World Politics
Macron meets French party leaders to try to name a PM
Who will become prime minister - and whether they can get a hung parliament to back any reforms - is still very much an open question.
Harris caps convention with call to end Gaza war, fight tyranny
Her acceptance as the Democratic nomination drew a sharp contrast with Republican Donald Trump.
Harris plans to 'write the next great chapter' for US
After a whirlwind month in American politics, new Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has formally reintroduced herself. Video
US voters speak many languages, but non-English campaigning remains risky
Analysis - While languages are inextricably interlinked with identity, they are also becoming a political hot potato, academics say.
The Panel with Zoe George and Ed McKnight (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Ed McKnight discuss Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's comments on local council spending and Australia's new Right to Disconnect… Audio
Watch live: Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi take stage at the US Democratic convention
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz prepared for a high-profile speech at his party's convention while Robert F Kennedy appeared to be weighing an endorsement of Trump. Video
Barack and Michelle Obama rouse crowd for Kamala Harris at the DNC
"America is ready for a new chapter. America is ready for a better story. We are ready for a President Kamala Harris," Obama said.
Australia: Liberals' deadline flub, Dutton defends
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche details how the Liberal Party managed to miss a deadline to file election nominations in New South Wales - meaning more than 100 candidates won't be able to run… Audio
The Panel with Chris Clarke & Aimie Hines (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Clarke & Aimie Hines discuss whether Kiwibank should remain 100% NZ owned and what is going on at the Democratic National Convention in the… Audio
Thousands march against Gaza war at Democratic convention
Pro-Palestinian groups have for months protested the Biden administration's military and financial support for Israel during its war against Hamas.
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
We join our friends at the BBC to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally Audio
Hindu organisations rally in Auckland highlighting violence against minorities in Bangladesh
Representatives of the Bangladeshi Hindu community in New Zealand want the government to give preference to Hindu refugees from Bangladesh.
Thailand appoints youngest ever PM, whose age matches Ardern's when she took office
Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces the difficult task of reviving Thailand's stalled economy and avoiding the military coups and court interventions which have deposed four previous administrations led by…
Ukraine sets up military office inside Russia
Kyiv is also pressing ahead with its surprise incursion into Russian territory.
Why is a bridge taller than the Eiffel Tower a game-changer for India?
The world's highest single-arch rail bridge is set to connect Indian-administered Kashmir with the rest of the country by train for the first time.
Seventy-five years of Geneva Conventions
Senior Lecturer in Law and Co-Director New Zealand Centre for Public Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, Marnie Lloydd joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Project 2025: What you need to know about America's most controversial document
Explainer - A plan called "Project 2025" has been making waves in the US presidential race. But what does it really say? RNZ is here to explain it all.
Former defence minister disagrees over China threat
He says there are material threats to the Pacific region that have not been present before.
US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
The move comes in response to fears of a wider regional conflict, after the recent assassination of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.
Celine Dion 'does not endorse' Trump use of Titanic song
"In no way is this use authorised ... and really, THAT song?" the singer's team has said.