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Temu's approach to workers rights raises concerns
As many as one in four New Zealanders have shopped on Temu, often attracted by ultra-low prices, but ethical fashion researchers say these prices are a red flag for worker exploitation. Tearfund… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 October 2024
On today's episode, a whistleblower is warning that thousands of at-risk students enrolled at Te Kura, the Correspondence School are sitting at home doing nothing, the Accident Compensation… Audio
Former US president Jimmy Carter, 100, casts vote in election 2024
The former Democratic leader voted by mail in advance voting in the state of Georgia.
The tragic real life story behind Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare
Kirat Assi's world came crashing down after learning that a man she had been in a relationship with for eight years never really existed. Video
Jacinda Ardern receives damehood from Prince William
"A friend, an extraordinary advocate, and now a Dame" - the Prince and wife Kate paid tribute after the ceremony in Windsor.
US says Israel must show it has no 'policy of starvation' in Gaza
The US has demanded Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days, but Israel claims Hamas hijacks aid.
Prince William to appear in homelessness documentary
An extract of the ITV documentary was released overnight with it to screen in full later in October.
Volodymyr Zelensky gives speech outlining Ukraine's victory plan
In a speech to Parliament, the president said his spy services had confirmed North Korea's supply of weapons and people to Russia.
Pakistan hosts Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
The leaders of the SCO are in Pakistan's capital - so is correspondent Anas Mallick who explained what the SCO is. Audio
UK: inflation drops unexpectedly to 1.7%
Inflation is down here in Aotearoa, and in the United Kingdom - Ellie Jay has the news from London. Audio
Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles
The first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years has revived debate in Australia over whether a British royal should be head of state.
Indian airlines facing multiple hoax bomb threats
Indian airlines have faced "a number of threats in recent days," all of which have been found to be hoaxes, flag carrier Air India said in a statement.
The Panel with Simon Wilson and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet (Part 2)
Tonight on the second half of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson and Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet discuss accusations that State Premiers in Australia have "insulted" King Charles… Audio
Australia to invest billions of dollars in nuclear submarine shipyard
Australia says it will invest billions of dollars over the next two decades to expand a shipyard in Western Australia that will become the maintenance hub for its nuclear-powered AUKUS submarine…
Meta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction
Facebook's parent company must face lawsuits accusing it of fueling mental health problems among teens by making its platforms addictive, a federal judge ruled.
Australia's planned social media ban raises teen isolation fears
For teenagers from migrant, LGBTQIA+ and other minority backgrounds, an age block could cut off access to essential social support.
Record number of early votes cast in Georgia as election gets underway in battleground state
Roughly 252,000 ballots have been cast, topping the 136,000 record set in 2020.
K-pop star gives rare testimony on bullying in industry
A member of chart-topping girl group NewJeans tearfully told lawmakers about her experience amid an ongoing boardroom drama.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 October 2024
On today's episode, the leader of the opposition, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says the threshold for intervention at the Wellington City Council hasn't been met yet, the number of beneficiaries being… Audio
US gives Israel 30 days to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation or risk aid
The Lebanese health ministry says 41 people were killed, 124 wounded on Tuesday.