Conflict
Ukraine's divisive mobilisation law comes into force
The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, will make it easier to identify every conscript in the country.
'Total chaos': Resident watches Noumea turn into 'a complete war zone'
Hari Simon told RNZ Pacific it has been a terrifying experience to witness the chaos unfold in New Caledonia.
Israeli minister demands Gaza day-after plan, threatens to quit Cabinet
Benny Gantz's prospective walkout could increase strains on an increasingly unwieldy wartime government.
How Israeli assault trapped foreign doctors in Gaza
The doctors had trained for one of the worst war zones in the world. The reality was even worse than they imagined, they say.
Uneasy calm sets in New Caledonia as reinforcements arrive
Food rationing is in place, and hundreds more police, army and firefighters are on the streets in an effort to regain control of Nouméa.
France accuses Azerbaijan of meddling in New Caledonia on social media
France has accused Azerbaijan of flooding social media with what it said were misleading photos and videos targeting French police.
'Massive' French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia
The number of police and gendarmes on the French-ruled island will rise to 2700 from 1700 by Friday evening.
Decision to jail Australian whistleblower "chilling", supporter says
David McBride has pleaded guilty to stealing and sharing military documents which he then leaked to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Professor of journalism at Macquarie University Peter… Audio
Nakba: Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession
In many ways, the Palestinians' mass expulsion from what is now Israel in 1948 pales in comparison to the calamity now unfolding in Gaza.
New Caledonia violence leaves families in NZ anxious
Worried New Caledonian expats are "terrified" for friends and family amid ongoing civil unrest in the island nation. Audio
Peters calls for de-escalation over New Caledonia unrest
The Minister of Foreign Affairs says the escalating situation is of serious concern across the Pacific region.
Period of instability on cards for New Caledonia says former Australian consul-general to the country
A former Australian consul-general for New Caledonia says a period of considerable instability in the territory is on the cards. Denise Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Three dead, hundreds injured during civil unrest in New Caledonia
RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis provides the latest on protest activity in New Caledonia over the French parliament's move to grant French residents greater voting rights. Audio
US sending $1bn more in weapons, ammo to Israel
It is the first arms shipment to Israel to be revealed since the administration put another arms transfer on hold this month.
What is Blockout 2024?
Is a new trend of blocking celebrities and influencers helping the people of Gaza?
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May 2024
On today's episode, hundreds of lightning strikes and rain have been battering the Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty on Wednesday morning, we get the latest from the MetService, a New Zealander… Audio
New Caledonia unrest sparks calls for travel insurance
A warning for New Zealanders in New Caledonia or those planning to visit - contact your travel insurance providers immediately.
New Zealander in New Caledonia says situation is 'dire'
A New Zealander holidaying in New Caledonia says it's a dire situation as he's holed up in a hotel while fires and riots continue throughout the country. Mike Lightfoot spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
China due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdown
A Chinese journalist who covering the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic from its epicentre in Wuhan is due to be released from prison after serving a sentence for "provoking trouble".
Rioting continues in Noumea
Rioting has continued overnight in the New Caledonian capital Noumea, with reports of gunfire and arrests as people defied the curfew. Journalist Coralie Cochin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio