War
Israel carries out strikes on Beirut
Israel has carried out a barrage of strikes on Beirut, just hours before its security cabinet met to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Beirut correspondent Amelie David spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Israeli cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
The Israeli cabinet will vote on a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah according to senior Israeli officials. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 November 2024
On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped… Audio
Road of Life programme aims for fleet of ambulances in Ukraine
Former Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell is back from Ukraine, after delivering more ambulances to the war zone. Audio
Western circuitry key for North Korean missiles used by Russia
CNN report - Almost a third of the 194 ballistic missiles used against Ukrain have been the North Korean KN-23s.
Ukraine has lost nearly half of Russia's Kursk region to counter-attacks, Kyiv military source says
"The enemy is increasing its counterattacks," the source said.
Israeli strikes kill 120 in Gaza, damage hospital - medics
Twelve medical staff have been wounded and equipment damaged at the hospital, which is now barely operational, director says.
Putin vows more tests of hypersonic missile
Tensions are continuing to rise in Ukraine, raising concerns the nearly three-year-long war will become a global conflict.
Peacekeepers injured in Lebanon
Four Italian UN peacekeepers wounded by Hezbollah rocket fire on the same day an Israeli strike killed a Lebanese hospital director.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 22 November 2024
On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister… Audio
Putin open to Trump ceasefire negotiations for Ukraine
Experts close to the Kremlin say a ceasefire deal is possible despite numerous complexities.
Veteran's final act of 'selfless service' sparks change
Sir Wira Gardiner made a claim in 2021 to have his brain tumour treated as a defence service-related condition.
Moscow says Ukraine fired US-supplied missiles into Russia
Moscow says Ukraine has fired US-supplied long-range missiles into the country, less than two days after Washington gave its permission for such attacks. Correspondent in Kyiv Megumi Lim spoke to… Audio
Nearly 100 food aid trucks violently looted in Gaza, UN agencies say
It is one of the worst aid losses during 13 months of war in the enclave, where hunger is deepening,
Biden gives green light for Ukraine to use long range missiles
At least 10 people have been killed and more than forty wounded in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, after a ballistic missile, shot down by air defence systems, fell on residential buildings… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
On today’s episode, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen, is to join the hīkoi to Parliament, The Nurses Organisation will hold a nationwide strike next month over pay, the commerce and… Audio
Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say
The Israeli military declined to comment on the matter.
Russia targets Ukraine's power system in missile attack
Russia unleashed its largest air strike on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday, launching 120 missiles and 90 drones. Kyiv correspondent Megumi Liml spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli ceasefire proposal
Hezbollah is considering a US-Israeli ceasefire proposal, sources told CNN, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group intensify.
