Conflict
Save The Children on need for aid in Gaza
Donald Trump said there is "real starvation" in Gaza, in response to earlier comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there was no such thing. Save The Children head of… Audio
Drawing a line between threat and oppression
Rights groups are concerned a government spotlight on terror laws will see protest, freedom of speech and advocacy endangered.
Balancing risk with overreach in our terror laws
Rights groups are concerned a government spotlight on terror laws will see protest, freedom of speech and advocacy endangered Audio
Israel resumes airdrop aid to Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Israeli military spokesperson says airdrops will include aid pallets containing flour, sugar and canned food.
Jack Watling: Drones and the Future of Warfare
Dr Jack Watling joins Jim to look at how the use of drones is transforming the battlefield. Audio
Watch: Inside Russia's secret drone superfactory
Once shrouded in secrecy, Russia ramps up drone production at Alabuga, now recruiting teens and eyeing global exports amid its war on Ukraine.
Netanyahu, Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
They say it has become clear that the Palestinian militants do not want a deal.
Update on the Middle East
This week more than 100 international aid organisations have warned of mass starvation in Gaza. Audio
Why is the Thai-Cambodian border so contentious?
Explainer - Deadly violence has flared up once again, reigniting a long-running but little-known dispute.
MFAT advises travellers to avoid Thailand-Cambodia land border
At least 12 people have been reported dead in the ongoing conflict between the countries.
Eleven Thai civilians killed in Cambodian shelling
Armed clashes have broken out between the militaries of the Southeast Asian neighbours.
Aid agencies warning mass starvation spreading in Gaza
More than 100 aid agencies warn that "mass starvation" is spreading across Gaza. UNRWA communications director Juliette Touma spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Audio
US asks NZ to help prepare for future space wars
America is asking more from its military allies and partners to prepare for future space wars, and New Zealand is on board. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Six-week-old baby among famine deaths in Gaza
Malnutrition is now killing Palestinians faster than at any point in the 21-month war.
'Gaza not a religious issue': Advocates split on govt harmony accord
Some of New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish leaders have signed a harmony and peace accord, but not everyone's happy with the idea.
The Pre-Panel for 22 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe; A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no… Audio
PM Luxon describes war in Gaza as 'catastrophe'
The Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe. Otago University Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
