War
Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of NZ$7.1b in military aid to Israel
The Trump administration "will continue to use all available tools to fulfil America's long-standing commitment to Israel's security", the US Secretary of State says.
Kiwi Ukrainian watches Trump, Zelensky shouting match in horror
Olga Dubnytska believes the US President and Vice-President took advantage of the language barrier by "rudely interrupting" and "humiliating" Ukraine's President.
'Steadfast' Gazans begin second Ramadan amongst rubble
Gazan families sat among destroyed buildings as they broke their fast during the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Audio
Senior Russian politicians back Trump over Zelensky's 'suicide in the White House'
The Russian Foreign Ministry said it was a miracle that Trump had restrained himself from hitting Zelensky during the Oval Office clash.
Crowds cheer as Zelensky arrives at Downing Street for talks with UK PM
Zelensky responded that he had seen the hundreds of supporters gathered outside Downing Street.
France's Macron ready to discuss nuclear deterrence for Europe
France could help to protect other EU countries, given the security threats posed by Russia, he said.
Ukraine's Zelensky in Britain to meet PM Starmer and King Charles
It's a show of support for the Ukrainian leader who was publicly berated by Donald Trump in front of the world's media
Fact check: Zelensky has thanked the US at least 33 times
During a combative meeting US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Zelensky for being insufficiently thankful. Here are 33 examples of the Ukrainian President thanking the US.
Kurdish PKK declares ceasefire ending 40-year conflict with Turkey
The ceasefire could end a conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people after the PKK launched its armed insurgency in 1984.
Experts cite legal gaps in Trump's minerals deal with Ukraine
A draft of the deal seen by Reuters outlines the creation of a joint US-Ukraine-managed 'Reconstruction Investment Fund'.
Seven injured in ramming attack at Israeli bus stop
Israeli police said the suspect was a Palestinian from the West Bank - Israel sent tanks there for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
February 25 1943: Featherston's darkest day
On this day in 1943, 48 Japanese prisoners of war and one New Zealand guard were killed at the POW Camp just outside the Wairarapa town of Featherston. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
International relations expert on Russia-Ukraine war
An international relations expert says the anniversary of the Russia - Ukraine conflict raises questions about the possibility of achieving a "fair peace." Professor Rouben Azizian spoke to Alexa… Audio
World leaders meet in Kyiv for peace summit
It's been three years since the war in Ukraine began - and world leaders have met in Kyiv for a peace summit. Kyiv correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
Ukraine 'defiant' against Russia and will continue to fight: Ambassador
Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Ukraine is defiant against Russia and will continue to fight, as the country marks the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Vasyl… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
On today's episode, China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts", Monday marks… Audio
Zelenskyy says he would resign if it brought peace to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would give up his presidency in exchange for Ukraine's Nato membership, adding he would resign if it brought about peace in the country. BBC Kyiv… Audio
