World Politics
New Zealand delays recognition of Palestinian statehood
The government's decided not to recognise Palestinian statehood for now, saying it would complicate efforts to secure a ceasefire. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Israel welcomes NZ’s decision to delay Palestinian recognition
Israel is pleased the New Zealand government has decided now is not the time to recognise a Palestinian state. Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand, Alon Roth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ faces reputational hit over Palestine stance
An international relations expert says New Zealand will take a reputational hit internationally following its decision not to recognise Palestine as a state. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
When anti-science rhetoric is infectious
You can roll your eyes all you want at the White House reckons on panadol, autism and vaccines, but the alarming truth is they are damaging and will turn up here.
What Trump’s missile dome blueprint could mean for NZ
A US general in charge of building Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defence system has come up with a blueprint. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Backlash over NZ’s refusal to recognise Palestine at UN
The government is being criticised for its decision not to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly last week. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann from New York Audio
World News Wrap for 29 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
US: Trump send troops into Portland
President Trump sends the troops in to Portland, Katherine Firkin reports from New York. Audio
Russia pounds Ukraine from the sky
Russia spends the weekend pounding Ukraine's cities from the sky - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
The viral drift of misinformation
You can roll your eyes all you want at the White House reckons on panadol, autism and vaccines, but the alarming truth is they are damaging and will turn up here. Audio
Russia pledges 'decisive response' to any Western aggression
The spate of airspace incursions linked to Russia has unnerved countries in eastern Europe.
Israel's ambassador to NZ praises Peters after UN speech
Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.
Albanese confident on AUKUS pact after meeting UK's Starmer
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confident the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal with the US and Britain will move forward.
Hipkins slams government's refusal to recognise Palestine as 'morally reprehensible'
The Opposition leader has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it a failure of leadership.
Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestinian state at this time
The Prime Minister said the Gaza conflict would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine.
Watch: PM Luxon speaks after Palestinian statehood decision
The Prime Minister defends his government's decision not to recognise a state of Palestine.
Calls grow for first female UN chief in 80 years
Some world leaders view the lack of one as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
New Zealand says no to recognising Palestine, for now
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position.
NZ poised to outline position on Palestinian statehood
While similar countries like Australia, Canada and the UK have already recognised Palestine, the coalition has opted to wait until Saturday.
Latest from the U.S
NZ's decision on whether to recognise a Palestinian state comes on the heels of a tumultuous week in the US. Audio
