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Magnitude-5.3 tremor hits Tokyo day after megaquake warning
The prime minister said the government had not received any reports of major damage.
Iraqi teen detained in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled
The 18-year-old is reported to have sworn allegiance to the Islamic State.
Canadian MP calls for women's soccer team leaders to front Parliament
A Canadian MP has begun the process to bring the leaders of the Canadian women's soccer team and Canada Soccer before its Parliament over the drone spying scandal, according to media reports.
Macron gives New Caledonia Pacific mission green light - diplomat
France has approved a high-level Pacific mission to New Caledonia to gather information from all sides involved in the ongoing crisis.
Sports Minister Chris Bishop on Olympic medals
It's been raining medals for the New Zealand Olympians in Paris. Sports minister Chris Bishop spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How the Kamala Harris surge scrambled Donald Trump's battle plan
Analysis - Trump's presidential campaign is struggling to blunt a surging Harris.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 August
On today's episode, Ellesse Andrews won the women's Keirin at the velodrome in a dominant final performance, taking gold, and the K4 500m team also won gold overnight, Nathan Rarere brings us the… Audio
British crocodile expert jailed for sexual abuse of dogs
Adam Britton pleaded guilty to 60 charges, which also included four counts of accessing child abuse material.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
NZ's best chess players gear up for Chess Olympiad
New Zealand has been given a special role ahead of the Olympics of Chess, the Chess Olympiad. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Ben Strang with the best stories of the Olympic games
The Paris Olympics are almost at an end, with the closing ceremony coming up on Monday. Ben Strang looks back at all the best stories of the Olympic games. Audio
Trump says he wants three debates with Harris
Donald Trump says his campaign has offered three dates for presidential debates against Kamala Harris, but they have not yet been confirmed.
Teen planned 'explosives and knives' suicide attack at Taylor Swift concert
Officials say the teen suspect wanted to kill "a large crowd of people".
Ellesse Andrews wins gold in women's keirin
New Zealand has won two gold medals and a bronze at the Olympic Games overnight. Ellesse Andrews won the women's Keirin at the velodrome in a dominant final performance. Audio
Defiant Swifties take to streets after terror plot
Taylor Swift fans came out in force on Vienna's streets to sing her songs and show their defiance after her concerts in the city were cancelled.
Japan warns of risk of megaquake after 7.1 quake
The warning comes after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off southern Japan.
NZ win gold in K4 500m sprint
In the Olympics overnight, the gold medal in the K4 500m kayak sprint is Dame Lisa Carrington's sixth Olympic gold medal, and she'll be hoping to add more in the coming days. Barry Guy spoke to Corin… Audio
NZ wins two gold and a bronze on day 13 of Paris Games
New Zealand has won two gold medals and a bronze at the Olympic Games on Day 13 of the Paris Games. Felicity Reid who is outside the velodrome where Ellesse Andrews picked up gold spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Nigeria detains international students during protests
A South African beauty contestant has stepped down after controversy surrounding her nationality - Nabil Ahmed Rufai has the details Audio
US: Donald Trump MIA while Harris/Walz campaign
China and the US are battling it out on top of the medal table - Bevan Hurley has the update Audio