War
Iran fires hundreds of missiles at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
Israel's military says Iran's missile attack is over and citizens can now leave shelters. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann from Tel Aviv. Audio
Iran launches missiles at Israel
Missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq and Yemen… Audio
Israel begins ground operation in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has warned 27 villages in Southern Lebanon to evacuate. The warnings come as Israel launches what it says is "a limited ground operation" and "localized raids" in southern Lebanon… Audio
Iran fires missiles at Israel
The US was warning an Iranian attack could be at least as large as a strike that Tehran staged earlier this year.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 October 2024
In today's episode, earlier this year Foodstuffs proposed bringing the North and South Island divisions together to create a national cooperative, but the Commerce Commission declined the proposal… Audio
One million displaced in Lebanon: World Vision
Israeli military says it has begun limited, localised and targeted raids against Hezbollah targets in the border area of southern Lebanon. The operations director for the aid agency, World Vision in… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 October 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister is standing by his Associate Health Minister despite concerns she made policy decisions that would benefit tobacco company Philip Morris the most, the Resources… Audio
Middle East correspondent on Israel's planned incursion of Lebanon
There's mounting evidence that Israel may be about to launch a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Audio
Israel planning ground invasion of Lebanon: US officials
US officials say Israel plans to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon. Correspondent Amelie David spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio
Call for apology from Labour MP after social media post taken down
Damien O'Connor has removed a social media post he shared that seems to justify Hamas' 7 October attack on Israel, but has not apologised.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio
More killed in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes continue
Lebanon's Health Ministry says another 21 people have been killed and 47 injured in an airstrike in the eastern Baalbek-Hermal region overnight. Israel says its striking Hezbollah strongholds… Audio
Nine dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine hospital
"Loitering munitions" - or suicide drones - hit the Saint Panteleimon Clinical Hospital in two attacks 45 minutes apart, the UN said.
Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah chief Nasrallah
Israeli forces have killed Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, they announced a day after an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Putin nuclear comments 'irresponsible' - US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Russian President Vladimir Putin's warning to the West about nuclear weapons use irresponsible and poorly timed.
US pushes for ceasefire despite continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon
The White House wants a 21-day ceasefire with the US defence minister saying a diplomatic solution is still possible. Audio
Israel rejects proposals for Lebanon ceasefire
Israel has rejected French and U-S proposals for a 21 day ceasefire in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Correspondent in Beirut, Amélie David, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Palestinian President speaks to UN General Assembly
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged the U.N. General Assembly overnight to stop the war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants, saying Israel had almost entirely… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown, iwi affiliation data released today on the Maori… Audio
Israel ramps up attacks on Lebanon
Israel's army chief has given his clearest indication yet that the country is preparing for a ground invasion into Lebanon. Henri Bou-Saab spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
