World Politics
UK, NZ and others sanction Israeli far-right ministers over Gaza comments
Allied countries imposed sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over "their repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities", the UK's foreign ministry said.
RFK Jr removes entire panel of CDC's vaccine experts
The US Health and Human Services Secretary said the group was "plagued with conflicts of interest."
Trump deploys 700 Marines to LA, backs arrest of California governor
Marines are usually only deployed domestically for major events such as Hurricane Katrina and the 11 September attacks.
Dr Phil on the ground with ICE during controversial immigration raids
As federal agents prepared to fan out in Los Angeles, they were greeted by a familiar face.
Trump says arresting California governor would be 'a great thing'
The governor blamed Trump for inflaming an already tense situation in Los Angeles by sending in National Guard troops. Audio
Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaches Israeli port
The move prevents the dozen activists on board including the Swedish campaigner from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory. Audio
Greens call on govt to condemn Gaza-bound ship capture
The Green Party is calling on the government to condemn the capture of a civilian yacht carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Co-leader Marama Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Unrest continues in LA after National Guard sent in
Los Angeles city officials have been urging protestors to stay peaceful after National Guard troops were sent in on Monday on orders from President Trump. Correspondent Steve Futterman spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Trump seizes on LA protests in contentious use of military amid migrant crackdown
Analysis: Unrest sparked by federal immigration raids in Los Angeles provided a questionable catalyst for President Donald Trump to stage a demonstration of military force.
Feud between President Trump and California Governor escalates as unrest continues in LA
Donald Trump has told reporters he thought it would be "great" if California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, was arrested for what he said was gross incompetence, amid the continuing unrest in Los… Audio
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