War
US urges restraint
The United States has urged Israel to ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers after Israel fired on UN bases in Lebanon this week, injuring two peacekeepers. Audio
Senior Hezbollah official survives Israeli assassination attempt, sources say
Wafiq Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit, was targeted by Israel on but survived, security sources say.
US President chats with Israel PM for first time in two months
US President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held a much-anticipated 30-minute phone call, their first contact in two months. Middle East correspondent Rania Abouzeid… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui, the government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency… Audio
Israel and Hezbollah clash in South East Lebanon
As Israel intensifies its ground offensive in Lebanon, fierce clashes are being reported between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in South East Lebanon. Middle East Correspondent Rania Abouzeid spoke to… Audio
Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, Hamas vows to rise again
One year on from the attacks on Israeli settlements, Hamas has vowed to rise 'like a phoenix'.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower
He would not rule out using them if attacked, but said North Korea had "absolutely no intention" of attacking the South first.
One year of conflict in Gaza
Mike Seawright, executive director and founder of New Zealand aid group ReliefAid, shares the difficulties of getting food, water and medical supplies into Gaza one year into the war in the Middle… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Audio
Two ceremonies show Israel's conflicting narratives over 7 October
One commemoration of the 7 October assault will be a live, public ceremony held at a large venue in Tel Aviv. The other will be a pre-recorded televised tribute.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
One year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel
Days later, Israel announced it was at war, and began a brutal, long-term retaliation on the militant group in Gaza. Audio
One year anniversary of Hamas' Oct 7 attacks
It has been one year since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
At least 24 killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza mosque and school
At least 24 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes targeted a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip.
Thousands protest around the world demanding end to bloodshed in Gaza
About 40,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London, while thousands also gathered in Paris, Rome, Manila, Cape Town and New York City.
Hezbollah heir apparent Safieddine out of contact after strikes
A high-level Hezbollah source said that contact with the group's potential next leader, had been lost following Israeli strikes this week.
The latest from Lebanon
More airstrikes have been reported in southern Beirut and Lebanon, as Israel tells people in more than 30 southern villages to evacuate. Audio
Israel strikes Beirut suburb, Hezbollah keeps up cross-border fire
Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
On today's episode, the Israeli Defence Force says it is sending more troops to join its efforts on the ground, Ngapuhi hapu want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their… Audio
Lebanese NZers concerned for family in Lebanon
Rachelle Wright left Lebanon in the 1980s but her family remains in Antelias, just five kilometres from Beirut. Wright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
