Conflict
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump turns on Putin after deadly Kyiv strike
The US President has called on Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine, in a rare rebuke of the Russian leader.
China sends warning after MPs visit Taiwan
China's embassy in New Zealand has expressed its "strong dissatisfaction" over a visit to Taiwan by a cross-Parliamentary group of MPs. Audio
Vance repeats US threat to 'walk away' from Ukraine peace talks
It comes after the US Secretary of State's decision not to attend a major meeting aimed at bringing about an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.
'Abomination' - At least 24 killed in Kashmir attack on tourists
Indian authorities are calling it the worst attack on civilians in the region in years.
Tibetans begin to brace for future without Dalai Lama
Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader Dalai Lama turns 90 in July.
China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense
Beijing will this week convene an informal United Nations Security Council meeting to accuse Washington of bullying.
'Trump is still too weak to fire him' - US Defence Secretary shared attack details with family
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran, said that Pete Hegseth "must resign in disgrace."
El Salvador proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans for Venezuelan 'political prisoners'
President Nayib Bukele proposed sending 252 Venezuelans deported from the US for political prisoners held by Venezuela.
Israel's military finds 'professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics
A commander will be dismissed, after 15 paramedics and rescue workers were shot dead in March.
Kyiv, Moscow accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire
An Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has not been extended, with each side accusing the other of attacks while it was in place.
Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza war despite growing Israeli opposition
Israel's prime minister said the nation has "no choice" but to keep fighting "for our very own existence until victory." Audio
Rubio warns US may need to 'move on' from Ukraine
The comments come a day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff met with European and Ukrainian allies.
Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests
KFC has long been viewed as a symbol of the United States in Pakistan and borne the brunt of anti-American sentiment in recent decades.
Urgent humanitarian crisis in Sudan
World Vision's National Director for Sudan, Simon Mane spoke to WorldWatch's Andrew McRae about what he says is a perfect storm of hunger, violence and trauma as the country enters the third year of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent - we speak to Finance Minister Nicola Willis; the Commerce Commision has found… Audio
Hamas 'studying' Israel ceasefire offer
A Palestinian official said Israel has offered a six-week truce in return for the release of half the Israeli hostages, and the disarmament of Hamas. Correspondent in Tel Aviv Trent Murray spoke to… Audio
On the ground in Ukraine with ReliefAid
ReliefAid's founder and executive director, Mike Seawright, is currently in Ukraine and joins Nights. Audio
Russian missiles kill 34 in Ukrainian city of Sumy
Two Russian ballistic missiles slammed into the heart of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy overnight killing 34 people and wounding more than a hundred. BBC correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to… Audio
Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital, patients evacuated
Health officials evacuated the patients from the building after receiving a warning call from someone who identified himself as Israeli security.
Drug addict turned priest shares insights into Philippines extrajudicial killings
Father Flaviano Villanueva has long been an outspoken critic of Rodrigo Duterte, he shared his experiences with RNZ's Saturday Morning. Audio
