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Israel resumes airdrop aid to Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Israeli military spokesperson says airdrops will include aid pallets containing flour, sugar and canned food.
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.
Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls
At least 30 people are dead and more than 130,000 displaced in the worst fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in more than a decade.
France will recognise State of Palestine, Macron says
President Emmanuel Macron said his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.
NZ's WWI cyclist corps exhibition opens in Le Quesnoy
As the Tour de France comes to an end, a museum in France remembers our World War 1 Cycle Corps, Nathan speaks to curator Elizabeth Wratislav Audio
Family of five among 100 killed in 24 hours in Gaza
The Al-Shaer family went to bed hungry at their home in Gaza City. An Israeli airstrike killed them in their sleep. 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
The WW2 logbook with a fascinating story
The Airforce Museum in Christchurch regularly receives donations of WW2 memorabilia. But a recent donation stood out, a log book belonging to Sargent Charles Kronk. It had a big gash in the top… 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
RSA re-launches with focus on younger veterans
The Royal New Zealand RSA re-launched itself at Parliament on Tuesday night, focusing on connecting better with younger veterans, while continuing to honour those who served in earlier wars. RSA board… Audio
'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
Paypal withholding money donated for families in Gaza
A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no reason. Emily Writes 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
Foreign Minister on NZ condemning war in Gaza
New Zealand is among 25 countries and the European Union that have released a joint statement urging that the war in Gaza must end now. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Twenty-five countries condemn the killing of Gazans
New Zealand is among 25 countries and the EU that are signatories to a joint statement condemning the quote "horrifying" killing of hundreds of Gazans trying to get food from Israel's aid operations… Audio
Iran to hold nuclear talks with European powers
Iran, Britain, France and Germany will hold nuclear talks in Istanbul on Friday, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has confirmed.
Syria believed it had US, Israel green light to enter Sweida
Syria's government misread how Israel would respond to its troops deploying to the country's south this week, according to sources.
Israeli fire kills 67 people seeking aid in Gaza, health ministry says
It is one of the highest reported death tolls among repeated recent cases in which aid seekers have been killed. Audio
