War

Israel says it's considering a ground invasion of Lebanon. Lebanese authorities say Israel has significantly stepped up its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching hundreds of… Audio

On today's episode, the boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes… Audio

More than 556 people have been reported killed in Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, Israel said it targeted more than a thousand positions being used by Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia militia and… Audio

On today's episode, the Police Commissioner Andy Coster is leaving the force to head up the government's new Social Investment Agency, nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon, in the deadliest… Audio

Nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon, in the deadliest day of conflict there in almost 20 years. University of Otago professor and co-founder of Middle East and Islamic Studies Aotearoa Dr… Audio

On today's episode, the government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and… Audio

In Lebanon it has been the deadliest day of Israeli strikes since 2006. Former Middle East correspondent for The Independent Don MacIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Israel and Hezbollah have been trading their most intense fire since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible, the… Audio

New Zealand has voted for a United Nations resolution, calling Israel to end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory". Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The head of Hezbollah says Israel has "crossed all boundaries and red lines" following a wave of explosions targeting handheld devices in Lebanon that killed more than thirty people. Journalist Rania… Audio

A second wave of synchonised explosions in Lebanon overnight is escalating tensions in the Middle East, and increasing pressure on the U.S for its role in Israel/Gaza ceasefire talks. Walkie-talkies… Audio

Lebanon has been hit by a second attack in 24 hours, this time using exploding walkie talkies. Journalist Séamus Malekafzali spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio

Further explosions have taken place throughout Lebanon overnight, following yesterday's deadly coordinated pager attack that left 12 dead and thousands more injured. Military technology journalist… Audio

Further explosions have taken place throughout Lebanon overnight, following yesterday's deadly coordinated pager attack that left 12 dead and thousands more injured. Middle East correspondent for The… Audio