World Politics
What Putin really wants from Trump - and it's not peace
Analysis: Alaska is unlikely to have been on many people's bingo cards for a summit between the US and Russia.
Iran's rulers face existential choice after US-Israeli strikes
Analysis: The clerical elite stands at a crossroads: defy pressure to halt its nuclear activity, or concede and risk a fracture.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 15th August
In today's episode, former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the officer who shot and killed a woman threatening them with a knife would have had a split second to respond; The Ministerial Advisory… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Trump told Norwegian minister he wants Nobel Prize, newspaper says
The minister was walking down the street in Oslo when the US President called him.
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska
Donald Trump says there's a 25 percent chance the summit with President Putin will end in failure. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Failed Republican candidate jailed for 80 years over attacks on Democrats' homes
Solomon Pena was driven by conspiracy theories he had been a victim of election fraud, prosecutors said.
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Sue Kedgley Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Sue Kedgley First up, new figures show the amount of Kiwisaver funds that bought into weapon companies increased by 40… Audio
Unemployment numbers looking positive in Australia
Australia correspondent Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about Australia's unemployment figures looking positive, as well as the average weekly salary for full-time workers hitting a record high. Audio
Luxon's view of Israeli PM reaches overseas
The Prime Minister has stuck to his criticism of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, but said he has also been critical of Hamas. Yesterday Christopher Luxon said the Israeli prime minister… Audio
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' for Russia
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump warning thay there will be "very severe consequences" for Russia if the war in Ukraine doesn't stop after he meets with… Audio
'Absolute must': Luxon draws line as Israel fires back over criticism
The PM says Hamas must play no part in a Palestinian state, as Israeli politicians hit back over his criticism of Netanyahu.
Trump says Putin has fooled a long list of US presidents. Is he one of them?
Analysis: Now the Russian leader gets a prize - a summit that catapults him back onto the world stage.
The Politics Panel
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's executive producer of podcasts Tim Watkin, communications specialist Jaqui Van… Audio
Is the UN still fit for purpose?
The United Nations was created in 1945, after the end of World War II. Fast forward to today, is it remaining true to its founding document, the UN Charter? Audio
BBC World Service Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
Emile speaks to Jonathan Frewin from the BBC World Service to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11th August
In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New… Audio
Albanese, Luxon wrap up annual bilateral leaders' meeting
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Australian counterpart paid tribute to Anzac soldiers in Arrowtown and took a scenic helicopter flight.
Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump-Putin talks
Trump plans to meet Putin in Alaska next week, saying the parties, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, were close to a deal.
White House considering inviting Zelensky to Alaska
United States' President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin there on 15 August.
