War
New Zealand not attending summit in Paris discussing Ukraine support
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli detention
Hamdan Ballal was beaten and detained in Israeli-occupied West Bank according to several witnesses.
Jordan O'Brien
NZ soldier, Jordan O'Brien, on what its like to be hunted by swarms of heat seeking drones. Plus, the brutal tactics Russia uses to recruit more soldiers and what Ukrainians think of recent peace… Video, Audio
Ukraine peace talks between US and Russia begin
Talks between US and Russian officials on a possible truce in the Ukraine war are under way in Saudi Arabia with a focus on a Black Sea deal. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Morning Report. Audio
'Israel is very close to civil war': Netanyahu's turbulent week
Protestors have camped outside the home of the Israeli Prime Minister and he has taken his country back to war, but these are just some of the major issues "King Bibi" must deal with. Audio
Elon Musk holds unprecedented Pentagon talks, wants leakers prosecuted
The New York Times reported Musk would be briefed on secret war plans for China, something he, Trump and others denied.
Two-month truce in Gaza shattered
In defending the renewed bombing campaign Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas and said it was rearming itself. In turn Hamas, in the past 24 hours has launched rockets at Tel Aviv -… Audio
Sudanese army seizes Presidential Palace
The Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum on Friday, Sudan state TV and military sources said, in one of the most significant advances in a two-year-old conflict…
Israeli strikes in Gaza continue after ceasefire broken
A series of pre-dawn Israel strikes on Gaza have killed more than 80 Palestinians. The death toll since Israel shattered the ceasefire this week is now at more than 500 people, 200 of which are… Audio
Military leaders meet to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine
Military leaders from 30 countries have met in London to discuss plans for a proposed peacekeeping force for Ukraine. BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ joins military exercises in Californian desert
New Zealand has joined military exercises in the Californian desert testing the world's most lethal drones. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump and Putin have phone call to discuss how to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have wrapped up a highly anticipated phone call on how to bring an end to the war with Ukraine. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Over 400 Palestinians killed in attacks on Gaza
Over four-hundred Palestinians have been killed after Israel launched extensive attacks on Gaza on Tuesday night. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war
Territorial concessions by Kyiv and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are likely to feature prominently in the talks.
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop
The United States will keep attacking Yemen's Houthis until they end attacks on shipping, the US defense secretary said.
Ukraine's Zelensky says there is now a good chance to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia.
Putin blinks as Trump's angry gaze shifts
Analysis - In the new poker game of international politics, Donald Trump is dealing the cards.
Do we really need to boost our military spending?
Analysis: New Zealand is being urged to spend 2% of GDP on defence, but is that possible and would it make a difference?
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
The declaration comes three months after Islamist-led rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's repressive government.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio
