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Rowers provide medal rush at Paris Olympics
New Zealand's rowers went on a medal rush last night at the Nautical Stadium just outside Paris. Three crews will bring medals home to New Zealand, one of each colour, after a one-hour flurry of great… Audio
The Boyfriend: How TV shows are finally getting gay dating right
An ultra-wholesome Japanese dating series on Netflix has hooked viewers globally. The Boyfriend is part of a wave of reality shows showing the nuances, and differences, of gay relationships.
Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case
The Republican presidential candidate is barred from speaking about prosecutors, court staff until sentencing, he argues it stifles campaign speech.
Rowing NZ high-performance manager on Olympic medals
New Zealand won a flurry of three medals inside an hour of rowing action last night, with Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors claiming New Zealand's second gold medal of the Olympic Games. Rowing New… Audio
Turbulence takes instant noodles off Korean Air menu
The beloved snack will not be available in economy class due to fears of "burn incidents".
Prisoners freed in biggest post-Cold War swap
Turkey coordinated the swap which included Russian assassin Vadim Krasikov who was freed by Germany.
Not a huge swag of medals for African countries - yet
South Africa has the continent's only gold, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana Audio
Turkey brokers prisoner swap - US detainees released by Russia
Simone Biles is leading the US charge at the Paris Olympics - Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio
At Versailles, the Olympics intrude on history and create something magical
Analysis - Paris has thrown its doors open to the world, and that has meant allowing modern intrusion to some of history's most storied places.
Australia: Life expectancy getting worse for indigenous people
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about evidence showing the life for indigenous people in Australia is slowly improving but the key problems of imprisonment and life… Audio
Iran vows revenge after leader of Hamas killed in Israeli
Iran has vowed to take revenge after the political leader of Hamas was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran. The killing of Ismail Haniyeh came just 12 hours after a top Hezbollah commander was… Audio
US: Recent polls place Harris in the lead ahead of 2024
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about recent polls suggesting a stark turnaround for the Democrats after Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race and a plea… Audio
The 1975 sued for $4.1m over 'gay kiss' that got Malaysian festival cancelled
British pop rock band The 1975 are being sued by the organisers of a Malaysian music festival which was shut down after the group's frontman kissed a male band mate...
'Morally reprehensible': Families reject NZ$817m fine for Boeing
Families for some of the 346 people killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes have asked a judge to reject the deal.
Why is Simone Biles hitting back at a former team mate?
Biles' cheeky Instagram post slapped back at criticisms from the former Olympian.
Three men accused of plotting 9/11 reach plea deal - Pentagon
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices will plead guilty in a Guantanamo Bay trial, US prosecutors say.
Trump questions whether Harris is 'Black' at conference with Black journalists
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has questioned the racial identity of his Democratic rival Kamala Harris during the country's largest annual gathering of Black journalists.
NZ golfer Daniel Hillier on Olympic golf tournament
Some of the world's top golfers will be teeing it up on Thursday night as the first round of the Men's tournament gets underway at Le Golf National outside of Paris. Daniel Hillier spoke to Barry Guy.
…Nathan Rarere with olympic update from Paris
A wrap of day five from Paris as well as looking ahead to day six action. Nathan Rarere spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hamish Carter on Wilde's triathlon silver at Paris Olympics
New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde claimed a silver medal in Paris on Wednesday night. Hamish Carter won gold at the Athens 2004 games, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
