World Politics
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Trump says great progress made after Putin phone call
US President Donald Trump says "great progress" has been made on a two-hour phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent Nick Harper in Washington. Audio
Hamas says Palestinians still being killed despite ceasefire
Hamas says more than 20 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire came into effect at the start of this week. Alexander Cornwell, a senior correspondent for Reuters, spoke to… Audio
Trump will only give Argentina $20b bailout if his ally stays in power
The President is showing few concerns about the infusion of cash during the US government shutdown.
What to know if you're going to the US in a government shutdown
Explainer - What the on-going battle in Washington could mean for New Zealanders. Audio
Why Trump shouldn't be thanked for Gaza ceasefire
Analysis: "Thank you," said giant letters etched in the beach in Tel Aviv. But should anyone be thanking the US president?
Assad government secretly moved mass grave to cover up killings
The bodies were trucked from one of Syria's largest known mass graves to a secret location more than an hour away in the remote desert, an investigation has found.
Israeli man 'shattered' as cousin's body not returned after Gaza peace deal
An Israeli man tells RNZ he's 'shattered' after his cousin's body was not returned in the Gaza peace deal. Audio
'New birth': Palestinians freed from Israeli jails return to loved ones
Some climbed the sides of the slowly-moving buses as they weaved their way through the dense crowds gathered at Nasser Hospital.
Trump hails 'tremendous day' as leaders sign Gaza declaration
Trump made a lightning visit to Israel, where he lauded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address to parliament, before flying to Egypt for a Gaza summit where he and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar…
Live: Families reunited as Israel releases nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners
Meanwhile, praise has been heaped on US President Donald Trump as he arrived in the region. Audio
Latest developments from Gaza with BBC Security Correspondent
BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss as the situation in Gaza continues to develop. Audio
Twenty surviving hostages released by Hamas
Celebrations have been taking place across Israel as Hamas released all 20 surviving hostages last night, after 738 days in captivity. Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Tel Aviv. Audio
Chicago ICE crackdown's first casualty, father of two, shot after school dropoff
Federal agents say Villegas Gonzalez drove at them, while family and coworkers recall a gentle man working to support his sons.
Trump's son-in-law Kushner key broker in Israel-Hamas peace deal
White House insiders say Jared Kushner played a vital role in clinching the first phase of a peace plan.
Biya seeks to extend four-decade iron grip in Cameroon election
His divide-and-rule tactics should serve the 92-year-old incumbent one more time.
Obama’s warnings about democracy fading sound increasingly directed toward the US
Former US President Barack Obama warns about "rising wave of authoritarianism sweeping the globe".
White House lays off thousands of US government workers
President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats for his decision, but they say they won't bow to his pressure tactics.
Trump, 79, has 'exceptional health' with heart of 65yo, White House insists
The oldest person to assume the US presidency has been described as vigorous and fit by his physician.
Trump claims Nobel winner would have turned over prize to him, if he'd asked
The US president says Maria Corina Machado called him and said she had accepted the prize in his honour.
