World Politics
'Running out of patience': Peters lashes Israel over aid
The Foreign Affairs Minister says it's "intolerable" supplies into Gaza have been blocked for weeks: "We've just simply had enough of it". Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on calls to resume aid into Gaza
The UN is warning that 14,000 babies are estimated to be suffering severe acute malnutrition in Gaza - and ideally they need to get supplies within 48 hours. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters… Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick
Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it would take for them to join forces with National . Audio
'Sexcapades, Drug Hazes and Terrorist Attacks': Life in a fortified compound
Dr Sam Mackay interviewed 36 expatriates who lived and worked in Kabul's fortified compounds- including three Kiwis - and presented his findings in his thesis: 'Sexcapades, Drug Hazes and Terrorist… Audio
Ben McKay on Tasmania's political fallout
Nights heads over to Tasmania, where the fallout from the election continues. Pacific Editor at Australian Associated Press, Ben McKay joins Emile Donovan to explain more about what's going on across… Audio
UK correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to share British news and provincial hijinks: from a pivotal UK-EU summit, to a female contender for the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a Kiwi making the UK rich… Audio
Australia's Liberal Party and National Party coalition implodes
After a humiliating election defeat, the historic coalition between the Liberal Party and the National Party has imploded. The extraordinary split between the two conservative parties leaves Australia… Audio
NZ joins call for Israel to allow full resumption of aid to Gaza
The joint statement said food, medicines and essential supplies were exhausted and the population faced starvation.
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
BBC World journalist Pete Ross joins Emile Donovan to explain the big events making headlines internationally, including the latest from Gaza, Europe and United Kingdom's first summit since Brexit… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the Parliamentary debate of unprecedented suspensions handed down to three Te Pāti Māori MPs has the potential to bring the House to a grinding halt ahead of Thursday's Budget… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
How will in-custody mayor govern Filipino city?
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is at the centre of a looming legal battle between the ICC and Philippine jurisdiction over whether he will be allowed to take the oath of office.
With first ride in 'popemobile', Leo XIV starts inaugural ceremony
Tens of thousands, including dozens of world leaders, are celebrating the new leader of the world's 1.4. billion Catholics.
Actor Pedro Pascal takes aim at Trump
Once an immigrant and refugee, Hollywood star Pedro Pascal says he stands by the protections that allowed him to grow up in the United States.
Israeli military says it has launched first stages of major offensive in Gaza
Since Thursday the Israeli military has intensified operations across Gaza, killing more than 100 people, as Netanyahu pledged to continue bombings.
America's biggest health insurer is imploding
The crisis engulfing UnitedHealth hit a crescendo.
Ukraine peace process going exactly how Moscow wants it
Analysis: In the end, it's the Kremlin's plan playing out, and there appears to be little the White House will do.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16 May 2025
In today's episode, the Auditor General has issued a scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contracting practices last year, after a day of uncertainty, Ukraine's President Volodymyr… Audio
Trump announces billions in deals during UAE visit, AI agreement signed
The deals equate to over NZ$340 billion.
Australia ramps up travel warnings for USA
The Department of Foreign Affairs has toughened its travel advice for the USA three times in just over a month in response to the Trump administration's increasingly harsh border controls.
