World Politics
Comey indictment shows how Trump has taken radical turn
Analysis: It's been a stunning period, even by the president's own often-stunning standards.
UK to introduce compulsory digital ID
"It will make it tougher to work illegally in this country, making our borders more secure," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
'I am innocent': Comey indicted on criminal charges
It's an escalation of US President Donald Trump's campaign to seek retribution against people who have investigated or criticised him.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Ed Amon Part 2
In part two, Winston peetrs will reveal to the world at the UN if New Zealand will formally recognise Palestine. Why the stringing out of the decision? Is it all political theatre? And what impact… Audio
UK PM to announce plans for digital ID cards
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Keir Starmer being expected to make a big announcement regarding digital ID cards, as well as Liverpool FC cracking… Audio
What to know about the James Comey indictment and what happens next
In the grand jury room, 14 of at most 23 grand jurors decided prosecutors had probable cause to indict Comey.
1000 children poisoned by school lunches in Indonesia
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about over 1000 children being poisoned by free school lunches in Indonesia this week, as well as a film in China which was digitally altered to turn… Audio
Senior Hamas official defends 'high price' of 7 October attack
Ghazi Hamad says it created a "golden moment" for the Palestinian cause despite the tens of thousands of deaths in Gaza.
Hundreds of US generals called to mysterious meeting
No one seems to know what the meeting is about, including military leaders themselves.
Danish PM apologises to victims of Greenland forced contraception
Between the late 1960s and 1992, authorities aimed to reduce the Inuit birth rate by forcing around 4500 women to wear a IUD without their consent.
Australia's PM addresses UN on climate goals, Gaza
Anthony Albanese has used his speech to recommit Australia to the fight against climate change, a day after Donald Trump said it was a "con job".
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times; There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign… Audio
Decision nears on charges for ex-FBI director
US prosecutors are preparing to ask a grand jury to indict James Comey on perjury charges, but have just days to make a final decision, sources say.
London mayor hits back at 'racist' Trump
"I appear to be living rent-free inside Donald Trump's head," Sadiq Khan says after the US president's UN speech.
The Wild History of Inflation in NZ
From Muldoon’s Price Freeze to Today’s Cost of Living Crisis. Corin and Guyon look back to a time when the PM set the price of milk and froze wages on a whim. Plus, how the NZ reserve bank launched a… Video, Audio
'Pretty scary time': NZ teen describes drone attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla
Sam Leason says he started his night shift as drones dropped "bombs ... and other liquids" onto some of the boats. Audio
Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory from Russia, in sudden shift
The US President says Ukraine should act now with Russia facing "big" economic problems.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Would-be Trump assassin tries to stab himself after guilty verdict
Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen after the verdict was read, a person in the courtroom told CNN. Authorities stopped him from doing so.
Is the world's largest humanitarian crisis going unseen?
The world's largest hunger and displacement crises has been created amid a war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces, which has left tens of thousands of people dead and 12 million…