Conflict
'Pretty scary time': NZ teen describes drone attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla
Sam Leason says he started his night shift as drones dropped "bombs ... and other liquids" onto some of the boats. Audio
Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory from Russia, in sudden shift
The US President says Ukraine should act now with Russia facing "big" economic problems.
Is the world's largest humanitarian crisis going unseen?
The world's largest hunger and displacement crises has been created amid a war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces, which has left tens of thousands of people dead and 12 million…
France announces recognition of Palestinian state at UN summit
French President Emmanuel Macron told the UN summit "France recognises the state of Palestine."
Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon
Israel military said it killed a Hezbollah member and "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals".
'Not a race': Luxon tight lipped on Palestinian state
Australia, the UK and Canada have all now recognised a Palestinian state, with Winston Peters expected to announce New Zealand's position in New York soon. Audio
Thousands protest flood-fraud in Philippines
The Philippine economy is estimated to have lost up to NZ$11 billion since 2023 due to corruption in flood control projects.
'Giant of his generation': Trump says US robbed of 'brightest light' Charlie Kirk
The US president has mourned the loss of the slain right-wing activist at a massive memorial event.
NZ not recognising Palestine this week 'difficult to justify' - expert
It will be hard to not follow Australia, Canada, the UK and France, an expert on the Middle East says. Audio
PM Luxon on NZ's Palestine stance
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ not recognising Palestine 'difficult to justify'
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised the state of Palestine overnight. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
On the ground in Gaza: Nurse describes desperate scene
On the ground in Gaza, the situation is desperate. Israel is dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at least 60 Palestinians. Australian nurse Narelle Raiss… Audio
UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from London. Audio
UN finding of Gaza genocide adds pressure for NZ to recognise Palestine
Analysis: Labour wants sanctions, protesters are marching, but the coalition government is keeping its decision under wraps until the UN General Assembly.
'Destroyed our hope': Gaza families homeless after tower demolitions
Israel says Hamas uses high-rises as shields - the UN says mass demolitions may amount to ethnic cleansing.
Trump claims third drug boat struck, posts video
The president says the US has attacked a vessel carrying drugs, amid a large military build-up in the southern Caribbean.
Ardern calls for the end of 'genocide' in Gaza
The former Prime Minister wrote for The Guardian on "women give birth during war".
Latest on Gaza
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend a UN General Assembly meeting where he will outline New Zealand's position on recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 September 2025
In today's episode, about 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of… Audio
Palestinians flee Gaza City in face of deadly Israeli offensive
Huge numbers of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City by any means as the Israeli military pressed its ground offensive, killing dozens in strikes.
