World Politics
Israeli military says it controls 40% of Gaza City, plans to expand
The offensive in Gaza City was launched on 10 August, prompting international criticism because of the humanitarian crisis in the area.
US senators pit Kennedy against Trump on vaccine policy
Democrats and Republicans have pushed US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy's Jr on his recent vaccine policies.
Xi meets Kim a day after unprecedented show of unity with Putin
The two leaders last met in Pyongyang in 2019, during Xi's first state visit to North Korea.
Helen Clark hits out at 'more politicisation' on part of SIS
The former prime minister made the comments as she was questioned about her decision to attend a massive military parade in Beijing. Audio
Investigation launched after grandparent picks up wrong child
Australia correspondent Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about an investigation that had been launched at a Sydney childcare centre after a grandparent picked up someone else's toddler. Audio
Harvard scores legal victory over Trump administration
United State correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Harvard University scoring a legal victory over the Trump administration. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 September 2025
In today's episode, former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing; In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the… Audio
Trump unlawfully cancelled Harvard's research grants, US judge rules
The decision marks a major legal victory for the US's oldest and richest university as it seeks to cut a deal that could end its conflict with the White House.
UK Deputy PM fights to save her career after admitting underpaying tax
Angela Rayner is sometimes tipped as a successor to Keir Starmer, but her political future will now rest on the findings of an independent adviser.
Trump planning phone call with Zelensky
The US President made the comments during an event in the White House's Oval Office.
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