War
One year of conflict in Gaza
Mike Seawright, executive director and founder of New Zealand aid group ReliefAid, shares the difficulties of getting food, water and medical supplies into Gaza one year into the war in the Middle… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Audio
Two ceremonies show Israel's conflicting narratives over 7 October
One commemoration of the 7 October assault will be a live, public ceremony held at a large venue in Tel Aviv. The other will be a pre-recorded televised tribute.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
One year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel
Days later, Israel announced it was at war, and began a brutal, long-term retaliation on the militant group in Gaza. Audio
One year anniversary of Hamas' Oct 7 attacks
It has been one year since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
At least 24 killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza mosque and school
At least 24 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes targeted a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip.
Thousands protest around the world demanding end to bloodshed in Gaza
About 40,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London, while thousands also gathered in Paris, Rome, Manila, Cape Town and New York City.
Hezbollah heir apparent Safieddine out of contact after strikes
A high-level Hezbollah source said that contact with the group's potential next leader, had been lost following Israeli strikes this week.
The latest from Lebanon
More airstrikes have been reported in southern Beirut and Lebanon, as Israel tells people in more than 30 southern villages to evacuate. Audio
Israel strikes Beirut suburb, Hezbollah keeps up cross-border fire
Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
On today's episode, the Israeli Defence Force says it is sending more troops to join its efforts on the ground, Ngapuhi hapu want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their… Audio
Lebanese NZers concerned for family in Lebanon
Rachelle Wright left Lebanon in the 1980s but her family remains in Antelias, just five kilometres from Beirut. Wright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israel continues ground invasion of Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Force says it is sending more troops to join its efforts on the ground. The impact on civilians is being described as devastating, with Lebanon's disaster risk management unit says… Audio
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat in southern Lebanon. The deaths are the first since Israel sent ground troops into the country two days ago to fight Iranian-backed Hezbollah… Audio
Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider conflict
Iran said its missile attack on Israel was over - barring further provocation - while Israel and the US promised to hit back.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
In today's episode, Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay - and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies… Audio
Israel vows retaliation against Iran after missile attack
Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies. RNZ's US… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
On today's episode, missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq… Audio
US pledges support for Israel as Iran launches missiles
The US has pledged support to Israel after Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
