Conflict
Over 400 Palestinians killed in attacks on Gaza
Over four-hundred Palestinians have been killed after Israel launched extensive attacks on Gaza on Tuesday night. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
On today's episode, The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term, Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington… Audio
PM Luxon reaffirms NZ support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed New Zealand's support for Ukraine after a call with other leaders about the Coalition of the Willing partnership over the weekend. Josh Wineera, an… Audio
PM Luxon takes part in Coalition of the Willing call
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a call with other leaders of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. Audio
Could humans really wipe out life on Earth?
Dr David Jablonski, professor of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago, joins Jim to talk about what might be left if Earth becomes seemingly 'uninhabitable'. Audio
Israeli airstrike kills nine in Gaza, medics say, amid negotiations
Several were critically injured as the strike hit a car, with casualties inside and outside the vehicle, health officials said.
'Extermination camp' found in Mexico, raising fears
A group has uncovered what it calls an "extermination camp" in Mexico, where evidence has been found of crematoriums, skeletal remains and hundreds of pairs of shoes.
Rocket Lab signs satellite solar panel supply deal with Starlink alternative
Rocket Lab has made a deal with a European company aiming to give Ukraine more satellite support in the war with Russia.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio
Putin backs Ukraine ceasefire, with caveats
The Russian president says details need to be sorted, in what may be the biggest hope to end the conflict. Audio
Putin orders Kursk troops to expel last of Ukraine's forces
President Vladimir Putin visited troops in Russia's western Kursk region shortly after Washington asked him to consider a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine.
Trump cites positive messages on potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
The US president says his officials are heading to Russia to discuss a US-Ukraine agreement on a possible pathway to peace talks.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
In today's episode, the school lunch programme saga continues to dominate headlines. In the most recent development - Libelle - one of the companies contracted to make 125,000 lunches has gone into… Audio
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire deal
The agreement, negotiated by the United States, also includes the US immediately lifting its pause on military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. Waikato University International Law professor Al… Audio
Book review with Phil Vine
Phil Vine reviews One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad published by Text Publishing. Audio
Any NZ peacekeeping in Ukraine would be a 'one-hit wonder' - veteran
A New Zealand military attache has been taking part in talks in Paris about Ukraine peacekeeping, but a soldier who was deployed in Afghanistan says NZ would have to scramble to raise a single… Audio
More than 100 hostages freed in deadly Pakistan train siege
The driver of the train, a police officer and a soldier were killed in the assault, according to sources.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio
Ukraine agrees to immediate, 30-day ceasefire
The ball is now in Russia's court, the US says, as Donald Trump invites Volodymyr Zelensky back to the White House.
Ukraine agrees to 30 day ceasefire
Ukraine's President says a 30-day ceasefire agreed at a Ukraine-US meeting in Saudi Arabia will take effect immediately if Russia accepts it. Audio
