Conflict
Russian missiles kill 34 in Ukrainian city of Sumy
Two Russian ballistic missiles slammed into the heart of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy overnight killing 34 people and wounding more than a hundred. BBC correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to… Audio
Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital, patients evacuated
Health officials evacuated the patients from the building after receiving a warning call from someone who identified himself as Israeli security.
Drug addict turned priest shares insights into Philippines extrajudicial killings
Father Flaviano Villanueva has long been an outspoken critic of Rodrigo Duterte, he shared his experiences with RNZ's Saturday Morning. Audio
Putting the new Defence Capability Plan in context
Explainer - $12 billion sounds like a lot to spend on the military. But is it, really? Audio
France could recognise Palestinian state by June
Most major Western powers including the US, Britain, France, Germany do not recognise Palestine as a sovereign state.
Palestine Red Crescent calls for independent investigation into deaths
The Palestine Red Crescent wants an independent investigation after 15 of its medics were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza last month. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Israel admits soldiers made mistake killing emergency workers
Israel's army has changed its account over what happened when 15 emergency workers were shot and killed in Gaza last month - now admitting that its soldiers made mistakes. Israel had originally said… Audio
Israel detained two British MPs accused of 'anti-Israel hatred'
A statement from the Israeli immigration ministry, said that the detained parliamentarians were rejected because they were suspected of plans to "document the activities of security forces and spread…
Allies flinch as Trump blows up the West as we know it
Analysis - Some of the US's closest friends are rethinking their relationship in the face of isolationism.
Rain hinders Myanmar quake relief as death toll climbs to 3471
Aid agencies have warned the combination of the unseasonable rains and extreme heat could cause outbreaks of disease, including cholera, among quake survivors. Audio
Spectators ejected after Pakistan cricketers allege verbal abuse
NZ Cricket confirms two spectators were ejected from the third Black Caps ODI after Pakistan made accusations of verbal abuse.
Myanmar quake death toll at 3354
Myanmar's state media say the toll from the earthquake has climbed to 3354 people killed, and the military government's leader has repeated promises for fair elections, amid talks with foreign…
Myanmar earthquake: Rescuers race against clock as monsoon season looms
Aid groups warn that the window to find survivors was closing fast.
Russia says it cannot accept US proposals on Ukraine 'in current form'
Moscow's rebuff suggests US-Russia talks on Ukraine had stalled.
'We need a solution soon' - diaspora on the conflict in DRC
Nearly 7000 people have been killed since January this year in the conflict that's ongoing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kadambari Raghukumar talks about the impact of the war with Congolese…
Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime over drone strike
Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime, after a drone strike on a military hospital in the eastern city of Kharkiv. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Russian drones struck a military hospital, shopping centre, and apartment blocks, killing two people and injuring at least 25, officials said.
Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from mediators Egypt and Qatar, the Palestinian militant group's chief said. Audio
Turkey detains, deports BBC journalist over 'public order' threat amid protests
Turkish authorities deported a BBC News correspondent after detaining him for 17 hours and branding him a "threat to public order". Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 March 2025
On today's episode, we speak to two Auckland Councillors after they voted to develop Eden Park as the city's main stadium, the Tauranga District Council is under fire over a coffee contract amid rate… Audio
