World Politics
Dozens arrested in LA protests, Molotov cocktail allegedly thrown at officer
The California National Guard arrived in Los Angeles after two days of protests by hundreds of demonstrators against immigration raids.
BBC World with Pete Ross
We cross to BBC World journalist Pete Ross about the news making international headlines, including the latest on the Israeli response to Greta Thunberg's aid ship to Gaza, and how the situation is… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, a Taranaki internet provider says the government is failing rural New Zealanders by not responding properly to last week's internet outage - sparked by a visiting Australian… Audio
Colombian presidential candidate's condition 'grave' after assassination attempt
An alleged teen gunman shot the thirty-nine-year-old twice in the head at a Bogota campaign rally.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, from September, parents of citizens and residents will be able to get a five-year visa allowing them to come and go, with an option to extend for a further five, the National Guard… Audio
Russia claims another key Ukraine advance
Forces are pushing into the central region of Dnipropetrovsk, an area it has been trying to reach for months, according to the Russian defence ministry. Audio
US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to social security data
The decision came after the Trump administration appealed to the top court to lift an order by a district judge restricting access to Social Security Administration records.
Four killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
The casualties came as powerful explosions reverberated across the country.
Trump vs Musk - what's going on?
An extraordinary public feud has erupted between President Donald Trump and his former ally Elon Musk. Simon Marks is our correspondent in Washington DC and speaks with Mihi. Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mike Willlams Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Mike Williams.
They discuss the fallout from Te Pāti Māori haka protest; Trump vs Musk: grab the popcorn, and the… Audio
Trump is increasingly hostile to China. He’s playing with fire
Analysis: Despite concerns over a trade war, the US President has notched quite a few wins on his economic belt in recent weeks.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning their suspension from Parliament after unprecedented punishments against them were confirmed, we cross the Tasman for the… Audio
Vast majority don't think Trump has been good for NZ - poll
Supporters of every political party in Parliament took a more negative view of the presidency than positive, though there are still many who are neutral on the man in the Oval Office. Audio
Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call
Tensions have been rising in the weeks after the two sides agreed to a 90-day trade truce last month.
Hong Kong appoints New Zealand judge to top court
Sir William Young, 73, retired from his role as a New Zealand Supreme Court judge in April 2022.
Trump says he has spoken to Putin over Ukraine attacks
US President Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has told him Moscow plans to respond to the recent Ukrainian drone attacks. Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What's happening in Gaza 'worse than hell on earth': Red Cross
The head of the International Red Cross says what is happening in Gaza has become "worse than hell on earth" - and surpasses any acceptable legal, moral and humane standard. Former foreign… Audio
South Korea's new president vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'
Lee Jae-myung decisive victory in Tuesday's snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia's fourth-largest economy,
Family of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect taken into ICE custody
The suspected attacker, Mohamed Soliman, has a wife and five children, according to court filings.
IDF fires shots at aid site in Rafah, reports of at least 27 killed
The Hamas-run health ministry says at least 27 people have been killed and 90 injured by Israeli fire while waiting for aid distribution in Rafah, southern Gaza. Correspondent in Tel-Aviv Trent Murray… Audio