Conflict
Israeli ministers banned
Earlier in the week New Zealand joined several countries including the UK in imposing a travel ban on two Israeli politicians. Audio
Israel and Iran strikes
Iran has accused Israel of initiating a war and said it will not be allowed to do "hit and run" attacks without grave consequences. This comes after blasts and smoke can be seen rising from Tel Aviv… Audio
Israel decares state of emergency amid Iran attacks
Explosions have boomed across Iran's capital Tehran overnight as Israel launched an attack on the country's military facilities. The attack has reportedly killed the chief of Iran's Revolutionary… Audio
Israel launches major attack on Iran
Israel has launched a major attack on Iran's capital, targeting military and nuclear sites. Iran's top military commander and other high-ranking regime officials have reportedly been killed. Iran has… Audio
Israel strikes Iran
There are reports that Israel is attacking Iran. The state-run Nour News has said explosions were heard northeast of Iran's capital Tehran a short time ago. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke… Audio
UN overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
The text garnered 149 votes in favour, while 19 countries abstained and the US, Israel and 10 others voted against.
Palestinian boy who lost nine siblings arrives in Italy for treatment
Adam Al-Najjar, who has multiple fractures, arrived with his mother at Milan's Linate airport where he was welcomed by the Foreign Minister.
Law professor on sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers
The government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers… Audio
US govt challenged over troop deployment in LA
The US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been challenged by lawmakers in Washington DC after President Donald Trump doubled the number of troops in Los Angeles, having deployed 700 Marines and… Audio
NZ imposes sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers
New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Norway in imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers for inciting violence and human rights abuses in Gaza. Otago… Audio
Eleven killed including gunman in Austrian school shooting
Eleven people, including the gunman, have died in a shooting at an Austrian high school in the city of Graz. Journalist Alex Maritza Wachter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump's border chief defends deployment of Marines to quell LA protests.
Tom Homan says there are conversations "every day" within the administration about deploying military domestically.
Russian drone strikes hits maternity ward, Ukraine says
Officials said Russia launched another large drone attack, striking Kyiv and damaging a maternity ward in the southern port of Odesa.
Dr Phil on the ground with ICE during controversial immigration raids
As federal agents prepared to fan out in Los Angeles, they were greeted by a familiar face.
Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaches Israeli port
The move prevents the dozen activists on board including the Swedish campaigner from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory. Audio
Greens call on govt to condemn Gaza-bound ship capture
The Green Party is calling on the government to condemn the capture of a civilian yacht carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Co-leader Marama Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Unrest continues in LA after National Guard sent in
Los Angeles city officials have been urging protestors to stay peaceful after National Guard troops were sent in on Monday on orders from President Trump. Correspondent Steve Futterman spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Dozens arrested in LA protests, Molotov cocktail allegedly thrown at officer
The California National Guard arrived in Los Angeles after two days of protests by hundreds of demonstrators against immigration raids.
Gaza aid ship intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about an aid ship bound for Gaza that has been intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces, and Iran promising to unveil a 'treasure trove'… Audio
