Conflict
'We will never give up': Ukraine ambassador on war with Russia
Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Russia has not been able to achieve any of its original goals set on its invasion of his country. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Audio
UNRWA says it has been ordered to stop East Jerusalem operations
It comes after Israeli lawmakers passed a law banning the UN refugee agency from the country.
Hamas names next four hostages to be released
The four - all young female soldiers - are expected to be returned this weekend.
Israel delays withdrawal of troops from Lebanon
Troops will remain beyond the 60-day cut-off stipulated in the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
The two leaders are accused of the persecution of women and girls, constituting a crime against humanity.
Israel kills 10 Palestinians after ceasefire deal
The Israeli military has confirmed they killed 10 Palestinians in the West Bank city Jenin - just days after the ceasefire deal took effect in Gaza. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Palestinians in Gaza return home after ceasefire
Palestinians in Gaza are returning to their homes as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its second day. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Colombia death toll from rebel violence rises to 80
Guerrillas are targeting community leaders and former members of a separate rebel group, a government minister says.
Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; freed Israeli hostages reunited with mothers
"The nightmare of death and starvation is over," one displaced woman says, as the Red Cross retrieves hostages freed under the deal.
Three Israeli hostages released as ceasefire begins
Israel says three hostages - who have been held by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months - have been released back into Israeli territory hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began. Correspondent… Audio
Hamas could release first hostages as early as Sunday
Some Israelis held hostage since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023 are expected to be released within days, Israel says.
Chinese hackers behind US Treasury Secretary computer breach - media reports
Chinese state-sponsored hackers accessed unclassified files belonging to the US Treasury Secretary as part of a broader breach of the department according to Bloomberg News.
Cautious optimism in NZ at news of Gaza ceasefire
"Hopefully the blood will stop, hopefully people won't be afraid of the sky, hopefully children will hear a bird rather than a bomb."
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17th January
On today's episode, The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel… Audio
Local communities celebrate Gaza ceasefire deal
Palestinian and Israeli communities in New Zealand are celebrating the news of a ceasefire in Gaza - but it's a very cautious optimism. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
Ceasefire deal will see at least 600 trucks of aid enter Gaza every day
The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel. New Zealand aid… Audio
What we know about Gaza's emerging ceasefire and hostage release deal
A ceasefire and hostage release deal may finally be near in Israel and Gaza. But what are the terms?
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16th January
On today's episode, a ceasefire deal has been struck in Gaza. The agreement was made during negotiations in Qatar, and will see a full halt to the fighting, the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from… Audio
