Conflict
Haiti's neighbours prepare for 'drastic escalation' in violence after jailbreak
Haiti's neighbours began shoring up their defences and recalling embassy staff as a gang conflict in the Caribbean nation escalated and thousands fled fresh fighting.
Israel-Gaza war: Israel demands names of hostages still alive for deal on new ceasefire
Mediators and Hamas have arrived in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for talks on a new ceasefire, as Israel is reported to be demanding reassurances on the hostages' fate before attending.
US military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza, Biden announces
It comes a day after the deaths of Palestinians queuing for aid threw a spotlight on an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in the crowded coastal enclave.
Photographer Fiona Amundsen: Nuclear (in)visibility
Fiona Amundsen is a photographer and associate professor at AUT's School of Art and Design. Audio
Israel-Gaza war: UN chief urges probe into aid convoy tragedy
Several countries have joined the UN in calling for an investigation into the deaths of more than 100 Palestinians during an aid delivery in Gaza.
More than 100 killed while waiting for aid trucks in Gaza
Gaza authorities said the people were shot dead by Israeli forces as they waited, but Israel says many of the victims were run over by aid trucks.
'We also have weapons': Putin's nuclear threat
The consequences of such a decision would be "tragic", Russia's president said in an annual speech.
Police Association president Chris Cahill on gang patch ban
The police union says new anti-gang-patch laws will put staff under increased pressure.
The Government has announced its plans to ban gang patches in public and introduce extra powers for police to… Audio
Police negotiating with armed man in Hutt Valley
An armed standoff is underway in the Hutt Valley north of Wellington where police are negotiating with a man who is refusing to give himself up.
The incident on High Street in Avalon, saw a number of… Audio
'These guys just keep coming': Kiwis in Ukraine plead for help
Two years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealanders fighting there are making a desperate appeal. They speak to RNZ's Charlotte Cook. Audio
Ukrainian community marks second anniversary of Russia's invasion
Ukrainians and their supporters gathered in Wellington's Civic Square on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US targets Russia with hundreds of sanctions
The US has imposed extensive sanctions on Russia, targeting more than 500 people and entities to mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny.
Nearly 100 defence personnel to help in training for Ukraine
The Defence Force says nearly 100 personnel will be involved in specialised training in Europe by the middle of the year, under the government's extension of support to Ukraine.
Netanyahu's post-war plan sees Israel keeping security control
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented his first official "day after" plan for the Gaza Strip once the war ends.
Oleksandra Matviichuk: Fighting for peace in Ukraine
This weekend marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, a war that has killed tens of thousands of people since. Audio
NZ Defence Force to remember animals who served with armed forces
The New Zealand Defence Force is hosting two events to commemorate Purple Poppy Day this morning.
'Please, don't forget about Ukraine'
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and World Vision tells RNZ children are bearing the brunt of the war.
Second anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
This weekend is the second anniversary of Russia launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Since then at least 10,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, and over six million have sought refuge… Audio
'Dad, please don't go out': The Gazans killed as Israel freed hostages
When Israeli special forces rescued two of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas there was relief for their families, but more than 70 people were reported killed on the night.
Ukraine outnumbered, outgunned, ground down by relentless Russia
As the Ukraine war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality.