World Politics
Nobel prize winner emerges from hiding
Machado, who won the Nobel for challenging Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's grip on power, did not arrive in Norway in time for the prize ceremony.
Why the US wants to crack down on your social media
The process to get into the United States could be changing. Visitors from New Zealand, and other countries like Australia and Europe, have to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation… Audio
UK schools using Covid measures to combat the flu
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about school's in the UK reintroducing Covid measures to combat this season's flu outbreak, as well as the owner of a controversial nude… Audio
Millions of teens lose access to social media as ban comes into place
Start a new sport, learn an instrument or read a book was the advice given by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today as millions of teens lost access to their social media accounts. The… Audio
Parliament halted by protest demanding sanctions on Israel
Question Time was just beginning as the call "free Palestine" rang out from above the chamber.
Calls for overhaul of Australian parliamentary entitlement rules
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about calls in Australia for an overhaul of parliamentary entitlement rules as a senior government Minister faces controversy amid daily… Audio
Paramount in bidding war with Netflix to buy Warner Brothers
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about media giant Paramount throwing its hat in the ring to buy Warner Brothers, sparking a bidding war with Netflix, as well as the Defence Secretary… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
World Bank to partner with global vaccine group on $2 billion funding
The partners say they will work together to find funds for healthcare and vaccines for 1.5 billion people.
Chernobyl nuclear plant protective shield damaged, UN agency says
Initial repairs were successful, but comprehensive restoration is needed to ensure nuclear safety.
Trump reportedly fires White House ballroom architect
The original architect has clashed with the president over the scope of the project, particularly the ballroom's size, sources say.
Govt puts $15m towards weapons and equipment for Ukraine
The amount brings New Zealand's total monetary contributions for the country's war efforts to more than $53m, more than half of it for weapons and ammunition. Audio
Putin sends Trump's messengers packing
Analysis - The Russian president does not want a deal, and the sweetness of being begged is something he relishes. Audio
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music
One of her songs was used in a video, showed federal immigration enforcement officers chasing people and detaining them.
Australia rolls out National Artificial Intelligence Plan
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Albanese Government rolling out its new "National Artificial Intelligence Plan" in a bid to encourage innovation and investment in the… Audio
BBC World Service Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Tonight, he’ll discuss the deadly flooding in Asia, the latest negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, and the upcoming draw for next year’s World Cup. Audio
UK Chancellor denies lying about the country's finances
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Chancellor Rachel Reeves rejecting claims that she lied about the UK's finances ahead of the budget announcement, as well as a… Audio
Netanyahu asks for presidential pardon in corruption cases
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu asking for a presidential pardon in the numerous corruption cases against him, as well as… Audio
Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed - Trump
Venezuela's foreign minister has denounced the directive as an "extravagant, illegal, and unjustified aggression against the people of Venezuela".
