Conflict
Russia pounds Ukraine from the sky
Russia spends the weekend pounding Ukraine's cities from the sky - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
Israel's ambassador to NZ praises Peters after UN speech
Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.
Al Gillespie: Unpacking Peters’ announcement on Palestine
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Saturday that New Zealand will not yet be recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
UN sanctions set to be reimposed on Iran
Iran have been accused of violating a 2015 nuclear deal, but it denies seeking nuclear weapons entirely.
Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestinian state at this time
The Prime Minister said the Gaza conflict would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine.
Abbas: Israel committing ‘crime against humanity’ in Gaza
The Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas has told the United Nations Israel is carrying out a crime against humanity in Gaza. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from the UN .
…Gaza's few remaining hospitals are being overwhelmed
Gaza's few remaining hospitals are being overwhelmed, Alex Baird reports from Doha Audio
'Pretty scary time': NZ teen describes drone attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla
Sam Leason says he started his night shift as drones dropped "bombs ... and other liquids" onto some of the boats. Audio
Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory from Russia, in sudden shift
The US President says Ukraine should act now with Russia facing "big" economic problems.
Is the world's largest humanitarian crisis going unseen?
The world's largest hunger and displacement crises has been created amid a war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces, which has left tens of thousands of people dead and 12 million…
France announces recognition of Palestinian state at UN summit
French President Emmanuel Macron told the UN summit "France recognises the state of Palestine."
Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon
Israel military said it killed a Hezbollah member and "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals".
'Not a race': Luxon tight lipped on Palestinian state
Australia, the UK and Canada have all now recognised a Palestinian state, with Winston Peters expected to announce New Zealand's position in New York soon. Audio
Thousands protest flood-fraud in Philippines
The Philippine economy is estimated to have lost up to NZ$11 billion since 2023 due to corruption in flood control projects.
'Giant of his generation': Trump says US robbed of 'brightest light' Charlie Kirk
The US president has mourned the loss of the slain right-wing activist at a massive memorial event.
NZ not recognising Palestine this week 'difficult to justify' - expert
It will be hard to not follow Australia, Canada, the UK and France, an expert on the Middle East says. Audio
PM Luxon on NZ's Palestine stance
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ not recognising Palestine 'difficult to justify'
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised the state of Palestine overnight. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
On the ground in Gaza: Nurse describes desperate scene
On the ground in Gaza, the situation is desperate. Israel is dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at least 60 Palestinians. Australian nurse Narelle Raiss… Audio
UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from London. Audio
