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Trump targets Antifa movement as 'terrorist organisation'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled new action against left-wing groups following the assassination Charlie Kirk.
Kimmel pulled off air 'indefinitely' after Kirk comments
Disney's ABC has halted the late night talk show after its host's comments about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer.
Former human rights leader now stuck in prison 'hellhole', son claims
One of the world's most recognised pro-democracy activists needs urgent medical care as she serves a 27-year sentence in a "hellhole" prison, her son has claimed.
Palestinians flee Gaza City in face of deadly Israeli offensive
Huge numbers of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City by any means as the Israeli military pressed its ground offensive, killing dozens in strikes.
Airline launches 29-hour 'direct flight' - but it stops in Auckland
China Eastern is selling tickets for a new route, in what it touts as the "world's longest direct flight."
Windsor Castle hosts lavish banquet for Trump
A lavish state banquet is underway at Windsor Castle - marking the end of the first full day of US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid… Audio
World News Wrap for 18 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Why your tin of tuna may only contain 35 percent fish
When you're at the supermarket, do you wonder how much much tuna you're getting in a can?
Latest on US President's UK visit
The UK brings the pomp as US President Donald Trump makes a second state visit as Ellie Jay reports from London. Audio
'Just a boob' - Virgin Airlines breastfeeding complaint slammed
Emma Cropper joins First Up from Sydney where a Kiwi league player has been charged with supplying cocaine. Audio
New Zealand's seat at a table made of BRICS
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it might be time New Zealand changes alliances.
Nepal's deadly 'Gen-Z' protests
ABC South Asia bureau chief Meghna Bali joins Emile Donovan to explain the unfolding civil unrest in Nepal prompted by a ban on all forms of social media, which has seen people killed in riots… Audio
Madeleine McCann suspect freed from prison
Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has been released from a German prison.
Why we like playing games that let us pretend to work
While gamers might once have fought battles in far off galaxies, a new generation of gamer is quite content to drive a truck through Europe or run a bookshop.
Donald Trump arrives in UK for second visit
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump arriving in the UK for his latest visit, as well as further revelations about Peter Madelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to… Audio
Govt 'will not respond' on latest accusation of genocide in Gaza
The NZ government says the International Court of Justice is the appropriate body to determine whether Israel is committing genocide.
'Harassment': Devices seized from Chinese citizen at NZ airport
The Chinese Embassy says a traveller was interrogated without cause by security agencies in New Zealand.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 September 2025
In today's episode, nurses turn their backs on the Health Minister, hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island… Audio
'Harassment': Devices seized from Chinese citizen at NZ airport
The Chinese Embassy says a traveller was interrogated without cause by security agencies in New Zealand.
Coachella 2026 includes headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G
It will be the first time any of the three artists have topped the bill at the event, which takes place in the Californian desert.
