War
Experts cite legal gaps in Trump's minerals deal with Ukraine
A draft of the deal seen by Reuters outlines the creation of a joint US-Ukraine-managed 'Reconstruction Investment Fund'.
Seven injured in ramming attack at Israeli bus stop
Israeli police said the suspect was a Palestinian from the West Bank - Israel sent tanks there for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
February 25 1943: Featherston's darkest day
On this day in 1943, 48 Japanese prisoners of war and one New Zealand guard were killed at the POW Camp just outside the Wairarapa town of Featherston. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
International relations expert on Russia-Ukraine war
An international relations expert says the anniversary of the Russia - Ukraine conflict raises questions about the possibility of achieving a "fair peace." Professor Rouben Azizian spoke to Alexa… Audio
World leaders meet in Kyiv for peace summit
It's been three years since the war in Ukraine began - and world leaders have met in Kyiv for a peace summit. Kyiv correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
Ukraine 'defiant' against Russia and will continue to fight: Ambassador
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Ukraine is defiant against Russia and will continue to fight, as the country marks the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Vasyl… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
On today's episode, China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts", Monday marks… Audio
Zelenskyy says he would resign if it brought peace to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would give up his presidency in exchange for Ukraine's Nato membership, adding he would resign if it brought about peace in the country. BBC Kyiv… Audio
Three years since Russia invaded Ukraine
Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Over the weekend, hundreds gathered throughout the country to commemorate the anniversary, including at Civic Square in Wellington and Silo Park… Audio
Hamas to free six more Gaza hostages
It comes after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of novelist Salman Rushdie
The writer was stabbed multiple times in the head, neck, torso and left hand in 2022.
Israel says Shiri Bibas not among bodies returned from Gaza
Israeli military says two of four bodies handed over were Shiri Bibas' young sons.
US envoy meets Zelensky after Trump slams Ukraine
There has been no immediate word from either side on the outcome of the talks.
'We feel betrayed': Ukrainian reactions to Trump's recent war of words
Mahi for Ukraine spokesperson and Ukrainian New Zealand resident both say people are shock by Trump's actions and words.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
On today's episode, the Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes, Russia and the US have… Audio
Aid worker in Ukraine on conditions in country
An aid worker on the ground in Kyiv says humanitarian conditions are becoming increasingly dire after three years of war. World Vision's response director in Ukraine and Moldova Arman Grigoryan spoke… Audio