War
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
Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
Many were detained for years after fleeing Afghanistan when the United States pulled out and the Taliban took power.
Zelensky offers Russia more talks next week
Ukraine's president says Kyiv has sent Moscow an offer to hold another round of peace talks, and that he wants to speed up ceasefire negotiations.
Albanese condemns Israel's actions in Gaza as 'completely indefensible'
The Australian PM says he told Israel's president directly that his nation was losing global support. Audio
Israel strikes Damascus: Syria withdraws from Suwayda to avoid 'open war'
At least 169 people have been killed, and 200 others injured during several days of clashes.
What will it take to rebuild Ukraine?
Sonia Khush from Save the Children in Ukraine says there must be an investment in the education and skills for the younger generation of Ukrainians after the war. Audio
Israel attacks Syrian military headquarters in Damascus
Israel has attacked the headquarters of the Syrian military in Damascus, and says it has struck a 'military target' in the area of the presidential palace in Damascus. Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin… Audio
At least 20 Palestinians killed in food site crowd crush
At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in a crowd crush at a food distribution site in Khan Younis in the south of Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump tries to rewrite history on being 'fooled' by Putin
Analysis: It remains to be seen just how lasting and severe President Donald Trump's turn against Vladimir Putin will be. Audio
Trump hasn't ruled out funnelling longer-range missiles to Ukraine
The US president is leaving open the prospect of allowing shipments of longer-range missiles to Ukraine that can strike deeper into Russia, according to officials.
