Conflict
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
SovCits are fighting the law, but the law's winning
More people are using 'SovCit' arguments in court, engaging in so-called 'paper terrorism' Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
German living in NZ on election result
Germany is set for a change of government, with the initial election results recording a win for right-wing parties, although not everyone is thrilled with the result. Worldwatch's Niva Chittock spoke… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
Dr Jack Watling: US switches stance on Ukraine war
Regular guest Dr Jack Watling joins the show to discuss the developments in Ukraine. Audio
Hamas to free six more Gaza hostages
It comes after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
Israel says Shiri Bibas not among bodies returned from Gaza
Israeli military says two of four bodies handed over were Shiri Bibas' young sons.
In the shadow of a rainbow
Recent events in Auckland have resurfaced memories of when being gay was considered a neurotic personality disorder. Audio
Israeli military says body released by Hamas is not of a hostage
"This is a violation of utmost severity by the Hamas terrorist organisation, which is obliged under the agreement to return four deceased hostages."
NZ can no longer lean as heavily on the US: Defence Minister
The Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances, and can no longer lean as heavily on the US. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Naval expert on Chinese navy ships in Tasman Sea
A naval and security expert says three Chinese ships sailing off the east coast of Sydney are likely just 'shadow boxing'. Retired international relations professor and honorary captain in the NZ navy… Audio
US security adviser tells Ukraine to 'tone down the rhetoric'
White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has told Ukraine to "tone down the rhetoric" and sign a minerals deal. AP International Affiliate correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Defence Minister on Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea
The New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Hamas hands over remains of four Israeli hostages
Hamas has handed over coffins containing the bodies of four Israeli hostages, in the latest exchange under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Tel Aviv correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ monitoring Chinese navy ships east of Sydney
The New Zealand government is aware and monitoring three Chinese navy ships sailing east of Sydney. ABC defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Audio
Trump falling for Russian disinformation - Ukraine president
Volodymyr Zelensky was hitting back at the US president's suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion.
Keeping the peace in Ukraine: How ready would NZ forces be?
Amid talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine - could New Zealand provide peacekeeping troops, and how ready are our forces? A former peacekeeper weighs in.
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