Conflict
NZ not recognising Palestine this week 'difficult to justify' - expert
It will be hard to not follow Australia, Canada, the UK and France, an expert on the Middle East says. Audio
PM Luxon on NZ's Palestine stance
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ not recognising Palestine 'difficult to justify'
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised the state of Palestine overnight. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
On the ground in Gaza: Nurse describes desperate scene
On the ground in Gaza, the situation is desperate. Israel is dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at least 60 Palestinians. Australian nurse Narelle Raiss… Audio
UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from London. Audio
UN finding of Gaza genocide adds pressure for NZ to recognise Palestine
Analysis: Labour wants sanctions, protesters are marching, but the coalition government is keeping its decision under wraps until the UN General Assembly.
'Destroyed our hope': Gaza families homeless after tower demolitions
Israel says Hamas uses high-rises as shields - the UN says mass demolitions may amount to ethnic cleansing.
Trump claims third drug boat struck, posts video
The president says the US has attacked a vessel carrying drugs, amid a large military build-up in the southern Caribbean.
Ardern calls for the end of 'genocide' in Gaza
The former Prime Minister wrote for The Guardian on "women give birth during war".
Latest on Gaza
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend a UN General Assembly meeting where he will outline New Zealand's position on recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 September 2025
In today's episode, about 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of… Audio
Palestinians flee Gaza City in face of deadly Israeli offensive
Huge numbers of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City by any means as the Israeli military pressed its ground offensive, killing dozens in strikes.
NZ's United Nations History
As Winston Peters heads to the UN, Context looks back at how NZ has shaped the world stage — from Peter Fraser at its founding to peacekeepers in Korea and Timor, and a fiery clash with Israel. Video, Audio
Govt 'will not respond' on latest accusation of genocide in Gaza
The NZ government says the International Court of Justice is the appropriate body to determine whether Israel is committing genocide.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza; There's further… Audio
UN commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide
A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Reuters correspondent Alexander Cornwell spoke to Corin Dann from Tel Aviv. Audio
Priests end protest outside finance minister's office after 32 hours
Members of the clergy who chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington have ended their protest after 32 hours.
Clergy chained in Gaza protest wait to meet Willis
Priests say they will stay until the Finance Minister meets them to discuss sanctions on Israel. Audio
More than 40% of people want NZ to recognise Palestine - poll
The RNZ poll asked 1000 voters whether New Zealand should recognise a Palestinian state.
Israel threatens Hamas 'wherever they are'
It comes as Arab and Muslim leaders meet at a summit to express their solidarity with Qatar.
