War
How to negotiate a ceasefire
A ceasefire deal over Gaza has been on the table since June. So why are Israel and Hamas still at war? Audio
Desperation outside Kyiv children's hospital
A New Zealand funded humanitarian aid organsation says there is sheer desperation outside the missile attacked childrens hospital in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials say at least 36 people have been killed… Audio
Air strike on Gaza school kills at least 16 people
The school, located in the Nuseirat refugee camp, was sheltering displaced people, Palestinian officials say.
'Breakthrough' heightens hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal
Analysis: The surprise resumption of talks puts warring sides closest to agreement for months.
NZ honors Pacific Island coastwatchers decades after WWII
After decades of being unsung World War II heroes in New Zealand, Pacific Island coastwatchers have finally been recognised. New Zealand's Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro presented families of over… Audio
How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament
An Australian senator says she has been "exiled" for voting against her party to recognise Palestinian statehood.
No progress in Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel, says Hamas official
A senior official of the militant Islamist group Hamas says there has been no progress in ceasefire talks with Israel over the Gaza war.
North Korea says it fired a new weapon - is it lying?
An advanced multiple warhead missile test this week has become the latest point of contention between North and South Korea.
US shocked by video of wounded Palestinian tied to Israeli military jeep
The US State Department says a video of a wounded Palestinian man strapped on a military jeep by Israeli forces is "shocking" and urged a swift investigation to hold those responsible to account.
Intense fighting in Rafah near end, Netanyahu says
But it does not mean that the war is coming to an end, the Israeli Prime Minister says.
Figures released of amount of deaths during Hajj pilgrimage
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about major attacks across Gaza over the weekend, fears of an all-out war up on Israel's northern border with Lebanon brewing and offical… Audio
Russia hits infrastructure across Ukraine
Russia targets Ukraine's power infrastructure in heavy drone and missile attacks - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the details Audio
Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep in 'violation of orders'
The IDF said its forces violated protocol by strapping a wounded Palestinian man to the front of their vehicle during a raid in the West Bank.
Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukrainian power grid
Ukrainian energy facilities have come under a massive attack from Russia, in the latest onslaught targeting the country's power grid, officials say.
Gaza's broken water system crippling children with sickness
Palestinian children are ending up severely ill from dehydration and drinking contaminated water.
Benjamin Netanyahu to dissolve war cabinet
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dissolving his six-member war cabinet. The move isn't entirely unexpected - after the centrist former general Benny Gantz left it. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke… Audio
Russia's 'phoney' and 'dictatorial' ceasefire offer rejected by European leaders
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Vladimir Putin's plan effectively suggested that Ukraine "must withdraw from Ukraine".
Sandy Inglis: Life as a surgeon in Southern Gaza
Kiwi surgeon in Southern Gaza, Dr Sandy Inglis has helped establish a new field hospital in Southern Gaza, under the banner of the ICRC - the International Committee of the Red Cross. Audio
US backed Gaza ceasefire deal in limbo
A US-backed Israeli proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal appears to be in limbo, with neither side publicly committing to the plan. CNN's Paula Hancocks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June 2024
On today's episode, our reporter details a reward offered for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips; political commentator Bryce Edwards… Audio