War
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party's membership has voted unanimously to kick Darleen Tana out of Parliament, there are reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar had been leader… Audio
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed, Israel says
US officials have speculated his death could be one of the best chances of bringing the Israel-Hamas war to an end.
Ukraine holds new online conference on peace, calls for revised security system
Ukraine is calling for a new international security system to prevent future instances of armed aggression.
Lebanon says 21 killed in strike on Christian-majority village
The Lebanon's health ministry says DNA tests are being conducted to identify body parts.
UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base, Israel gives different account
The United Nations says Israeli tanks burst through the gates of a base of its peacekeeping force, the latest accusation of Israeli violations and attacks denounced by its own allies.
Israel orders evacuation of more southern Lebanese towns
At least 15 people were killed and 37 wounded in Israeli strikes across three different areas in Lebanon.
Iran engages in urgent diplomacy as it braces for Israel’s response to missile attacks
Iran's government has been engaging in urgent diplomatic efforts with countries in the Middle East to gauge whether they can reduce the scale of Israel's response to its missile attack.
The Humanitarian toll in Lebanon
UNICEF is extremely concerned about the rising death tolls and climbing number of people forced from their homes in both Gaza and Lebanon. Audio
US urges restraint
The United States has urged Israel to ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers after Israel fired on UN bases in Lebanon this week, injuring two peacekeepers. Audio
Senior Hezbollah official survives Israeli assassination attempt, sources say
Wafiq Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit, was targeted by Israel on but survived, security sources say.
US President chats with Israel PM for first time in two months
US President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held a much-anticipated 30-minute phone call, their first contact in two months. Middle East correspondent Rania Abouzeid… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui, the government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency… Audio
Israel and Hezbollah clash in South East Lebanon
As Israel intensifies its ground offensive in Lebanon, fierce clashes are being reported between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in South East Lebanon. Middle East Correspondent Rania Abouzeid spoke to… Audio
Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, Hamas vows to rise again
One year on from the attacks on Israeli settlements, Hamas has vowed to rise 'like a phoenix'.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower
He would not rule out using them if attacked, but said North Korea had "absolutely no intention" of attacking the South first.
One year of conflict in Gaza
Mike Seawright, executive director and founder of New Zealand aid group ReliefAid, shares the difficulties of getting food, water and medical supplies into Gaza one year into the war in the Middle… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Audio
Two ceremonies show Israel's conflicting narratives over 7 October
One commemoration of the 7 October assault will be a live, public ceremony held at a large venue in Tel Aviv. The other will be a pre-recorded televised tribute.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
One year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel
Days later, Israel announced it was at war, and began a brutal, long-term retaliation on the militant group in Gaza. Audio