World Politics
Thousands gather for Charlie Kirk's memorial service
Tens of thousands of people, including President Trump, have gathered in Glendale, Arizona for a memorial service for assasinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Audio
PM Luxon on NZ's Palestine stance
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ not recognising Palestine 'difficult to justify'
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised the state of Palestine overnight. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from London. Audio
World News Wrap for Monday 22 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Will sanctions work?
Last week, New Zealand upped its ante by lowering the cap on Russian crude oil as part of its sanctions, while about 20,000 people rallied in Auckland calling for sanctions against Israel.
In this… Audio
UN finding of Gaza genocide adds pressure for NZ to recognise Palestine
Analysis: Labour wants sanctions, protesters are marching, but the coalition government is keeping its decision under wraps until the UN General Assembly.
Top prosecutor Erik Siebert overseeing Letitia James case departs after Trump threat
Erik Siebert announced his resignation to staff, but the US president said he was fired.
Trump claims third drug boat struck, posts video
The president says the US has attacked a vessel carrying drugs, amid a large military build-up in the southern Caribbean.
Tiki Taane on why he's taken his music off Spotify
The latest musician to remove his music from the platform isn't shy about speaking out, in fact he's released a track called 'Bye Bye Spotify'. He tells Kara "this isn't my first rodeo making protest… Audio
How kings, queens and Churchill's ghost worked their magic on Trump
Analysis: Britain gave the US President a welcome fit for the king he often pretends to be.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
US vetoes UN demand for ceasefire, aid access in Gaza
The Security Council's text would also have demanded the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups.
Analysis: Trump's anti-media blitz is straight from a strongman's playbook
The US President appears to be running the same game as the Hungarian prime minister.
Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA after husband's murder
She was unanimously elected on Thursday as the new CEO of Turning Point USA, a group formed to galvanize young voters to Republican causes.
Starmer, Trump to discuss foreign affairs, investment after pomp-filled royal welcome
The US president and Starmer will celebrate the unveiling of a $346b package of US investment into Britain.
Jimmy Kimmel taken off air after Charlie Kirk comments
US correspondent, Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about talk show host Jimmy Kimmel being taken off TV indefinitely, following comments Kimmel made about the killing of consercative influencer… Audio
Trump targets Antifa movement as 'terrorist organisation'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled new action against left-wing groups following the assassination Charlie Kirk.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 September 2025
In today's episode, about 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of… Audio
Watch: Trump's toast to King Charles during royal welcome
The US president was treated to royal reception featuring gun salutes, a carriage procession in Windsor and a lavish banquet. Audio
