Robert Patman

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says a hostage video released by Hamas on Monday is "cruel psychological propaganda".

In the video, three Israeli women face the camera, with one… Audio

Aid agencies are preparing to go into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis there intensifies.

After talks on Thursday with US President Joe Biden, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to… Audio

The US and New Zealand have reaffirmed the positive relationship between the two countries in Wellington. 

Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta met with US secretary of State Antony Blinken in Wellington… Audio

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins arrived in Lithuania this morning for the NATO Leader's Summit.

Leaders from other Indo-Pacific partner countries, including Australia, Japan and South Korea, are also in… Audio

A dramatic threat to the Kremlin was abruptly called off yesterday, following the biggest challenge to President Vladimir Putin's authority in two decades.

The head of the Wagner mercenary group… Audio

Russian President Vladimir Putin is under increasing pressure as Russia loses ground in its invasion of Ukraine.

As many as 400 Russian soliders were killed by a Ukrainian air strike on New Years… Audio

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked New Zealand for its support during the Russian invasion. 

Appearing via videolink, Mr Zelenskyy told Parliament this morning he was grateful for… Audio

A professor of international relations says Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelensky will regard his address to New Zealand's parliament next week as important.

Mr Zelensky will speak directly to MPs… Audio

NATO allies are still trying to establish the facts about a missile which hit eastern Poland, near the Ukranian border, yesterday and killed two Polish people.

Police have blocked access to the… Audio

Two people in Poland - near the border with Ukraine - have been killed when missiles hit a farm.

It's not entirely clear where the missiles came from - but there is serious speculation they were… Audio

Missiles have rained down across Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in Russia's aggression in the war.

At least 11 people have been killed and scores more injured, as Russia launched more than… Audio

As Russian forces battle a Ukrainian counter-offensive that has reclaimed significant territory, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial military mobilisation that would see 300,000… Audio

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An expert in international relations says the death of Corporal Dominic Abelen in Ukraine is tragic, but that the country must be supported.

Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay… Audio

How is Vladimir Putin using the case of a jailed American basketball superstar to his advantage, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine? Audio

Kathryn speaks with RNZ political editor Jane Patterson from Washington DC, where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has met with US president Joe Biden earlier today. The pair have acknowledged more work… Audio

New Zealand is yet to receive a substantial response from the Solomon Islands about its security pact with Beijing.

The China-Solomons agreement has been described by the Prime Minister as "gravely… Audio

China says it's signed an agreement on security co-operation with Solomon Islands - a move which is likely to heighten the concerns of countries in the region.

When news of a possible agreement first… Audio