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Few New Zealanders left in Lebanon amid evacuations
Several countries are evacuating their nationals as Israel continues its airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Two ceremonies show Israel's conflicting narratives over 7 October
One commemoration of the 7 October assault will be a live, public ceremony held at a large venue in Tel Aviv. The other will be a pre-recorded televised tribute.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
One year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel
Days later, Israel announced it was at war, and began a brutal, long-term retaliation on the militant group in Gaza. Audio
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon
Israeli air strikes have blasted Beirut overnight. The strikes have been described as some of the heaviest bombing of the Lebanese capital since the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalated… Audio
One year anniversary of Hamas' Oct 7 attacks
It has been one year since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
US: Trump returns to Butler, PA with Elon Musk
Donald Trump is back in Butler, the site of the attempted assination in July - Katherine Firkin joined First Up from New York Audio
International rescue teams help Bosnia after flash flooding
Flash flooding in Bosnia and the war continues in Ukraine, Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the round up from Europe Audio
How conspiracies are tearing apart America's hurricane response efforts
A new storm has emerged on social media - false rumours about how disaster funds have been used, and even claims that officials control the weather.
Thousands protest around the world demanding end to bloodshed in Gaza
About 40,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London, while thousands also gathered in Paris, Rome, Manila, Cape Town and New York City.
Trump, Elon Musk take stage together at attempted assassination site
Trump called up on stage a powerful ally - Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of social media platform X.
Hezbollah heir apparent Safieddine out of contact after strikes
A high-level Hezbollah source said that contact with the group's potential next leader, had been lost following Israeli strikes this week.
Celebrity endorsement and the US Election
This week saw the US Vice Presidential debate widely accepted as a tie and singer Chappell Roan faced backlash from fans for failing to endorse a candidate in the upcoming US presidential election… Audio
Haitian gang kills at least 70 people as thousands flee, UN says
The gang members reportedly set fire to at least 45 houses and 34 vehicles, forcing residents to flee their homes.
Tamil community marks 50 years of engagement in NZ
Wellington Tamil Society is organising a special event in the capital to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the community's activities in New Zealand.
Iran says its allies 'will not back down' in war with Israel
Iran's supreme leader has vowed in a rare address that his allies around the region would keep fighting Israel, as he defended his country's missile strike on its foe.
Israeli strike closes off road used to flee Lebanon, transport minister says
An Israeli strike near Lebanon's Masnaa border crossing with Syria has cut off a road used by hundreds of thousands of people to flee Israeli bombardments in recent days, Lebanon Transport Minister…
New evidence could free Lyle and Erik Menendez after three decades in prison
The brothers are serving life in prison without parole for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents.
Hurricane Helene second-deadliest to hit US in half a century
More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 4 October 2024
On today's episode, Dunedin City mayor Jules Radich declared a state of emergency for Dunedin just after midnight Thursday night as heavy rainfall began to cause widespread flooding, about 100 people… Audio