War
Russian missile, drone attack kills eight in Ukraine capital
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack on Kyiv was in clear disregard for peace negotiations.
Israel strikes Yemen after Houthis fire new type of missile
An Israeli air force official, claimed the furthest target was approximately 2000km from Israel.
Israeli strike on hospital in Gaza kills at least 20
Twenty people - including five journalists - have been killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza. Jerusalem correspondent for The National, a Dubai based English language news… Audio
UNICEF warns of escalating famine in Gaza if no ceasefire
Humanitarian groups say the number of people in Gaza trapped in famine will escalate if there isn't an immediate ceasefire. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Spy agencies quiet on reported US blocking of Five Eyes intel sharing
New Zealand spy agencies are refusing to say if they have been blocked from getting intelligence about the Ukraine-Russia peace process.
Ukraine drone hits Russian nuclear plant, sparks huge fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal
A Ukraine drone attack on Russia forced a sharp fall in the capacity of a reactor at one of Russia's biggest nuclear power plants.
Famine declaration will not speed up Palestinian state decision - Luxon
The Prime Minister has not confirmed whether New Zealand will recognise a Palestinian state.
'We threw hand grenades': Russian kids taste military training
The camp involved 83 Russian children aged 8-17.
'Now, now, now': Save the Children NZ urges end to Gaza blockade
Save the Children New Zealand says its medical teams in Gaza are facing famine alongside the people they're trying to help.
Latest from Gaza
A UN-backed body has confirmed there is famine in Gaza City. The report has been labelled an "outright lie" by Israel. Audio
Trump ramps up rhetoric as Russia-Ukraine peace talks stall
The US President appeared to offer a rationale for Ukraine to go on offence against Russia, notable rhetoric as the momentum around peace talks has stalled.
Israel begins first stages of offensive on Gaza city
Israel has begun the first stages of its controversial offensive on Gaza city. The Israeli government believes it is one of the last Hamas strongholds, and where the remaining hostages are thought to… Audio
Donbas: The object of Putin's desire and the crux Ukraine war
As negotiations over a potential deal to end the war intensify, much of the discussion has centred around a part of the country's east.
North Korea's Kim calls for rapid nuclear buildup amid US-South Korea exercises
Kim Jong Un calls US-South Korea drills a war provocation as the North Korean nuclear programme will be discussed at the upcoming South Korea-US summit.
Leaked audio reveals ex-Israeli military chief calling 50,000 deaths in Gaza 'necessary'
The former head of Israeli military intelligence can be heard saying the deaths are "necessary and required for future generations".
European leaders to join Zelensky in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal
European leaders will join Volodymyr Zelensky to meet Donald Trump in Washington, seeking to shore up Zelensky's position. Audio
Israeli military prepares to relocate residents to southern Gaza, spokesperson says
The Israeli military will provide residents with tents and other equipment ahead of relocating them from combat zones to "safe" ones.
Trump tells Zelensky Russia is 'very big power' and Ukraine isn't
US President Donald Trump says Ukraine should make a deal to end the war - including giving up territory.
Dr Robert Patman on Israel and Palestine
A series of rallies and vigils are being held around the country today in a 'national day of action' planned by Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. Audio
RNZAF marks 80 years
Today marks eighty years since VJ Day - Victory over Japan Day - when Japan surrendered and World War Two ended. As well as the end of World War Two the, the date also marks the formation of the Royal… Audio
