Conflict
Not enough aid getting in Gaza despite pause in hostilities
Despite the pause in hostilities humanitarian agencies have said no where near enough aid is getting into the decimated Gaza strip. Israel is refusing to open the Rafah crossing between Egypt and… Audio
Why Trump shouldn't be thanked for Gaza ceasefire
Analysis: "Thank you," said giant letters etched in the beach in Tel Aviv. But should anyone be thanking the US president?
Concerns the ceasefire in Gaza is already beginning to crumble
Hospitals in Gaza say seven people have been killed by Israeli fire since midnight local time. Udi Goren's cousin, Tal Haimi, was killed during the October 7 attacks. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Families waiting for bodies of deceased hostages to be returned
Israel's Hostages and Missing Families Forum says it doesn't want to move to the next phase of the peace process until the remaining 24 bodies of deceased hostages are returned. Alexander Cornwell, a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Government is celebrating new structured literacy results for new entrants; Chris Hipkins discusses teachers strikes and latest political polls; Whale watchers are abuzz after the apparent… Audio
'New birth': Palestinians freed from Israeli jails return to loved ones
Some climbed the sides of the slowly-moving buses as they weaved their way through the dense crowds gathered at Nasser Hospital.
Trump hails 'tremendous day' as leaders sign Gaza declaration
Trump made a lightning visit to Israel, where he lauded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address to parliament, before flying to Egypt for a Gaza summit where he and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar…
Live: Families reunited as Israel releases nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners
Meanwhile, praise has been heaped on US President Donald Trump as he arrived in the region. Audio
Update on hostage release developments
As Israeli hostages were released and reunited with their families today, so too were almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Thomas Helm is the Jerusalem correspondent for The National, a… Audio
Why the Gaza ceasefire could collapse very soon
There is any number of ways the ceasefire could fall over - perhaps within days.
UNICEF Spokesperson speaks to RNZ from Gaza
Dozens of aid trucks have been seen crossing into southern Gaza. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Gaza. Audio
China issues bounty for Taiwan PsyOps unit for 'separatism'
China has made new accusations about Taiwan military's online operations while Taiwan's president has pledged to boost defences as the island nation says it will not be intimidated.
Palestinians return to devastated Gaza City as truce holds
Hundreds of thousands of exhausted Palestinians returned to their devastated homes Gaza City on Saturday, one day after Israel declared a ceasefire.
'Almost all in ruins': Joy and shock for returning Gazans
"They have destroyed everything," a mother of five said as she was returning to Gaza City.
Latest from Israel and Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians have begun returning to their homes in the Gaza Strip after Israeli soldiers started withdrawing. Audio
Save the Children NZ responds to Gaza developments
As of the end of July health ministry figures in the Hamas-run territory consider 18,457 of those killed in the two year war were aged under 18. Save the Children New Zealand's chief executive Heather… Audio
Trump exerted leverage for Gaza deal but tough questions remain
Analysis: There are a host of unresolved issues that could still trip up implementation of the initial phase and impede progress toward the next, analysts say. Audio
Robert Patman on the latest developments in Gaza
Professor Robert Patman speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza. Audio
Alexander Cornwell reports from Tel Aviv
Reuters correspondent, Alexander Cornwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Tel Aviv. Audio
Pro-Gaza flotilla charity says Israel blocking aid to be sent via Jordan
Israel is blocking 250 tonnes of aid for Gaza, including food, medical supplies and educational material, an Italian charity has said.
