Gaza
Global Sumund Flotilla intercepted by Israeli navy
The Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel. Adi Leason, father of… Audio
Gaza peace deal "beyond very close" - Trump
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's plan to bring an end to the war in Gaza. Audio
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 .
…Kiwi teen says flotilla heading to Gaza under drone attack
A kiwi teenager on a protest boat destined for Gaza said the flotilla is under attack from drones in international waters. 18 year old Sam Leason is onboard the Sirius in the Mediterranean Sea between… 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
Midweek - TVNZ starts charging, RNZ gains listeners
TVNZ launches its first paid-for product, NZME announces a $400k loss and the composition of its new editorial board - and RNZ's listenership snakes upward for the first time since 2022. Audio
Israel in talks to resettle Gazan Palestinians in South Sudan, sources say
Arab and world leaders have rejected the idea of moving Gaza's population to any country.
What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?
The move to recognise Palestine as a state is growing traction, with Australia joining France, Canada and others in backing the idea at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Our Government's… Audio
The lasting legacy of the situation in Gaza
Israel's Prime Minister is currently holding a meeting of his security cabinet to discuss plans to take over all of the Gaza Strip. Ilan Noy from is Victoria University in Wellington who holds dual… Audio
Will New Zealand move with the tide over Gaza?
With starvation reaching crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted.
Will NZ move with the tide over Gaza?
With starvation reaching a crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted Audio
FBI guy drops in, paywave politics, Gaza dilemma, MEX folds
The headline-making secret visit of the FBI's top guy, the politics of paywave, and starvation in Gaza hitting home for news outlets. Also: the Marlborough Express folded this week after 160 years in… Audio
Update on the Middle East
This week New Zealand signed a fresh joint statement with 14 other countries expressing a willingness to recognise a Palestian State. Audio
Former PM Helen Clark calls for NZ to recognise Palestine state
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says New Zealand is being too slow to recognise Palestinian statehood. Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Update from Gaza
On the ground in Gaza, Médecins Sans Frontières - Doctors Without Borders, describes the situation as "human carnage". Audio
Awkward opinions test backbone, a picture of health
Mediawatch looks at a sudden slew of stuff on screen about life at the coal face in health, hospitals and hospices. Is the up close and personal approach also political? Speaking of political… Audio
War zone extraction: High level negotiations, top secret contacts and friendly favours
Getting people out and home when they're trapped in a war zone is a dangerous and politically delicate task - here's how it's done.
Stranded in hell
Getting people out and home when they're trapped in a war zone is a dangerous and politically delicate task - here's how it's done. Audio
Kenneth Roth
Do Israel’s actions amount to genocide? Kenneth Roth has spent decades documenting human rights violations. He explains how genocide is defined—and whether it’s happening in Gaza. Plus, is Trump's… Video, Audio
