Conflict
At least 20 Palestinians killed in food site crowd crush
At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in a crowd crush at a food distribution site in Khan Younis in the south of Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington's war for the mayoralty: Scandal, strategy and the scramble for power
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull - but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital.
How friendly-fire torpedoed a mayoral campaign
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital. Audio
Ukraine says Russian strikes kills three in the east
A combined Russian strike has killed three people in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said, after US President Donald Trump gave Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2025
In today's episode, three people died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Waiuku in rural Auckland on Tuesday afternoon; The Medical Council says the health system is under strain and it's… Audio
Thousands of Afghans moved to UK after spreadsheet leaked
Thousands of Afghans have been moved to the UK, because a defence ministry official inadvertently leaked their data, and put their lives at risk. Correspondent in London Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Russia responds to Trump's sanction threat
Russia has reacted cooly to US President Donald Trump's threat of sanctions, and his commitment to provide Ukraine with US weapons via NATO. BBC Monitoring's Russia and Ukraine specialist Vitaly… Audio
Trump says he is 'very unhappy' with Russia
US President Donald Trump says he is 'very very unhappy' with Russia, and will impose 'very severe' secondary tariffs of 100 percent if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days… Audio
Death toll in Gaza passes 58,000
The death toll in Gaza has passed 58,000, according to the health ministry there. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Latest from the Ukraine and Russia
The UN's Human-Rights-Monitoring-Mission in Ukraine says June saw the highest monthly civilian casualties in three years, with 232 people killed. Audio
Russian drones swarm Kyiv in apparent shift of tactics
At least two people were killed, including a 22-year-old police officer and more than a dozen were wounded in the attacks, according to authorities.
Israeli strike kills children near Gaza clinic
An Israeli airstrike hit Palestinians near a medical centre in Gaza, killing 10 children and six adults, as ceasefire talks dragged on with no immediate deal expected.
Russia found responsible for shooting down flight MH17
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the reaction to the news that the European Court of Human Rights has found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight… Audio
Desperate Gaza doctors cram several babies into one incubator
It comes as hospitals warn that fuel shortages are forcing them to shut off vital services, putting patients' lives at risk.
Pope Leo meets Zelensky, offers to host Ukraine peace talks
The Ukrainian leader is in Italy to attend a conference dedicated to Ukraine's recovery and long-term reconstruction following Russia's invasion.
Israel plans to hold Gaza's population in one city - reports
Eventuallythe entire population of Gaza - more than 2m people - will be held in the zone, the defence minister says. Audio
'Transit Areas' to resettle Palestinians in Gaza proposed
A proposal bearing the name of a controversial US-backed aid group describes a plan to build large-scale camps.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington DC
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington DC ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Gaza truce talks to resume
Public pressure is mounting on Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a permanent ceasefire and end the war in Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Alexander Cornwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Russia launches record Kyiv drone strike following Trump-Putin call
Ukrainian officials say the aerial assault is one of the worst attacks of the three-year conflict. Audio
