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Trump gives Hamas three days to respond to peace plan
Hamas is reviewing a 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump says Gaza peace deal is 'beyond very close'
US President Donald Trump says a Gaza peace deal is "beyond very close", after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hipkins slams govt over refusal to recognise Palestine
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership. Mr Hipkins spoke to Corin… Audio
Trump hopeful for Gaza peace deal after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, as he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Correspondent… Audio
Kiwis 'can be proud' NZ isn't recognising Palestine yet - Luxon
New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio
Priests chain themselves to MP's Auckland office over Gaza stance
An Anglican priest chained to MP Erica Stanford's Auckland electorate office says they will stay there until they get an audience.
Israel welcomes NZ’s decision to delay Palestinian recognition
Israel is pleased the New Zealand government has decided now is not the time to recognise a Palestinian state. Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand, Alon Roth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ faces reputational hit over Palestine stance
An international relations expert says New Zealand will take a reputational hit internationally following its decision not to recognise Palestine as a state. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
Ukraine hit by 12-hour Russian aerial attack
In Ukraine - four people have been killed, and at least 70 others injured, in an aerial attack by Russia that lasted more than twelve hours. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to… Audio
Backlash over NZ’s refusal to recognise Palestine at UN
The government is being criticised for its decision not to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly last week. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann from New York Audio
Israel's ambassador to NZ praises Peters after UN speech
Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.
'Blood still boiling': NZ Palestinian in disbelief over Peters' UN speech
A Palestinian man is angry at New Zealand's failure to recognise Palestine as a state.
New Zealand says no to recognising Palestine, for now
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position.
Humanitarian workers targeted in Russia-Ukraine war - NZ charity founder
He says swarms of drones have changed the war beyond recognition.
Netanyahu speech sparks walkout at UN
He accused Palestinian supporters of sending the message that "murdering Jews pays off."
Trump says Gaza deal near, hostages could soon be freed
"It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it's a deal that gets the hostages back, it's going to be a deal that ends the war."
Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank
Trump addressed the topic after what he described as a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza conflict.
'We're here to answer for ourselves': Peters refuses to be drawn on Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has refused to be drawn over whether New Zealand will join nations taking steps to formally recognised a Palestinian state. New Zealand is among a dwindling... Audio
Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon
Israel military said it killed a Hezbollah member and "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals".
Here Now - Sanctions for Mon 22 Sep 2025
More than a quarter of a million people have been displaced from Gaza City in the last month, according to figures from the UN, with tens of thousands more forced to flee makeshift homes and shelters… Audio
