World Politics
Comey pleads not guilty, will argue he is unfairly targeted by Trump
The former FBI director's lawyers plan to file several motions they hope will kill the case against him before it makes it to a jury.
World News Wrap for 9 October 2025
Correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ flotilla members arrive in Jordan, passports returned
The father one of the three New Zealanders held by Israel told RNZ they were among the last to leave detention. Audio
Israeli forces shell Gaza on war anniversary
It comes after Hamas and Israel began indirect negotiations on sensitive issues such as Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas' disarmament.
Can Trump really win a Nobel Peace Prize? Yes: here’s how
His supporters say he deserves the prize already, while his detractors mock the pursuit entirely - pointing to his controversial policies as disqualifying.
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continue. Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton has the latest. Audio
World News Wrap for 8 October 2025
World News Wrap with RNZ's Alice Wilkins from London. Audio
The Panel with Claire Amos and Liam Hehir Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Mark Leishman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Liam Hehir. First up, Christopher Luxon says young people need to get off the Play Station and find jobs in the regions… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Time now to find out what's got people talking across the Tasman, our man on the ground in Australia Brad Foster chats to Jesse about the Sydney shooting spree; Australia and Papua New Guinea signing… Audio
Kiwi teen on board Gaza flotilla ship intercepted by Israeli forces
Samuel Leason posted from on board the Sirius saying the boat had been intercepted and he's being taken to Israel. Audio
'She can't stand hearing the screams': Partner of woman detained in Israel
Three other New Zealanders on the flotilla are to be deported from Israel, but the woman's partner says he has no idea when she will be released.
Relief Aid founder Mike Seawright on situation in Gaza
New Zealand organisation Relief Aid is currently distributing safe drinking water to thousands of people in Gaza everyday. Founder Mike Seawright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
French PM Sebastien Lecornu resigns
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, just three weeks after he was appointed, and less than a day after his cabinet was unveiled. Correspondent in Paris Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid… Audio
World News Wrap for 7 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
'Youssef sailed directly into danger': Sister of Kiwi detained in Gaza flotilla
The flotilla involved dozens of boats carrying 500 people, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
Trump says Hamas faces 'complete obliteration' if it stays in power
Hamas has insisted on "no disarmament, keeping Gaza under Palestinian control and tying hostage release to negotiations". Audio
Not if but when - Taiwan waits for China to leap
Taiwanese worry about costs and their everyday lives while pushing the prospect of action from China to the back of their minds. Audio
UK police arrest 442 pro-Palestinian protesters
Police say they have arrested at least 442 people at the London protest "for supporting a proscribed organisation".
Mystery drone sightings at German airports, military bases
There is mounting concern that Russia could be behind a growing number of recent drone incursions in the airspace of Ukraine's European allies.
US offers migrant children money if they deport themselves
Unaccompanied minors aged 14 and up are being offered cash to return home, sparking backlash from child advocates.
