World Politics
China's message to the West
Analysis: The leaders of China, Russia, North Korean and Iran are meeting for a huge military parade.
Missiles, drones, lasers: New weapons expected at Beijing military parade
China will showcase a range of new weapons during a vast military parade in a show of strength that is being seen as a challenge to US military dominance.
NZ 'appealing' as global private equity firms eye new pastures
The firms are rebalancing their portfolios in light of geopolitical changes, which could bring more investment to New Zealand.
Trump says he is 'very disappointed' with Putin
The US leader added he was not worried by a potential axis between Russia and China, despite Putin meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.
Recognition of Palestinian state would hasten two-state solution - envoy
It's not too late to achieve if Western nations continue their pressure on Israel, the head of the Palestinian Mission says.
Trump's health and the secret history of presidential cover-ups
Analysis - While his doctors say Donald Trump is in good health, history is riddled with tales of presidential illness kept secret.
World News Wrap
Catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
BBC World Service Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
We speak with BBC World Service journalist Rob Hugh-Jones about a leaders summit in China, the 60th celebrations marking the formation of the Tibet Autonomous Region and former President of Brazil… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Anti-government protests spread across Indonesia
Indonesia's President has cancelled his planned trip to China, as anti-government protests across Indonesia intensify. Journalist Michael Neilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World News Wrap
Catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
India commits to improving relationship with China
Indian Prime Minister Modi is in China for the first time in seven years, five days after washington slapped New Delhi with a 50 percent tariff punishment for purchasing Russian oil.
This city is among Putin's prizes, and 'only stupid people aren't scared'
Kramatorsk and its surrounds are considered among the biggest prizes coveted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who ordered his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
How Saudi Arabia took over the world of sport - James Montague
An in-depth look at how the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi sped up Saudi Arabia's involvement and investment in sport. Audio
European leaders expressing outrage at Russia attack on Kyiv
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about European leaders expressing their outrage at Russia's deadliest attack on Kyiv in over a month, as well as councils in the UK that have issueed… Audio
Arrests made in relation to Aussie police officer shooting
Arrests have been made in relation to the fatal shooting of two police officers in the rural Victorian town of Porepunkah. The manhunt for 56-year-old Desmond Filby, also known as Dezi Freeman, is in… Audio
'Quite complicated': Government undecided on following Australia on Iran
The Prime Minister says a decision on whether to expel Iran's ambassador is not one that would be taken lightly.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 August 2025
In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne… Audio
US Fed Governor sues to challenge Trump's attempt to fire her
Lisa Cook wants a judge to rule that the US President's actions are unlawful.
How was Iran able to commit antisemitic attacks on Australian soil?
Laura Tingle, the ABC's Global Affairs Editor, joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
