World Politics
Texas Democrats threatened with fines and arrests after fleeing state
In the US, Democrats are being threatened with fines and arrests - after fleeing the state of Texas to block a vote that could determine the balance of power in the US Congress. Correspondent Simon… Audio
How the Epstein files could seriously damage Trump's base
There are signs that the previously unwavering MAGA base of Donald Trump is starting to turn on him as he becomes increasingly embroiled in the Epstein files.
Lies and U-turns from Trump's team over the Epstein files
There are signs that the previously unwavering MAGA base of Donald Trump is starting to turn on him as he becomes increasingly embroiled in the Epstein files. Audio
European correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith joins Mark Leishman to discuss a fraught immigration climate in the UK, pressure on for Russia to agree to peace talks with Ukraine, and a Kiwi performer at the Edinburgh Fringe… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Adding to the trans-Tasman rivalry, two New Zealanders won at Australia's TV Awards, the Logies. Sam Neill and Guy Montgomery were winners on the night. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt: YouTube using AI to check users age
Tech giant Google is taking action to verify how old YouTube users are. It says it will use AI to estimate the age of users and then show them age appropriate content. The move comes after Australia… Audio
An FBI director on Kiwi soil
FBI Director Kash Patel's visit to New Zealand has been described as important, useful, and mutually beneficial - but it's also business as usual. Audio
BBC World Service Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World Service journalist Jonathan Frewin joins Mark Leishman to take a look at events making international headlines, including a global plastics treaty being negotiated in Geneva, the Moscow… Audio
'You could read the news and not know anything about te reo Māori'
Mike McRoberts was all set for a career in law when a taste of the RNZ newsroom in the 1980s set him on the path to a career in journalism.
Trump fires senior official over 'rigged' jobs numbers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner drew the ire of the US president, after data showed the weakest pace of hiring since 2020.
Tariffs and Kiwisaver - Liam Dann
New Zealanders have withdrawn more than $1.3 billion from KiwiSaver for hardship in the past five years. Audio
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to lower-security facility
Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence in the US for helping the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls.
Kingmaker: The growing influence of libertarian tech titan Peter Thiel
The billionaire PayPal founder is building a new political order, part startup, part strongman state.
Trump's tariffs: What has changed and who is affected
As the countdown began towards his deadline, the US President unveiled a flurry of trade announcements.
What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
Explainer - World leaders are moving toward accepting the idea of Palestinian statehood. What does it mean if New Zealand does? Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Bill to prohibit US President, Vice President and members of congress trading stocks advances
In the United States a bill that would prohibit members of Congress, the president and the vice president from trading stocks, has approval to advance in a committee vote. Politico reporter Josh… Audio
FBI opens office in Wellington
FBI director Kash Patel opened the office in Wellington on Thursday, meeting with ministers, the police commissioner, and the Directors-General of the NZSIS and GCSB. University of Otago lecturer Dr… Audio
Canada plans to recognise Palestine as a state
Canada's decision to signal it plans to recognise Palestine as a state has resulted in threats from the US that its trade deal with the US could be at risk. Toronto's Globe and Mail senior… Audio
US special envoy to meet Israeli PM
The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is meeting the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to revive ceasefire talks and address desperate humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Correspondent Nick… Audio
