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'You could read the news and not know anything about te reo Māori'
Mike McRoberts was all set for a career in law when a taste of the RNZ newsroom in the 1980s set him on the path to a career in journalism.
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine hit record high
Russia fired 6297 long-range drones at Ukraine in July, as ceasefire talks continued to stall.
What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
Explainer - World leaders are moving toward accepting the idea of Palestinian statehood. What does it mean if New Zealand does? Audio
Islamic Jihad publishes video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
AFP has not immediately been able to confirm the authenticity of the video nor the date it was filmed.
US special envoy to meet Israeli PM
The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is meeting the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to revive ceasefire talks and address desperate humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Correspondent Nick… Audio
Trump's envoy in Israel as Gaza criticism mounts
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks in Israel on ways to end the crisis in Gaza.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 July 2025
In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the… Audio
UK to recognise Palestine at UN if conditions met
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise the Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, but that recognition is conditional. Physicians for Human Rights Israel… Audio
Save The Children on need for aid in Gaza
Donald Trump said there is "real starvation" in Gaza, in response to earlier comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there was no such thing. Save The Children head of… Audio
Israel resumes airdrop aid to Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Israeli military spokesperson says airdrops will include aid pallets containing flour, sugar and canned food.
Watch: Inside Russia's secret drone superfactory
Once shrouded in secrecy, Russia ramps up drone production at Alabuga, now recruiting teens and eyeing global exports amid its war on Ukraine.
Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls
At least 30 people are dead and more than 130,000 displaced in the worst fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in more than a decade.
France will recognise State of Palestine, Macron says
President Emmanuel Macron said his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.
NZ's WWI cyclist corps exhibition opens in Le Quesnoy
As the Tour de France comes to an end, a museum in France remembers our World War 1 Cycle Corps, Nathan speaks to curator Elizabeth Wratislav Audio
Family of five among 100 killed in 24 hours in Gaza
The Al-Shaer family went to bed hungry at their home in Gaza City. An Israeli airstrike killed them in their sleep. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Audio
The WW2 logbook with a fascinating story
The Airforce Museum in Christchurch regularly receives donations of WW2 memorabilia. But a recent donation stood out, a log book belonging to Sargent Charles Kronk. It had a big gash in the top… Audio
US asks NZ to help prepare for future space wars
America is asking more from its military allies and partners to prepare for future space wars, and New Zealand is on board. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
RSA re-launches with focus on younger veterans
The Royal New Zealand RSA re-launched itself at Parliament on Tuesday night, focusing on connecting better with younger veterans, while continuing to honour those who served in earlier wars. RSA board… Audio
'Gaza not a religious issue': Advocates split on govt harmony accord
Some of New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish leaders have signed a harmony and peace accord, but not everyone's happy with the idea.
