Conflict
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week, Hundreds of thousands are… Audio
Russian missiles kill dozens in Ukraine
Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse… Audio
Tesla dealerships vandalised in backlash against Musk
Tesla dealerships are being vandalised, charging stations torched, and owners caught in the backlash over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to… Audio
Stoush brews over future of golf course
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment.
Takapuna Golf Course thinks council plans are below par
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment. Audio
King Charles calls for unity in 'uncertain times'
Britain and European countries have been scrambling to present a united front following US President Donald Trump's sudden withdrawal of support for Ukraine.
At least 14 killed, 37 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukraine
At least 14 people were killed and 37 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks in Ukraine's east.
Professor Al Gillespie: NZ's place in a fractured world
Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins Jim to talk about the war in Ukraine and which way New Zealand should go in its alliance. Audio
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions until Ukraine peace agreed
US President Donald Trump raised the prospect of imposing large-scale US sanctions on Russia, days after pausing aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine, calling on both countries to negotiate a peace…
The latest on Ukraine
This week European leaders scrambled to respond to unprecedented moves by the new administration of US President Donald Trump. Audio
Hamas rejects Trumps threats over hostages
Hamas has rejected threats by Trump - saying it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce. The BBC Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher explains. Audio
The rising rage of the world's (formerly) nicest people
Canadians are united in their horror over US tariffs that have the power to plunge the country into recession and cause mass unemployment.
Mocking him as 'Micron', Russia warns Macron not to threaten it
Russia also ruled out European proposals to send peacekeeping forces from NATO members to Ukraine.
Canadians go from anxious to angry over Trump moves
Canadians are united in their horror over US tariffs that have the power to plunge the country into recession and cause mass unemployment Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
On today's episode, the trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations, the CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped… Audio
US stops sharing intelligence with Ukraine
The CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine. The BBC's correspondent in Kyiv James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why Donald Trump's Ukraine U-turn is a fork in the road
With the US and Europe now deeply divided, New Zealand may have to take sides.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 March 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of congress where he'll outline his agenda on immigration, the economy, and his approach to Ukraine, Ukraine President Vlodymyr… Audio
US pauses all military aid to Ukraine
Ukraine is grappling with Tuesday's announcement from Donald Trump that the United States has paused all military aid to Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Experts warn Navy has a 'critical need' for equipment and staffing
Defence experts are warning the navy has a critical need for equipment and staffing, with some saying it needs to align closer to the Royal Australian Navy. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
