World Politics
White House slashes National Security Council staff in dramatic restructuring
The restructuring is expected to reduce the agency's influence, transforming it from a powerful policymaking body into a small organisation focused more on implementing the president's agenda than on…
Musk's DOGE, Trump ties prompt New York leaders to target Tesla
New York legislators move to strip Tesla of its exclusive rights within the state amid public anger over Musk's influence and cost-cutting crusade in Washington. Audio
Judge blocks Trump move to strip Harvard of foreign students
The decision to revoke Harvard's international enrolment has sparked allegations of political revenge and First Amendment violations. Audio
Migrants allowed to enter US under Biden being removed by Trump administration
Migrants who entered the United States legally have been arrested outside an immigration court and detained by federal police.
Tuki Laumea: battle for influence in the Pacific
A new docuseries investigates the escalating power struggle between China and the US in the Pacific, climate displacement and colonial unrest. Video, Audio
Increasing tensions between international community and Israel over Gaza
International pressure has ramped up this week on Israel - to end its aid blockade on Gaza - and stop its military offensive. Rory Challands is an international news correspondent based in London and… Audio
Trump administration halts enrolments for foreign students
The Trump administration has halted Harvard University's ability to enroll international students - and ordered existing international students to transfer - in an escalating battle with the Ivy… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
'What else could Cyril have done?' South Africans praise calm Ramaphosa after White House ambush
The South African president tried to convince Donald Trump his video 'evidence' did not show what he claimed it did.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemns warship accident as 'criminal'
The 5000-ton destroyer appeared to lose balance during launch and sections underneath were crushed.
Trump ambushes South Africa's President during meeting
United States President Donald Trump has ambushed South Africa's President Cyril Rama-phosa during a meeting in the oval office, by playing a video that he claimed proved genocide was being carried… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
Trump makes claims of 'white genocide' in meeting with South African President
There's been a tense, chaotic, and for South Africa's president, uncomfortable turn in a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Japan farm minister resigns over free rice gaffe
Taku Eto said he never buys rice because he gets it free - a remark that drew public fury in a country facing soaring food prices.
Israel preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say
The US has obtained new intelligence, as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran.
Biden had not received prostate cancer screening since 2014
Republicans and some health professionals have previously questioned why his cancer was not caught before reaching an advanced stage.
'Running out of patience': Peters lashes Israel over aid
The Foreign Affairs Minister says it's "intolerable" supplies into Gaza have been blocked for weeks: "We've just simply had enough of it". Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on calls to resume aid into Gaza
The UN is warning that 14,000 babies are estimated to be suffering severe acute malnutrition in Gaza - and ideally they need to get supplies within 48 hours. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters… Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick
Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it would take for them to join forces with National . Audio
'Sexcapades, Drug Hazes and Terrorist Attacks': Life in a fortified compound
Dr Sam Mackay interviewed 36 expatriates who lived and worked in Kabul's fortified compounds- including three Kiwis - and presented his findings in his thesis: 'Sexcapades, Drug Hazes and Terrorist… Audio
