War
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
Ukraine 'defiant' against Russia and will continue to fight: Ambassador
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Ukraine is defiant against Russia and will continue to fight, as the country marks the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Vasyl… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
On today's episode, China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts", Monday marks… Audio
Zelenskyy says he would resign if it brought peace to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would give up his presidency in exchange for Ukraine's Nato membership, adding he would resign if it brought about peace in the country. BBC Kyiv… Audio
Three years since Russia invaded Ukraine
Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Over the weekend, hundreds gathered throughout the country to commemorate the anniversary, including at Civic Square in Wellington and Silo Park… Audio
Hamas to free six more Gaza hostages
It comes after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder of novelist Salman Rushdie
The writer was stabbed multiple times in the head, neck, torso and left hand in 2022.
Israel says Shiri Bibas not among bodies returned from Gaza
Israeli military says two of four bodies handed over were Shiri Bibas' young sons.
US envoy meets Zelensky after Trump slams Ukraine
There has been no immediate word from either side on the outcome of the talks.
'We feel betrayed': Ukrainian reactions to Trumps recent war of words
Mahi for Ukraine spokesperson and Ukrainian New Zealand resident both say people are shock by Trump's actions and words.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
On today's episode, the Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes, Russia and the US have… Audio
Aid worker in Ukraine on conditions in country
An aid worker on the ground in Kyiv says humanitarian conditions are becoming increasingly dire after three years of war. World Vision's response director in Ukraine and Moldova Arman Grigoryan spoke… Audio
Russia and US conclude talks over Ukraine war
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US and Russia conclude first talk since Ukraine invasion
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. The Americans said the four-and-a-half hour talks were an exploratory session to establish… Audio
US, Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia
The conversation could pave the way for a summit between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how… Audio
Govt open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers
The government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached. Wayne Mapp was the defence minister between 2008 and 2011 and he spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Govt would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
The Prime Minister says the government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if there is a peace deal struck with Russia. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Barred from US-Russia talks on Ukraine, Europe scrambles for response with Paris talks
The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark - as well as top officials from NATO and the European Union - arrived in the French capital for crisis…