World Politics
Putin sends warning to Ukraine, West over weapon's use
The Russian president has repeatedly boasted of the speed and destructive power of the Oreshnik.
Trump says he's cancelled 'second wave' of Venezuela attacks
The United States president said Venezuela was working well with the US, particularly regarding its oil and gas infrastructure.
What we know about ICE’s fatal shooting of US citizen in Minneapolis
The Department of Homeland Security said mother of three Renee Nicole Good used her car against immigration officers.
Trump says US 'to start now hitting land' against drug cartels
The US President has conducted maritime attacks and seized leftist Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro, as part of his campaign.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 January
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Audio
US correspondent Simon Marks
US correspondent Simon Marks joins Anna to discuss the latest. Audio
ICE shooting victim a mother of 3 who loved to sing and write poetry
Her family along with neighbours in her stunned city are shocked by the circumstances surrounding her death.
White House mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US
The payments might go as high as $170,000 to each person - meaning a spend of billions of dollars.
Shortages, cash handouts and killings: How Iran’s protests spread
Millions of Iranians are grappling with rampant inflation and a plummeting currency, as thousands took to the streets in demonstrations.
Macron accuses US of 'gradually turning away' from allies
"We are living in a world of great powers with a real temptation to divide up the world," the French President told the country's ambassadors at the Elysee Palace.
Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years, NYT reports
Trump added the US was "getting along very well" with the interim president Delcy Rodriguez's government in Venezuela.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 January
Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degrees; More than a week after the company behind the… Audio
All the major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court
The cases involve challenges to everything from tariffs to transgender rights and birthright citizenship.
Trump’s credibility problem on Venezuela
Analysis - In 2008, Donald Trump took to CNN to bemoan the dangers of a president lying the United States into war.
Notorious CIA spy dies in prison
Aldrich Ames was arrested by the FBI in 1994 and sentenced to life in prison for espionage.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 January
The head of the private company, Manage My Health, Vino Ramayah, has confirmed his own details were among those leaked in a huge data breach, along with those of his friends and family; Tensions… Audio
Ukraine's allies agree to deploy troops on ground after ceasefire
A declaration of intent foresees Britain, France and other European allies deploying troops on Ukrainian territory after a ceasefire.
US forces killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban military personnel in Maduro raid
In the first confirmation of its losses, Venezuela's military said 23 of its service members died in the attacks by the US.