Conflict
'Very good talks': Trump calls Putin over Ukraine
Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine but not yet set out in public how he would do so.
Christchurch man says family in Gaza will never leave
A Christchurch man who lost 55 relatives in three Israeli airstrikes on Gaza says his remaining family will never leave, despite a US proposal to remove them. Audio
Israel condemns frail appearance of released hostages
The scenes during Saturday's hostage handover have drawn condemnation from Israel, as the government described the scenes as "shocking". Audio
Trump supports AUKUS pact - US defence secretary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump supported the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal after Australia confirmed its first US$500 million payment under the defence pact. Audio
Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting, no US troops needed
Meanwhile, Israel has ordered its army to prepare to allow the "voluntary departure" of Gaza Palestinians. Audio
Trump's declaration US will 'take over' Gaza sparks global outrage
Critics include Germany, which said it would bring "new suffering and new hatred" in the war-torn country, along with Russia and China.
Residents vow to fight solar farm near their homes
Neighbours have received advice indicating it was unusual to build solar farms close to houses, a spokesperson says.
'Fake news': Peters hits back at US Senator over false Israeli visa claims
Ted Cruz shared a story which incorrectly stated every Israeli must detail their military service to receive a visitor's visa for New Zealand.
North Korea troops pull back after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
They have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia's Kursk region for several weeks, a Ukrainian military official said, amid reports of mass casualties. Audio
Israeli family says Hamas used UNRWA buildings in Gaza to hide hostage
The head of the Palestinian aid agency is describing the allegations as "deeply disturbing and shocking".
Russian missile attack seriously damages historic centre of Ukraine's Odesa
Russian forces launched missiles on the centre of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, seriously damaging historic buildings and injuring seven people, local officials…
Attacking our nuclear sites 'one of biggest mistakes US could make' - Iran
Iran will respond immediately and decisively if its nuclear sites are attacked which would lead to an "all-out war in the region," Tehran's foreign minister has told Al Jazeera TV.
Online disinformation sowing discontent in Syria
Former allies and self-declared enemies of Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad are flooding the country's digital space with disinformation aimed at destabilising the fragile new order by… Audio
The latest from Gaza and Israel
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Sebastian Usher gives an update on Gaza and Israel. Audio
Palestinian militants hand over three more Israeli hostages
The trio are being released in return for 110 Palestinian prisoners, including 30 minors.
'We will never give up': Ukraine ambassador on war with Russia
Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Russia has not been able to achieve any of its original goals set on its invasion of his country. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Audio
UNRWA says it has been ordered to stop East Jerusalem operations
It comes after Israeli lawmakers passed a law banning the UN refugee agency from the country.
Hamas names next four hostages to be released
The four - all young female soldiers - are expected to be returned this weekend.
