Conflict
Why ICJ ruling is unlikely to stop Israel's Rafah invasion
Analysis - The order is binding but the court does not have enforcement powers, write's ABC's Eric Tlozec.
World ignoring risk of Sudan genocide - UN expert
Many civilians are being targeted because of their ethnicity and the situation is unfolding to a "Rwanda-like" genocide, a UN special adviser says.
New Caledonia's fires for freedom
Kiwi holiday makers have been air-lifted from New Caledonia, but what kind of mess have they left behind? Audio
New Caledonia's fires for freedom
Kiwi holiday makers have been air-lifted from New Caledonia, but what kind of mess have they left behind?
AudioHow borders have shaped the modern world
From ancient Roman attempts to define the edge of civilisation to European powers drawing straight lines on maps, borders have shaped the modern world, writes British journalist Jonn Elledge. Audio
New Caledonia: French President sets 'peace, calm, security' priority
President Emmanuel Macron landed in Nouméa Thursday morning under heavy security. He says his top priority is for the French Pacific territory to return to peace.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 May
On today's episode, the First Home Grant, which offered up to $5000 per buyer for an existing home, and up to $10,000 for a new build, was cut off from one o'clock yesterday afternoon, Housing… Audio
Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise Palestine as independent state
Norway, Ireland and Spain will all recognise Palestine as an independent state next week. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US assess NZ capability to help with rocket launches in case of war in space
The United States has been assessing New Zealand's capability to help with rapid rocket and satellite launches in case of war in space. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestinian state
Spain and Ireland said the decision was not against Israel nor in favour of Hamas, but rather in support of peace.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
French president Emmanuel Macron heads to New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia to resume talks with local leaders and find a "political solution" to the ongoing crisis. Islands Business Magazine… Audio
Russia starts tactical nuclear weapon simulation exercises
The exercises are designed as a warning by Putin to deter the West from wading more deeply into the war in Ukraine, nuclear analysts say.
French president Emmanuel Macron is to visit violence-hit New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to New Caledonia after days of riots over a constitutional reform.
Evacuation flight on its way back to NZ
The first New Zealanders evacuated from New Caledonia should be back in Auckland tonight.
Plane heading to New Caledonia to evacuate NZers
A New Zealand government plane will head to New Caledonia to evacuate the first 50 people from the territory. Gill Bonnet spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 May 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says New Zealand supports international law but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for… Audio
NZ woman in 'visa-limbo' after fleeing Gaza
A New Zealand woman who escaped Gaza with her family four months ago is in visa-limbo with she and her Palestinian husband unable to work full time until he gets a 'Partner of a New Zealander work… Audio
Hit by a digital guillotine
Do influencers and celebrities with large social media followings have a responsibility to speak out on political and other issues? Audio
Hit by a digital guillotine
Do influencers and celebrities with large social media followings have a responsibility to speak out on political and other issues?
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