Conflict
'Absolute must': Luxon draws line as Israel fires back over criticism
The PM says Hamas must play no part in a Palestinian state, as Israeli politicians hit back over his criticism of Netanyahu.
Trump says Putin has fooled a long list of US presidents. Is he one of them?
Analysis: Now the Russian leader gets a prize - a summit that catapults him back onto the world stage.
'Very severe consequences': Trump threatens Putin
Asked if that meant new sanctions or tariffs, the US President refused to say.
Is the UN still fit for purpose?
The United Nations was created in 1945, after the end of World War II. Fast forward to today, is it remaining true to its founding document, the UN Charter? Audio
'Unfolding genocide': Helen Clark visits Gaza border
The former prime minister is at the Rafah border crossing with former Irish President Mary Robinson. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 August 2025
In today's episode, Labour's had a bump in the latest political poll - up four points in the One News Verian poll - nipping at National's heels; New Zealand is fast becoming one of the last western… Audio
Six journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
The well-known Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Al-Sharif, 28, is reportedly among the dead.
Gaza hostage families call for nationwide strike
It comes after Israeli security cabinet decided to expand the war and take over Gaza City.
Japanese anime flag becomes symbol of Indonesia resistance
Social media users say they chose the Jolly Roger flag, because it symbolised courage and rebellion against oppression.
Can Trump and Putin make headway?
Trump says Ukraine will need to make territorial concessions to stop the war. Ukraine doesn't agree. What will likely happen? Audio
Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia
It comes just days after the countries agreed to a ceasefire following a violent five day clash.
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war, 80 years after A-bomb
Thousands have bowed their heads in prayer in Nagasaki to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing, as the mayor warned that current global conflicts could push the world again into…
Israeli Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jeff Halper
Long-time Israeli peace activist Jeff Halper and his Palestinian counterpart, Issa Amro, have been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Audio
Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza
It comes despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war. Audio
Gaps emerge over potential Trump-Putin summit
Analysis: While the Kremlin claimed a meeting next week was all but agreed to, the US says nothing has been finalised.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 August 2025
In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a… Audio
Israeli PM plans for full occupation of Gaza
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a meeting of his security cabinet, to discuss the occupation of Gaza. Senior Correspondent for Reuters in Israel Alexander Cornwell spoke to… Audio
Gaza civil defence says 20 killed by overturned aid truck
The incident occuurred while the truck was driving on an unsafe road that Israel had previously bombed, a spokesperson said.
How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter
Chinese-made J-10s helped Pakistan shoot down one of India's prized Rafale fighters in the biggest air clash in decades.