War
What has happened in the tech attacks in Lebanon?
Earlier this week two separate organised attacks took place in Lebanon. Mohamed Hassan is a journalist from Auckland and Cairo and explains what happened. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 September
On today's episode, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible, the… Audio
NZ votes for UN resolution demanding Israel leave Gaza
New Zealand has voted for a United Nations resolution, calling Israel to end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory". Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Explosions kill more than 30 in Lebanon
The head of Hezbollah says Israel has "crossed all boundaries and red lines" following a wave of explosions targeting handheld devices in Lebanon that killed more than thirty people. Journalist Rania… Audio
US respond to Lebanon attacks
A second wave of synchonised explosions in Lebanon overnight is escalating tensions in the Middle East, and increasing pressure on the U.S for its role in Israel/Gaza ceasefire talks. Walkie-talkies… Audio
Lebanon hit by second attack in 24 hours
Lebanon has been hit by a second attack in 24 hours, this time using exploding walkie talkies. Journalist Séamus Malekafzali spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio
Devices rigged to explode in Lebanon
Further explosions have taken place throughout Lebanon overnight, following yesterday's deadly coordinated pager attack that left 12 dead and thousands more injured. Military technology journalist… Audio
Israel has not accepted responsibility for pager attacks
Further explosions have taken place throughout Lebanon overnight, following yesterday's deadly coordinated pager attack that left 12 dead and thousands more injured. Middle East correspondent for The… Audio
New poll shows support for recognising Palestinian statehood, sanctioning Israel
While Israel's embassy questioned the poll's neutrality, the Foreign Affairs Minister said it was a matter of "when, not if" for Palestinian statehood. Audio
10 Palestinians killed in strike, Israel says targeted Hamas commander
At least 10 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian media reported, and the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas commander. The strike hit...
'This is ugly': Pope speaks out on Gaza school bombings
In an interview on a flight back to Europe, the Pope also said US Catholics would have to "choose the lesser evil" when they vote in November.
Is NZ intelligence helping Israel wage war in Gaza? Lawyers call for inquiry
In a letter to the inspector-general of intelligence and security, they said the country was in danger of aiding international crimes.
UN Palestinian refugee agency says six staffers killed in two air strikes in Gaza
It is the highest death toll among its staff in a single incident, UNRWA says.
In Kyiv, US and UK diplomats offer aid but no breakthrough on strikes into Russia
The visit was interrupted by air raid warnings and unveiled new support but no breakthrough on the long-range strikes into Russia that are desperately wanted by Ukraine.
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza tent camp - local agency
Missiles set tents ablaze inside a 'humanitarian zone', but Israel says it hit a Hamas command centre.
Australian links revealed in global defence company scandal
An American weapons company made illegal technology transfers to Australia at the same time some of its staff members breached strict US regulations by taking their work laptops containing sensitive…
At least 50 dead after Russian missile strike on Ukraine
Fifty-one people are believed to be dead and almost 200 wounded after a Russian missile strike on central Ukraine. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Protests grip Israel after six hostages killed in Gaza
It comes as frustration mounts with the country's leadership for failing to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives.
Ukraine: Zelenskiy presses US to greenlight deeper strikes into Russia
Washington has provided Ukraine with more than NZ$80 billion worth of military aid since 2022, but has limited the use of its weapons to Ukrainian soil.
UN food agency vehicle fired on in Gaza
It said at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint.
