Conflict
NZ drone operator in Ukraine on ceasefire talks
A New Zealand drone operator fighting with Ukrainian forces against Russian invaders says talk of a ceasefire only intensifies the fighting. Jordan O'Brien spoke to the RNZ interview show 30 With… Audio
Partial ceasefire in Black Sea between Russia - Ukraine agreed
The United States has agreed a partial ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea following talks in Saudi Arabia. Correspondent Will Denselow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US says Russia, Ukraine agree to end Black Sea military action
However, the Russian Foreign Minister gave no sign that Moscow was closer to agreeing to a wider ceasefire.
Jordan O'Brien
NZ soldier, Jordan O'Brien, on what its like to be hunted by swarms of heat seeking drones. Plus, the brutal tactics Russia uses to recruit more soldiers and what Ukrainians think of recent peace… Video, Audio
Protests sweep Turkish cities as Istanbul mayor appears in court
Police in Istanbul have fired tear gas and pepper spray at protesters demonstrating the arrest of the city's popular mayor - a potential challenger to President Tayyip Erdogan, who appeared in a…
'Israel is very close to civil war': Netanyahu's turbulent week
Protestors have camped outside the home of the Israeli Prime Minister and he has taken his country back to war, but these are just some of the major issues "King Bibi" must deal with. Audio
Two-month truce in Gaza shattered
In defending the renewed bombing campaign Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas and said it was rearming itself. In turn Hamas, in the past 24 hours has launched rockets at Tel Aviv -… Audio
Excavating a historical waka, and the story that goes with it
The discovery of a waka buried on the coastline of Rekohu/ Chatham Islands has caused a century-old tension to resurface. Audio
Threats against Sydney mosques reference Christchurch attacks
"The fact anyone is referencing that sort of horrific incident is something we're taking very seriously," police say.
Israel strikes Gaza for second night as ceasefire shattered
Israel has hit Gaza for a second night, a day after its devastating bombardment which ended the fragile truce with Hamas. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Very much on track': Trump and Zelensky talk truce
However, Ukraine and Russia are both accusing each other of attacks on energy infrastructure as hundreds of prisoners of war are exchanged. Audio
Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
The Greens co-leader says just six government MPs could get her member's bill imposing sanctions into Parliament, skipping the biscuit tin.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 March 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are meeting now in what Peters has described a "dramatically changed" American diplomatic… Audio
Trump, Putin agree to 'limited' 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
In a two-hour phone call, the presidents agreed to halt attacks on energy sources and infrastructure, and promised to begin work on a peace plan "immediately". Audio
Israeli strikes kill more than 400 in Gaza, Palestinians say
"It was a night of hell. It felt like the first days of the war," one woman said. Audio
Trump and Putin have phone call to discuss how to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have wrapped up a highly anticipated phone call on how to bring an end to the war with Ukraine. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Over 400 Palestinians killed in attacks on Gaza
Over four-hundred Palestinians have been killed after Israel launched extensive attacks on Gaza on Tuesday night. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
On today's episode, The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term, Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington… Audio
PM Luxon reaffirms NZ support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed New Zealand's support for Ukraine after a call with other leaders about the Coalition of the Willing partnership over the weekend. Josh Wineera, an… Audio
PM Luxon takes part in Coalition of the Willing call
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a call with other leaders of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. Audio
