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Aid worker in Ukraine on conditions in country
An aid worker on the ground in Kyiv says humanitarian conditions are becoming increasingly dire after three years of war. World Vision's response director in Ukraine and Moldova Arman Grigoryan spoke… Audio
Russia and US conclude talks over Ukraine war
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US and Russia conclude first talk since Ukraine invasion
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. The Americans said the four-and-a-half hour talks were an exploratory session to establish… Audio
Australias most notorious priest passes away
One of Australia's most notorious paedo priests has died in prison - Pam Corkery has the story out of Brisbane. Audio
Alex Baird from the Middle East
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Middle-East in an attempt to solve a few of the world's wars - Alex Baird reports from the region Audio
US, Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia
The conversation could pave the way for a summit between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran discuss insufficient safeguarding of personal data collected at Manurewa Marae, and would you support New Zealand… Audio
White House says Musk is not DOGE employee, has no authority
According to a filing, Musk can only advise the president and communicate the president's directives - not make decisions.
European leaders meet in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders have convened in Paris for an emergency summit on the future of Ukraine. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ukrainian President to visit Saudi Arabia day after US-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after planned meetings between Russian and US officials. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Henry Riley reports from London
Sir Keir Starmer says British troops will be on the ground in Ukraine if peace is achieved Audio
UK offers to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was ready to send British soldiers as a peacekeeping force.
US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
The US Department of State has removed the statement on its website.
BAFTA 2025 red carpet: All the looks from the celebrities
Britain's top movie honours hosted Hollywood's biggest stars, from Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez to Timothée Chalamet, and Demi Moore.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
On today's episode, European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine, Auckland Council is reviewing… Audio
European leaders plan emergency summit over Ukraine talks
European leaders are planning an emergency summit as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talks. The US made it clear Europe will not be at the table for the talks, it will only be US, Ukraine and… Audio
US says Europe won't have seat at table for Ukraine peace talks
European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Ailing Pope Francis apologises for Vatican absence
Francis, 88, was admitted to a Rome hospital on Friday with a respiratory tract infection.
Netanyahu vows to ‘finish the job’ against Iran with support from Trump
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to "finish the job" against Iran with the support of US President Donald Trump.
US, Russian to negotiate over Ukraine conflict
Marco Rubio is headed to the Middle-East where it's expected talks to end the war in Ukraine are to begin soon. Audio
