World Politics
'There is only one winner': World reacts to Zelensky-Trump Oval Office clash
It prompted an outpouring of reaction from across the globe.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 February 2025
On today's episode, five-years-ago today, New Zealand recorded its first Covid-19 case, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, will land in South Korea tonight for the final leg of his trip to… Audio
More Chinese vessels will be sent to Tasman Sea
China's ambassador says no apology is needed after live-fire exercises disrupted dozens of commercial flights and that the deployments are "normal".
'The answer is yes': King Charles invites Trump for unprecedented visit
"This is really special. This has never happened before. This is unprecedented," Sir Keir Starmer told the US President as he handed him King Chares' invitation.
Collins 'aware' of Chinese nuclear submarine reports
Australian Defence officials have not ruled out that a nuclear-powered submarine might be with the three vessels in the Tasman Sea and could be gathering intelligence.
China ship saga a 'failure' in China-NZ relationship, Peters says after talks
Live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman sea dominated talks between Foreign Minister Winston Peters and his counterpart. Audio
Russia-US talks imminent, US says Ukraine not on agenda
Both countries have said they want to explore the possibility of lucrative business ventures, as well as seeking an end to the Ukraine war.
North Korean hackers steal record NZ$2.6 billion in single crypto hack
It's the largest crypto hack on record, security experts say.
UK PM boosts defence spending on eve of trip to meet Trump
Keir Starmer's announcement is seen as a signal to the US President that Britain can boost Europe's security.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Our Aussie correspondent relays all the latest news in the 'lucky country' including a multi-billion-dollar bailout of steelworks in South Australia and new laws passed in NSW aimed at reducing the… Audio
German living in NZ on election result
Germany is set for a change of government, with the initial election results recording a win for right-wing parties, although not everyone is thrilled with the result. Worldwatch's Niva Chittock spoke… Audio
International relations expert on Russia-Ukraine war
An international relations expert says the anniversary of the Russia - Ukraine conflict raises questions about the possibility of achieving a "fair peace." Professor Rouben Azizian spoke to Alexa… Audio
US looks to integrate NZ into military space operations
The US is making power moves in space at the same time China is projecting naval power int he Tasman Sea. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World leaders meet in Kyiv for peace summit
It's been three years since the war in Ukraine began - and world leaders have met in Kyiv for a peace summit. Kyiv correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on Foreign Minister Winston Peters' trip to China
Foreign minister Winston Peters arrives in Beijing this afternoon. His 48-hour visit will include talks with his China counterpart Wang Yi. Former prime minister Helen Clark says New Zealand needs… Audio
Conservative CDU party wins German election
Germany's conservative political party - the Christian Democratic Union - has won the country's elections with 28 percent of the vote. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
BBC World's Rob Hugh-Jones joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including the German election result, marking three years since Russia invaded… Audio
Fact check: Eight ways Elon Musk has misled Americans about government spending
Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending.
Ukraine 'defiant' against Russia and will continue to fight: Ambassador
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Ukraine is defiant against Russia and will continue to fight, as the country marks the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Vasyl… Audio
Far-right surges in German election
The country's opposition conservatives now face messy coalition talks as the controversial Alternative for Germany party claims second place. Audio
