraine from Russia. Journalist Shannon Redstall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Samoa will go to the polls almost a year earlier than scheduled, with Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa calling a snap election. RNZ Pacific reporter Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

King Charles has opened the Canadian parliamentary session delivering a speech written by Prime Minster Mark Carney. The Globe and Mail senior parliamentary reporter Steven Chase spoke to Ingrid… Audio

Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Russia has conducted its heaviest attack on Ukraine using drones alone, with the Ukrainian air force saying 355 drones were launched against the country on Monday, killing 10. US correspondent Toni… Audio

King Charles has arrived in Canada, his first visit to the country as its head of state. Majesty Magazine correspondent Lynne Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Donald Trump's claims of a white genocide in South Africa betray the influence of his billionaire expat friends, including Elon Musk Audio

The US President Donald Trump says he wants the "names and countries" of every international student enrolled at Harvard University. Koan Hemana won a scholarship to Harvard and is in his third year… Audio