Conflict
'If they go into Rafah ... I'm not supplying the weapons': Biden warns Israel
Joe Biden has confirmed the US will halt the supply of some weapons to Israel if it does invade Rafah.
US halts bomb shipment to Israel as battles rage around Rafah
Hamas battled Israeli troops on the outskirts of the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah and Washington says it has held up a shipment of powerful bombs to Israel.
Life in Rafah 'like lying in a coffin'
There have been bombardments every night, and no aid for two days, as Israeli forces take control of the southern Gaza city, the UN says. Audio
US optimistic revised Hamas proposal may break Gaza ceasefire impasse
The United States believes the remaining differences between Israel and Hamas can be bridged in negotiations over the Palestinian militant group's latest ceasefire proposal.
Israeli military take control of vital Rafah crossing from Gaza into Egypt
It says forces have been operating since last night in a specific area of eastern Rafah, from which it says most people and some international organisations have evacuated.
Rafah 'last place of safety' in Gaza, UN aid boss warns
An Israeli attack in Rafah could lead to a "catastrophic humanitarian situation beyond what already exists" in Gaza.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 May 2024
On today's episode, junior doctors around the motu are striking over pay, Resident Doctors' Association executive secretary and treasurer Dr Bill Lu joins us, Relief Aid founder and executive director… Audio
Israel strikes Rafah as 100,000 forced to evacuate
Israel says it will continue with its planned military operation in the southern Gaza city to maintain pressure on Hamas. Relief Aid founder and executive director Mike Seawright spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Israel vows to continue Rafah operation after Hamas accepts 11th hour truce
It comes as the Israeli military continuing an operation in the southern Gaza city where displaced people have been sheltering,.
Three arrested and charged over Sikh activist's killing in Canada
Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, which sparked a major diplomatic row between the two countries.
I Was There When: Wellington students did or did not help the Viet Cong buy a tank
In 1972, the Victoria University students' association raised $2000 for the Vietnam War - but did it go to the Viet Cong for the purchase of a tank? Audio
Police mass near UCLA pro-Palestinian protest camp, a day after violent clashes
Live television footage showed police in tactical gear filing onto the UCLA campus adjacent to a complex of tents occupied by throngs of demonstrators.
Pro-Palestine protest at UCLA turns violent
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about a pro-Palestine university protest turning violent, Florida enacting its six week abortion ban and the Joe Biden planning to ease… Audio
MSF warns of large numbers of preventable deaths in Gaza
The medical charity, The medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontieres, or MSF is warning of large numbers of preventable deaths in Gaza, as the war there rages on. The Executive Director of MSF… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 May
On today's episode, the Remuneration Authority has determined that MPs will get a 10.5 percent pay rise, we get reaction from Labour leader Chris Hipkins as well as from the Taxpayers' Union… Audio
Protests against war in Gaza escalate at Columbia University
A number of student protestors at New York's Columbia University have escalated their protest over against the war in Gaza, by breaching and barricading themselves inside one of the institution's main… Audio
Israeli forces to enter Rafah with or without ceasefire deal says Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will enter Rafah with or without a ceasefire deal. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gaza: Israeli PM Netanyahu says Rafah attack will happen regardless of deal
It comes amid ongoing attempts to try to reach an agreement for a ceasefire and hostage releases.
Columbia students defy deadline to disband pro-Palestinian encampment
New York City's Columbia University has begun suspending students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus after they defied a deadline to disperse.
Gaza war: US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept Israel's new ceasefire offer
The proposal includes a 40-day truce in return for the release of hostages and the prospect of displaced families being allowed back to northern Gaza.
