Conflict
Netanyahu, Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
They say it has become clear that the Palestinian militants do not want a deal.
Update on the Middle East
This week more than 100 international aid organisations have warned of mass starvation in Gaza. Audio
Why is the Thai-Cambodian border so contentious?
Explainer - Deadly violence has flared up once again, reigniting a long-running but little-known dispute.
MFAT advises travellers to avoid Thailand-Cambodia land border
At least 12 people have been reported dead in the ongoing conflict between the countries.
Eleven Thai civilians killed in Cambodian shelling
Armed clashes have broken out between the militaries of the Southeast Asian neighbours.
Aid agencies warning mass starvation spreading in Gaza
More than 100 aid agencies warn that "mass starvation" is spreading across Gaza. UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Audio
US asks NZ to help prepare for future space wars
America is asking more from its military allies and partners to prepare for future space wars, and New Zealand is on board. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Six-week-old baby among famine deaths in Gaza
Malnutrition is now killing Palestinians faster than at any point in the 21-month war.
'Gaza not a religious issue': Advocates split on govt harmony accord
Some of New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish leaders have signed a harmony and peace accord, but not everyone's happy with the idea.
The Pre-Panel for 22 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe; A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no… Audio
PM Luxon describes war in Gaza as 'catastrophe'
The Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe. Otago University Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
Foreign Minister on NZ condemning war in Gaza
New Zealand is among 25 countries and the European Union that have released a joint statement urging that the war in Gaza must end now. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Twenty-five countries condemn the killing of Gazans
New Zealand is among 25 countries and the EU that are signatories to a joint statement condemning the quote "horrifying" killing of hundreds of Gazans trying to get food from Israel's aid operations… Audio
Iran to hold nuclear talks with European powers
Iran, Britain, France and Germany will hold nuclear talks in Istanbul on Friday, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has confirmed.
Syria believed it had US, Israel green light to enter Sweida
Syria's government misread how Israel would respond to its troops deploying to the country's south this week, according to sources.
Israeli fire kills 67 people seeking aid in Gaza, health ministry says
It is one of the highest reported death tolls among repeated recent cases in which aid seekers have been killed. Audio
More than 60 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza
More than 60 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for UN aid trucks in northern Gaza - according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The National News Jerusalem correspondent Thomas Helm spoke to… Audio
