Conflict
Watch: Pro-Palestinian protesters gather across motu
Demonstrators in Wellington called for sanctions against Israel, some spurred into action by the deaths of Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif and his four Al Jazeera colleagues.
Israel in talks to resettle Gazan Palestinians in South Sudan, sources say
Arab and world leaders have rejected the idea of moving Gaza's population to any country.
Trump says 'no deal until there's a deal' after talks with Putin
The US President says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach an agreement to resolve the war in Ukraine.
Trump and Putin in Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump are meeting at a military base in Alaska. Audio
Iran's rulers face existential choice after US-Israeli strikes
Analysis: The clerical elite stands at a crossroads: defy pressure to halt its nuclear activity, or concede and risk a fracture.
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' for Russia
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump warning thay there will be "very severe consequences" for Russia if the war in Ukraine doesn't stop after he meets with… Audio
'Absolute must': Luxon draws line as Israel fires back over criticism
The PM says Hamas must play no part in a Palestinian state, as Israeli politicians hit back over his criticism of Netanyahu.
Trump says Putin has fooled a long list of US presidents. Is he one of them?
Analysis: Now the Russian leader gets a prize - a summit that catapults him back onto the world stage.
'Very severe consequences': Trump threatens Putin
Asked if that meant new sanctions or tariffs, the US President refused to say.
Is the UN still fit for purpose?
The United Nations was created in 1945, after the end of World War II. Fast forward to today, is it remaining true to its founding document, the UN Charter? Audio
'Unfolding genocide': Helen Clark visits Gaza border
The former prime minister is at the Rafah border crossing with former Irish President Mary Robinson. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 August 2025
In today's episode, Labour's had a bump in the latest political poll - up four points in the One News Verian poll - nipping at National's heels; New Zealand is fast becoming one of the last western… Audio
Six journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
The well-known Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Al-Sharif, 28, is reportedly among the dead.
Gaza hostage families call for nationwide strike
It comes after Israeli security cabinet decided to expand the war and take over Gaza City.
Japanese anime flag becomes symbol of Indonesia resistance
Social media users say they chose the Jolly Roger flag, because it symbolised courage and rebellion against oppression.
Can Trump and Putin make headway?
Trump says Ukraine will need to make territorial concessions to stop the war. Ukraine doesn't agree. What will likely happen? Audio
Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia
It comes just days after the countries agreed to a ceasefire following a violent five day clash.
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war, 80 years after A-bomb
Thousands have bowed their heads in prayer in Nagasaki to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing, as the mayor warned that current global conflicts could push the world again into…
Israeli Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jeff Halper
Long-time Israeli peace activist Jeff Halper and his Palestinian counterpart, Issa Amro, have been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Audio