Conflict
Report into aid shootings in Gaza makes waves in Israel
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about a report into shoots at aid and food distribution sites in Gaza making waves in Israel, as well as a push to establish a ceasefire in… Audio
Ukraine hit with largest assault since full-scale invasion
Russia carried out is largest assault on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, firing 537 drones and missiles across Ukraine over the weekend. BBC Ukraine Correspondent, James… Audio
A series of explosions heard in Northern Gaza
A series of explosions have been seen and heard in northern Gaza. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Jerusalem correspondent, Linda Gradstein. Audio
Holding on to hope after the 12 Day War
Hoping for the best after the 12 Day War - Iranians in New Zealand Audio
Serbia's police clashes with anti-government protesters
Months of protests call for an early election to end the 12-year rule of President Aleksandar Vucic.
Incendiary Irish rappers Kneecap lead anti-Keir Starmer chant at Glastonbury
Politicians and music industry bosses called on organisers to pull the group from the Glastonbury line-up.
The latest from the Middle East
Director of Futures Lab, Dr Benjamin Jensen, joins us again for an analysis of news from the Middle East. Audio
The Israel-Iran conflict
This week the Middle East has been on a knife edge, after the US entered the conflict between Israel and Iran. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
US claims strikes on Iran were successful, Iran disagrees
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran, calling them "historically successful". POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US Secretary of Defense defends US strikes on Iran
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran and strongly criticised media coverage of the bombings' impact. Washington DC is correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Audio
'Spectacular': Pentagon chief backs Trump on success of Iran strikes
Pete Hegseth has berated the media for covering an intelligence report that questioned the results of the operation.
Iranian citizens hoping for regime change conflicted amid war
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran is still holding , but Iran's supreme leader remains hidden in a bunker, fearing assassination. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has gone to ground, issuing no… Audio
Parenting: How to talk to your children about conflict and war
It can be hard to avoid what's going on in the world right now, including for children. How can parents help their kids make sense of what's going on, without scaring them? Audio
Kenya anniversary protests turn violent, 16 dead
At least 400 were also injured as protesters held running battles with police during massive anti-government demonstrations.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
'A big win for Ukraine': Luxon upbeat as Europe backs higher defence spending
Ukraine's leader is feeling "incredibly supported", the prime minister says, as Donald Trump thaws on NATO partners. Audio
US attorney Kenneth Roth on 30 with Guyon Espiner
The man described as the Godfather of Human Rights, American attorney Kenneth Roth, has told RNZ that Israel's actions against the Palestinians are likely to meet the definitions of apartheid… Audio
