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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 November
On today's episode, Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees, the Inquiry into the Covid-19… Audio
British soldier who escaped jail convicted of spying for Iran
Daniel Khalife claimed he was attempting to work as a double agent to help British security agencies.
Outages in Ukraine after Russian bombardment
A widespread overnight attack targeting critical energy infrastructure came after strikes on Russian territory using US-made ATACMS missiles, Vladimir Putin says.
Huge protests in Islamabad over former PM Imran Khan
Mass protests on the streets of Islamabad this week, and in the thick of it was our correspondent Anas Mallick Audio
US: Mexican president has different ideas after Trump chat
Bevan Hurley reports in from a Thanksgiving flavoured New York City, with news of Trump's trade war threat Audio
Missing Canadian found after more than a month in icy wilderness
A man has been found alive in the remote and harsh Canadian wilderness, after he went missing during a winter hike.
Sth America: centre-left candidate wins Uruguay elections
A number of people have been arrested after an investigation into a coup attempt in Brazil in 2022, Kate Pereyra-Garcia reports from South America Audio
UK: shocking footage of abuse at special needs school in London
A shocking story of abuse at a special school in London, Ellie Jay has the details. Audio
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Catherall and Scott Campbell to discuss the Government's updated plan for Smokefree 2025 and the tariffs President-elect Donald… Audio
Kiwi killed after trying to stop robbery in South Africa
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about a Kiwi man reportedly being killed after trying to stop a robbery in South Africa, election day for another country in Southern Africa and a… Audio
Vang Vieng hostel staff detained by Laos authorities
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about multiple members of staff at a hostel in Vang Vieng have been detained by Lao authorities after six tourists died from suspected methanol… Audio
The fight to get the young involved in civic life
Our cultural relationship without the USA usually flows in one direction, from them to us. But for some things they are looking to us, here in Aotearoa. Caroline Klibanoff is currently visiting on an… Audio
Govt needs to consider trade impacts of joining AUKUS: Expert
A trade expert says the government needs consider the trade repercussions of joining Pillar Two of AUKUS. Former diplomat Stephen Jacobi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
On today's episode, the Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants… Audio
Trump promises tax hikes on imports from Mexico, Canada and China
The incoming president has also blamed China for "massive amounts" of the drug Fentanyl entering the US. Audio
Israel security cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Lebanon
The agreement is expected to take effect tomorrow. Audio
Israel agrees to 60 day ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel's security cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump vows 25% tariff on Canadian imports
Donald Trump says he will put tariffs on all imports from Canada, Mexico, and China on his first day back in office. Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail in Canada Steven Chase spoke… Audio
Laos police detain eight men over methanol poisoning
The men were employees of the hostel guests were staying when they fell ill.
Israel expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire soon
Israel has mounted waves of airstrikes on Beirut as its security cabinet is meeting to discuss a US ceasefire plan.
