Conflict
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 March 2025
On today's episode, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with European leaders at a summit in London - for security talks, an incredible exchange between Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump… Audio
Ukraine 'cannot survive' without ongoing US support, ambassador says
The Oval Office showdown between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a "big shock", he says.
Kiwi Ukrainian watches Trump, Zelensky shouting match in horror
Olga Dubnytska believes the US President and Vice-President took advantage of the language barrier by "rudely interrupting" and "humiliating" Ukraine's President.
China tells AI leaders to avoid US travel due to security concerns
Chinese authorities are instructing the country's top artificial intelligence entrepreneurs and researchers to avoid travel to the United States. Audio
Aus opposition pledges A$3 billion fighter jet purchase
Australia will spend $3 billion (NZ$3.33b) to acquire dozens of extra joint-strike fighter jets if the federal opposition wins the looming election.
'Steadfast' Gazans begin second Ramadan amongst rubble
Gazan families sat among destroyed buildings as they broke their fast during the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Audio
Fact check: Zelensky has thanked the US at least 33 times
During a combative meeting US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Zelensky for being insufficiently thankful. Here are 33 examples of the Ukrainian President thanking the US.
Kurdish PKK declares ceasefire ending 40-year conflict with Turkey
The ceasefire could end a conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people after the PKK launched its armed insurgency in 1984.
Trump's Zelensky outburst comes after weeks of frustration
The divide between the Ukrainian leader and the Trump White House has ballooned recently as talks over a much-anticipated Ukraine minerals deal got bogged down. Audio
Russian, Chinese intelligence recruiting disgruntled US national security employees
Russian and Chinese intelligence services have ramped up recruitment of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon.
More Chinese vessels will be sent to Tasman Sea
China's ambassador says no apology is needed after live-fire exercises disrupted dozens of commercial flights and that the deployments are "normal".
Gaza-Israel ceasefire talks set to continue in Cairo
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Israeli negotiators to head to Cairo for talks on continuing the Gaza ceasefire. Tel Aviv correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
UK's Starmer pushes Trump for Ukraine guarantees against Putin
The British Prime Minister is set to meet Trump to plead for a US "backstop" to any Ukraine ceasefire.
Collins 'aware' of Chinese nuclear submarine reports
Australian Defence officials have not ruled out that a nuclear-powered submarine might be with the three vessels in the Tasman Sea and could be gathering intelligence.
International law expert on New Zealand-China meeting
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a lack of notice from China ahead of live fire exercises in the Tasman represents a "failure" in the relationship with Beijing. Mr Peters made the comments… Audio
The growing number of 'sovereign citizens' clogging up courts
They believe they are exempt from laws. But that doesn't stop the law from coming after them.
Russia-US talks imminent, US says Ukraine not on agenda
Both countries have said they want to explore the possibility of lucrative business ventures, as well as seeking an end to the Ukraine war.
Lack of warning from China over drills 'a failure' - Peters
A lack of a sufficient warning from China about its live fire naval exercises in the Tasman sea has been labelled a failure in the New Zealand China relationship by the Foreign Minister Winston… Audio
Peters raises concerns about live-fire drills at Beijing meeting
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has raised concerns about China's recent military maneuvers in his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Ji in Beijing. Mr Peters addressed Chinese leaders about… Audio
Zelensky to visit Washington D.C this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington later this week to sign a key minerals deal. Mr Zelenskyy had been at loggerheads with President Donald Trump over the agreement, which… Audio
