Conflict
UNICEF Spokesperson speaks to RNZ from Gaza
Dozens of aid trucks have been seen crossing into southern Gaza. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Gaza. Audio
China issues bounty for Taiwan PsyOps unit for 'separatism'
China has made new accusations about Taiwan military's online operations while Taiwan's president has pledged to boost defences as the island nation says it will not be intimidated.
Palestinians return to devastated Gaza City as truce holds
Hundreds of thousands of exhausted Palestinians returned to their devastated homes Gaza City on Saturday, one day after Israel declared a ceasefire.
'Almost all in ruins': Joy and shock for returning Gazans
"They have destroyed everything," a mother of five said as she was returning to Gaza City.
Latest from Israel and Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians have begun returning to their homes in the Gaza Strip after Israeli soldiers started withdrawing. Audio
Save the Children NZ responds to Gaza developments
As of the end of July health ministry figures in the Hamas-run territory consider 18,457 of those killed in the two year war were aged under 18. Save the Children New Zealand's chief executive Heather… Audio
Trump exerted leverage for Gaza deal but tough questions remain
Analysis: There are a host of unresolved issues that could still trip up implementation of the initial phase and impede progress toward the next, analysts say. Audio
Robert Patman on the latest developments in Gaza
Professor Robert Patman speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza. Audio
Alexander Cornwell reports from Tel Aviv
Reuters correspondent, Alexander Cornwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Tel Aviv. Audio
Pro-Gaza flotilla charity says Israel blocking aid to be sent via Jordan
Israel is blocking 250 tonnes of aid for Gaza, including food, medical supplies and educational material, an Italian charity has said.
Israel set to approve first phase of ceasefire
Israel's cabinet is meeting to sign off the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage-release deal. The agreement between Hamas and Israel was first announced by US President Donald Trump, who is… Audio
What does Israel, Hamas deal mean for Gaza?
The agreement will see hostages release and troops withdrawn to an agreed-upon line.
Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire, Trump announces
One day after the second anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel that triggered the assault on Gaza, talks in Egypt have yielded an agreement on the initial stage of Trump's 20-point framework.
Israeli forces shell Gaza on war anniversary
It comes after Hamas and Israel began indirect negotiations on sensitive issues such as Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas' disarmament.
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas continue. Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton has the latest. Audio
The Panel with Claire Amos and Liam Hehir Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Mark Leishman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Liam Hehir. First up, Christopher Luxon says young people need to get off the Play Station and find jobs in the regions… Audio
Time to 'refocus' foreign policy on Pacific, says Peters
The government needs to refocus its foreign policy priorities closer to home in the Pacific, says the foreign affairs minister.
Carlo Masala: What happens if Russia succeeds in Ukraine?
Political scientist Dr Carlo Masala on what could happen, if the conflict in Ukraine is settled on terms advantageous to Russia. How far is NATO really prepared to go to defend one of its member… Audio
'Youssef sailed directly into danger': Sister of Kiwi detained in Gaza flotilla
The flotilla involved dozens of boats carrying 500 people, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
Families of three detained on Gaza flotilla deeply worried
The families of three New Zealanders detained as part of the Gaza protest flotilla say they deeply admire them - but are also deeply worried. Youssef Sammour, Rana Hamida and Samuel Leason were… Audio
