War
Israel planning ground invasion of Lebanon: US officials
US officials say Israel plans to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon. Correspondent Amelie David spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio
Call for apology from Labour MP after social media post taken down
Damien O'Connor has removed a social media post he shared that seems to justify Hamas' 7 October attack on Israel, but has not apologised.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio
More killed in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes continue
Lebanon's Health Ministry says another 21 people have been killed and 47 injured in an airstrike in the eastern Baalbek-Hermal region overnight. Israel says its striking Hezbollah strongholds… Audio
Nine dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine hospital
"Loitering munitions" - or suicide drones - hit the Saint Panteleimon Clinical Hospital in two attacks 45 minutes apart, the UN said.
Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah chief Nasrallah
Israeli forces have killed Lebanon's Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, they announced a day after an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Putin nuclear comments 'irresponsible' - US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Russian President Vladimir Putin's warning to the West about nuclear weapons use irresponsible and poorly timed.
US pushes for ceasefire despite continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon
The White House wants a 21-day ceasefire with the US defence minister saying a diplomatic solution is still possible. Audio
Israel rejects proposals for Lebanon ceasefire
Israel has rejected French and U-S proposals for a 21 day ceasefire in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Correspondent in Beirut, Amélie David, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Palestinian President speaks to UN General Assembly
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged the U.N. General Assembly overnight to stop the war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants, saying Israel had almost entirely… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown, iwi affiliation data released today on the Maori… Audio
Israel ramps up attacks on Lebanon
Israel's army chief has given his clearest indication yet that the country is preparing for a ground invasion into Lebanon. Henri Bou-Saab spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, on Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits, a… Audio
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon increase
There is talk of a ground invasion in Lebanon from Israel, as tension in the area rockets up. Correspondent Tel Aviv Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Israel considering ground invasion of Lebanon
Israel says it's considering a ground invasion of Lebanon. Lebanese authorities say Israel has significantly stepped up its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching hundreds of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 September 2024
On today's episode, the boss of New Zealand's biggest bank wants a Capital Gains Tax, and Labour says it's looking at its tax policy and is considering capital gains, wealth, or capital income taxes… Audio
More than 550 killed after Israel strikes in Lebanon
More than 556 people have been reported killed in Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, Israel said it targeted more than a thousand positions being used by Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia militia and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 September 2024
On today's episode, the Police Commissioner Andy Coster is leaving the force to head up the government's new Social Investment Agency, nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon, in the deadliest… Audio
Israel strikes cause deadliest day in Lebanon in almost 20 years
Nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon, in the deadliest day of conflict there in almost 20 years. University of Otago professor and co-founder of Middle East and Islamic Studies Aotearoa Dr… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 September 2024
On today's episode, the government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and… Audio