War
Winston Peters announces new sanctions against Russia
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced new chemical weapons and missiles sanctions against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
Govt looking for high-tech firms to engage with NZDF
The Defence Minister is appealing to high-tech firms' to engage with the NZDF by warning them of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israel-Hezbollah truce holds, Israel sets south Lebanon curfew
While the ceasefire largely held, Israel says it identified Hezbollah operatives returning to areas near the border.
Ceasefire begins in Israel-Hezbollah war
It comes after more than a year of fighting, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people.
Israel agrees to 60 day ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel's security cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israel carries out strikes on Beirut
Israel has carried out a barrage of strikes on Beirut, just hours before its security cabinet met to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Beirut correspondent Amelie David spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Israeli cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
The Israeli cabinet will vote on a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah according to senior Israeli officials. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 November 2024
On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped… Audio
Road of Life programme aims for fleet of ambulances in Ukraine
Former Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell is back from Ukraine, after delivering more ambulances to the war zone. Audio
Western circuitry key for North Korean missiles used by Russia
CNN report - Almost a third of the 194 ballistic missiles used against Ukrain have been the North Korean KN-23s.
Ukraine has lost nearly half of Russia's Kursk region to counter-attacks, Kyiv military source says
"The enemy is increasing its counterattacks," the source said.
Israeli strikes kill 120 in Gaza, damage hospital - medics
Twelve medical staff have been wounded and equipment damaged at the hospital, which is now barely operational, director says.
Putin vows more tests of hypersonic missile
Tensions are continuing to rise in Ukraine, raising concerns the nearly three-year-long war will become a global conflict.
Peacekeepers injured in Lebanon
Four Italian UN peacekeepers wounded by Hezbollah rocket fire on the same day an Israeli strike killed a Lebanese hospital director.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 22 November 2024
On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister… Audio
Putin open to Trump ceasefire negotiations for Ukraine
Experts close to the Kremlin say a ceasefire deal is possible despite numerous complexities.
Veteran's final act of 'selfless service' sparks change
Sir Wira Gardiner made a claim in 2021 to have his brain tumour treated as a defence service-related condition.
Moscow says Ukraine fired US-supplied missiles into Russia
Moscow says Ukraine has fired US-supplied long-range missiles into the country, less than two days after Washington gave its permission for such attacks. Correspondent in Kyiv Megumi Lim spoke to… Audio
Nearly 100 food aid trucks violently looted in Gaza, UN agencies say
It is one of the worst aid losses during 13 months of war in the enclave, where hunger is deepening,
