War
Ukraine forces continue advance into Russian territory
Ukraine says its forces are continuing their advance into Russian territory, moving forward in several directions. BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Memories of NZ men's football playing during Vietnam War
Our national soccer team played in Vietnam during the war - who knew? Author Craig Stephen and player Ray Mears talked with Jimmy Ellingham about this little known adventure. Audio
US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
The move comes in response to fears of a wider regional conflict, after the recent assassination of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.
Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fire at occupied nuclear plant
Ukraine urged residents to remain calm and reported no sign of elevated radiation.
Israel's strike on a Gaza school was devastating, but it is refuting its severity
In the quiet of early Saturday morning in Gaza City, desperate Palestinians seeking refuge in a school complex awoke to a catastrophic blast.
Ukrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow says
Russia's defence ministry said its forces had engaged Ukrainian troops near the villages of Tolpino and Obshchy Kolodez, as the offensive in the Kursk region entered a sixth day.
‘Grid’ the unsung New Zealand war hero
First World War airman Keith 'Grid' Caldwell played a pivotal role in sustaining military aviation in interwar New Zealand, yet he's a name most are unfamiliar with. Dr Adam Claasen is a leading… Audio
Marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
On the 12 August 1949, fifty-eight countries, hoping to limit the kinds of horrors seen during the Second World War, signed the four Geneva Conventions. Waikato University's International Law… Audio
Israeli strike kills nearly 100 in Gaza school refuge, civil defence officials say
Israel says the toll was inflated and 19 militants were among the dead.
Four steps NZ can take now about Israel's occupation of Palestinian land
Analysis - At first glance, there might seem to be little opportunity for New Zealand to contribute to a peaceful resolution. But that is not to say the country has no options, Myra Williamson writes.
Anzac Massacre: the story of Surafend (part 3)
"As morning dawned we stood and watched / That devastated scene / Where but a single yesterday / Had flourished Surafeen." In the final episode of a three-part series, RNZ's Black Sheep investigates… Audio
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader
After two days of lengthy negotiations, Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new overall chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated last week.
Govt urges NZers to leave Lebanon and Iran as tensions rise
The Government is urging New Zealanders in Iran and Lebanon to leave now while options remain available. Beirut correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Chch company donates winter woollies for war-torn Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers will be warmer in the trenches next northern winter thanks to Christchurch-made merino wool clothing.
US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket'
The UK has also told citizens to leave "while commercial flights are running".
Australia says Israel did not deliberately kill foreign aid workers in Gaza
Three Israeli air strikes hit the convoy of aid vehicles travelling through Gaza on 1 April, killing seven World Central Kitchen staff.
Assassination on Iranian soil a 'huge, humiliating blow'. What happens next?
Iran says it has a "duty" to avenge the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed during a visit to Tehran this week.
How will New Zealand respond to Middle East escalation?
Analysis - As tensions in the Middle East rise further, New Zealand's approach to the region continues to evolve, Geoffrey Miller writes.
Anzac Massacre: the story of Surafend (part 2)
"They went out to this village, and they went through it with the bayonet.” In the second of a three-part series, RNZ's Black Sheep investigates the Surafend massacre of December 1918 Audio
An ambiguous foreign policy on Gaza risks undermining NZ’s global reputation
Opinion - NZ's response to the Hamas attacks on Israel and the subsequent Gaza disaster has been "erratic and disjointed", Robert G. Patman writes.