War
Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
The well-known Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Al-Sharif, 28, is reportedly among the dead.
Gaza hostage families call for nationwide strike
It comes after Israeli security cabinet decided to expand the war and take over Gaza City.
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's new Gaza plan
Protesters demand an end to war in Gaza war and the release of hostages as Netanyahu faces criticism from allies over a new Gaza plan.
UK arrests hundreds backing banned pro-Palestine group
At least 365 protesters have been arrested in London for calling for a government ban on the Palestine Action group to be lifted.
Zelensky rejects surrendering territory ahead of Trump-Putin talks
Details of the potential deal have yet to be announced, but Trump said it would involve "some swapping of territories".
Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia
It comes just days after the countries agreed to a ceasefire following a violent five day clash.
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war, 80 years after A-bomb
Thousands have bowed their heads in prayer in Nagasaki to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing, as the mayor warned that current global conflicts could push the world again into…
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Alaska next week
US officials have briefed European leaders on a plan offered by Putin to halt the war in Ukraine in exchange for significant territorial concessions by Kyiv.
Israeli Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jeff Halper
Long-time Israeli peace activist Jeff Halper and his Palestinian counterpart, Issa Amro, have been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Audio
The man who survived both atomic bombs
There are not many people who have survived a nuclear attack. There is only one person who officially survived two.
Will New Zealand move with the tide over Gaza?
With starvation reaching crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted.
Will NZ move with the tide over Gaza?
With starvation reaching a crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted Audio
How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter
Chinese-made J-10s helped Pakistan shoot down one of India's prized Rafale fighters in the biggest air clash in decades.
'You could read the news and not know anything about te reo Māori'
Mike McRoberts was all set for a career in law when a taste of the RNZ newsroom in the 1980s set him on the path to a career in journalism.
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine hit record high
Russia fired 6297 long-range drones at Ukraine in July, as ceasefire talks continued to stall.
What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
Explainer - World leaders are moving toward accepting the idea of Palestinian statehood. What does it mean if New Zealand does? Audio
Islamic Jihad publishes video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
AFP has not immediately been able to confirm the authenticity of the video nor the date it was filmed.
US special envoy to meet Israeli PM
The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is meeting the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to revive ceasefire talks and address desperate humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Correspondent Nick… Audio
Trump's envoy in Israel as Gaza criticism mounts
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks in Israel on ways to end the crisis in Gaza.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 July 2025
In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the… Audio