Conflict
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio
Putin backs Ukraine ceasefire, with caveats
The Russian president says details need to be sorted, in what may be the biggest hope to end the conflict. Audio
Putin orders Kursk troops to expel last of Ukraine's forces
President Vladimir Putin visited troops in Russia's western Kursk region shortly after Washington asked him to consider a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine.
Trump cites positive messages on potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
The US president says his officials are heading to Russia to discuss a US-Ukraine agreement on a possible pathway to peace talks.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
In today's episode, the school lunch programme saga continues to dominate headlines. In the most recent development - Libelle - one of the companies contracted to make 125,000 lunches has gone into… Audio
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire deal
The agreement, negotiated by the United States, also includes the US immediately lifting its pause on military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. Waikato University International Law professor Al… Audio
Book review with Phil Vine
Phil Vine reviews One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad published by Text Publishing. Audio
Any NZ peacekeeping in Ukraine would be a 'one-hit wonder' - veteran
A New Zealand military attache has been taking part in talks in Paris about Ukraine peacekeeping, but a soldier who was deployed in Afghanistan says NZ would have to scramble to raise a single… Audio
More than 100 hostages freed in deadly Pakistan train siege
The driver of the train, a police officer and a soldier were killed in the assault, according to sources.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio
Ukraine agrees to immediate, 30-day ceasefire
The ball is now in Russia's court, the US says, as Donald Trump invites Volodymyr Zelensky back to the White House.
Ukraine agrees to 30 day ceasefire
Ukraine's President says a 30-day ceasefire agreed at a Ukraine-US meeting in Saudi Arabia will take effect immediately if Russia accepts it. Audio
NZ would 'struggle' to act as peacekeepers says former major
A former army major says our defence force would scramble to raise a single company to act as peacekepers in Ukraine. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Ukraine launches large drone attack on Russia
The Kremlin has condemned Ukraine's largest drone attack yet on Moscow and other parts of Russia, saying it could spoil what it called a trend towards a peace settlement. The BBC's James Waterhouse… Audio
Army chiefs from 30 countries meet to discuss Ukrainian security
As strikes are exchanged between Russia and Ukraine, France's President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of army chiefs from over 30 countries to address the issue of Ukrainian security… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 March 2025
In today's episode, as New Zealand mulls sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, Australia has just been struck with a stark warning from Russia of "grave consequences" if it… Audio
Russia warns Australia over peacekeepers in Ukraine
As New Zealand mulls sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, Australia has just been struck with a stark warning from Russia of "grave consequences" if it puts boots on the… Audio
US and Ukrainian officials to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia
U.S and Ukrainian officials are set to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia. BBC Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week, Hundreds of thousands are… Audio
Russian missiles kill dozens in Ukraine
Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse… Audio
