War
US removes NZ$17 million bounty on Syrian rebel leader
It follows a high-level US delegation meeting with the former jihadist.
Conflict continues in the Middle East
It's been another year of conflict in the Middle East, Al Jazeera Senior International Correspondent Resul Serdar Atash explains what's happened. Audio
Ukraine collects vast war data trove to train AI models
As the future of warfare pivots towards artificial intelligence, Ukraine collects millions of hours of footage from drones to train AI models to make decisions on the battlefield.
Syria 'exhausted by war': Defacto leader
The defacto leader of Syria says his country is exhausted by war and isn't a threat to its neighbours or the west. Andrew McRae spoke to World Vision's Syria response director Emmanuel Isch. Audio
Russia detains suspect over murder of chemical weapons chief
Igor Kirillov was killed outside his apartment building along with his assistant when a bomb attached to an electric scooter went off.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 December
On today's episode, the government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector, emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison… Audio
Emergency teams work to free prisoners in Syria
Our Middle East correspondent Trent Murray spent the day at the Israeli border with Syria. Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Prisoners freed after Assad regime falls in Syria
Emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison, searching for survivors potentially detained in its notorious hidden underground cells. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann.
…Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
In today's episode, fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours, in one of the biggest… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
On today's episode, Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule, the Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would… Audio
Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire
"I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act," Trump says.
At least 20 killed in Gaza as Qatar voices fresh hope for ceasefire
Israeli strikes killed at least 20 Palestinians, local authorities said, as Qatar voiced hope of renewed momentum on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Opposition fighters advance in Syria
It's reported Islamist-led rebels may be closing in on Homs - the country's third biggest city - as they continue their advance on Thursday. Audio
Amnesty International calls Gaza attacks 'genocide,' urges NZ to do more
The organisation says New Zealand should do more. Audio
Israel guilty of ongoing genocide - Amnesty International
An extensive Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is guilty of a mass and ongoing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza strip. It is calling on the New Zealand government to ban… Audio
Russian and Syrian warplanes attack rebel forces in Aleppo
Russian and Syrian warplanes have intensified attacks on rebel forces who took over Syria's second city, Aleppo. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tens of thousands in Lebanon to be left in the cold without access to basic services
World Vision Lebanon says the number of people at humanitarian shelters had halved two days into the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
'Warning lights are indeed flashing' - What will Putin do next?
Veteran war correspondent Mike Eckel tells RNZ's Sunday Morning why neither Russia or Ukraine may get what they want. Audio
Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia strikes in support of Assad
The surprise attack jolted the frontlines of the Syrian civil war that have largely been frozen since 2020.
Kyiv seeks immediate NATO offer
Ukraine says extending an invitation now would show Vladimir Putin that he could not achieve one of his main goals.
