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US: arrests made over death of actor Matthew Perry
First Up US correspondent Bevan Hurley talks about arrests over the death of Friends star Matthew Perry, the Democrats' National Convention kicking off in Chicago and a politician accused of murdering… Audio
Australia's First Nations families denied justice, inquiry finds
Distrust of police means First Nations women don't seek assistance, even in the most desperate circumstances, the inquiry heard.
What do we know about Banksy?
The graffiti artist is a global phenomenon whose works fetch milllions, but his identity remains a mystery
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15th August
On today's episode, many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's… Audio
Palau President accuses china of 'weaponising tourism'
Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism in a bid to get the nation to leave its relationship with Taiwan. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
WHO declares spread of MPox a global health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the rapid spread of MPox across parts of Africa a global public health emergency. University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Spain probes Katy Perry video over protected sand dunes
The singer's latest music video is alleged to have been partly filmed in an ecologically-sensitive area.
Indian doctors strike after rape, murder in govt run hospital
Doctors are on strike across India, Anas Mallick wraps the news week from South Asia Audio
Russia declares state of emergency after Ukraine incursion
Russia has declared a state of emergency in another region after the Ukranian incursion, Anita Purcell-Sjölund has today's report from Europe Audio
UK: arrests rise to 1000 after racist riots
Inflation is up in the UK for the first time this year - Ellie Jay has the news out of London Audio
Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials
Gaza ceasefire talks may not go ahead this week and sources say Iran is prepared to attack if there's no progress on talks.
Dame Lisa Carrington arrives home with three gold medals
Fans have welcomed home a group of New Zealand's Olympic team at Auckland airport on Wednesday morning, headlined by star kayaker Dame Lisa Carrington. Audio
Winston Peters visits Federated States of Micronesia
In a first of its kind visit New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visited the Federated States of Micronesia also called FSM. Caleb Fotheringham who was in the FSM has more. Audio
Firefighters battle wildfires near Athens
Firefighters have been working to contain the remains of a major wildfire that burned into the northern suburbs of Athens this week. Correspondent for The Guardian Helena Smith spoke to Guyon Espiner… Audio
Kiwi named as pilot killed in Cairns helicopter crash
Palmerston North man Blake Wilson, 23, had moved across the Tasman this year.
Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque stormed by Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers have storm Jerusalem's al Aqsa Mosque - Alex Baird has the news out of the Middle East Audio
US: soft-ball rambling interview between Trump, Musk on X
Elon Musk has hosted the presidential hopeful Donald Trump man in a rambling two hour chat - Bevan Hurley watched the two hour event so you didn't have to. Audio
Pilot that struck Cairns hotel overnight, a Kiwi
The identiy of a Kiwi pilot who flew a helicopter into a Cairns hotel has been revealed - Pam Corkery has the latest out of Australia Audio
Australia: TV network in damage control
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about one of Australia's top television networks in damage control after allegations of bullying, sexism, assault and exploitation that have left… Audio
Major expansions coming to several Disney theme parks
United States correspondent Zach Montellaro speaks to Lisa Owen about several polls reflecting favourably on the Democrats since Kamala Harris announced she was running, Donald Trump's return to X and… Audio