War
Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of novelist Salman Rushdie
The writer was stabbed multiple times in the head, neck, torso and left hand in 2022.
Israel says Shiri Bibas not among bodies returned from Gaza
Israeli military says two of four bodies handed over were Shiri Bibas' young sons.
US envoy meets Zelensky after Trump slams Ukraine
There has been no immediate word from either side on the outcome of the talks.
'We feel betrayed': Ukrainian reactions to Trump's recent war of words
Mahi for Ukraine spokesperson and Ukrainian New Zealand resident both say people are shock by Trump's actions and words.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
On today's episode, the Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes, Russia and the US have… Audio
Aid worker in Ukraine on conditions in country
An aid worker on the ground in Kyiv says humanitarian conditions are becoming increasingly dire after three years of war. World Vision's response director in Ukraine and Moldova Arman Grigoryan spoke… Audio
Russia and US conclude talks over Ukraine war
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US and Russia conclude first talk since Ukraine invasion
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. The Americans said the four-and-a-half hour talks were an exploratory session to establish… Audio
US, Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia
The conversation could pave the way for a summit between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how… Audio
Govt open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers
The government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached. Wayne Mapp was the defence minister between 2008 and 2011 and he spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Govt would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
The Prime Minister says the government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if there is a peace deal struck with Russia. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Barred from US-Russia talks on Ukraine, Europe scrambles for response with Paris talks
The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark - as well as top officials from NATO and the European Union - arrived in the French capital for crisis…
European leaders meet in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders have convened in Paris for an emergency summit on the future of Ukraine. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ukrainian President to visit Saudi Arabia day after US-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after planned meetings between Russian and US officials. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
UK offers to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was ready to send British soldiers as a peacekeeping force.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
On today's episode, European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine, Auckland Council is reviewing… Audio
Trump team to start Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
The group consists of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US national security adviser Mike Waltz and White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
US could send troops to Ukraine if Russia doesn't seek peace - Vance
US Vice President JD Vance has warned that the United States could send troops to Ukraine and hit Russia with further sanctions if Vladimir Putin doesn't negotiate a peace deal...
