Conflict
China due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdown
A Chinese journalist who covering the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic from its epicentre in Wuhan is due to be released from prison after serving a sentence for "provoking trouble".
Rioting continues in Noumea
Rioting has continued overnight in the New Caledonian capital Noumea, with reports of gunfire and arrests as people defied the curfew. Journalist Coralie Cochin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Widespread rioting in New Caledonia
Tensions remain high in the New Caledonian capital Noumea which has been under curfew overnight after widespread rioting saw buildings and cars across the city set ablaze. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi… Audio
Thousands of Ukrainians evacuate Kharkiv as Russian armed forces advance
Russian troops have captured at least nine villages in the Kharkiv region, and thousands of civilians have been evacuating to the city of Kharkiv, which is the second largest city in Ukraine. BBC… Audio
Gazans strive to study as war shatters education system
After watching their schools and universities be closed, damaged or destroyed, Gazans sheltering inside and outside the territory are doing what they can to restart some learning.
Israel orders more evacuations from Rafah as battle rages on
It comes as a further indication that the military is pressing ahead with its plans for a ground attack on Rafah.
'If they go into Rafah ... I'm not supplying the weapons': Biden warns Israel
Joe Biden has confirmed the US will halt the supply of some weapons to Israel if it does invade Rafah.
US halts bomb shipment to Israel as battles rage around Rafah
Hamas battled Israeli troops on the outskirts of the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah and Washington says it has held up a shipment of powerful bombs to Israel.
Life in Rafah 'like lying in a coffin'
There have been bombardments every night, and no aid for two days, as Israeli forces take control of the southern Gaza city, the UN says. Audio
US optimistic revised Hamas proposal may break Gaza ceasefire impasse
The United States believes the remaining differences between Israel and Hamas can be bridged in negotiations over the Palestinian militant group's latest ceasefire proposal.
Israeli military take control of vital Rafah crossing from Gaza into Egypt
It says forces have been operating since last night in a specific area of eastern Rafah, from which it says most people and some international organisations have evacuated.
Rafah 'last place of safety' in Gaza, UN aid boss warns
An Israeli attack in Rafah could lead to a "catastrophic humanitarian situation beyond what already exists" in Gaza.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 May 2024
On today's episode, junior doctors around the motu are striking over pay, Resident Doctors' Association executive secretary and treasurer Dr Bill Lu joins us, Relief Aid founder and executive director… Audio
Israel strikes Rafah as 100,000 forced to evacuate
Israel says it will continue with its planned military operation in the southern Gaza city to maintain pressure on Hamas. Relief Aid founder and executive director Mike Seawright spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Israel vows to continue Rafah operation after Hamas accepts 11th hour truce
It comes as the Israeli military continuing an operation in the southern Gaza city where displaced people have been sheltering,.
Three arrested and charged over Sikh activist's killing in Canada
Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, which sparked a major diplomatic row between the two countries.
I Was There When: Wellington students did or did not help the Viet Cong buy a tank
In 1972, the Victoria University students' association raised $2000 for the Vietnam War - but did it go to the Viet Cong for the purchase of a tank? Audio
Police mass near UCLA pro-Palestinian protest camp, a day after violent clashes
Live television footage showed police in tactical gear filing onto the UCLA campus adjacent to a complex of tents occupied by throngs of demonstrators.
Pro-Palestine protest at UCLA turns violent
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about a pro-Palestine university protest turning violent, Florida enacting its six week abortion ban and the Joe Biden planning to ease… Audio
MSF warns of large numbers of preventable deaths in Gaza
The medical charity, The medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontieres, or MSF is warning of large numbers of preventable deaths in Gaza, as the war there rages on. The Executive Director of MSF… Audio