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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
On today's episode, search and rescue efforts continue after Tuesday's 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, the Government is offering redress of $150,000 to survivors of torture at the Lake Alice… Audio
US: Trump holds first post-election press conference
US correspondent Eleisha Foon has the latest on Donald Trump and the tale of a hunter being killed by a bear. Audio
Arrest in Moscow of suspect in killing of Russian general
An arrest in Moscow of a suspect in the killing of a Russian Lt General - Alex Cadier has the latest from Ukraine Audio
Why are people suddenly seeing drones everywhere?
As well as security concerns, the sightings have been connected to conspiracy theories about foreign agents and secret government plots. Audio
Update on Vanuatu earthquake
Maggie Tweedie gets the latest on the recovery in Vanuatu following yesterday's devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake with RNZ Pacific journalist Lydia Lewis. Audio
Eat like an ancient Greek
When you think of Greek food, what comes to mind? A tomato-heavy salad or souvlaki? Not all of those things were staples of the ancient Greek diet. Audio
Aftershocks continue in Vanuatu after 7.3 earthquake
At least 14 people are known to have died and more than 200 were injured in the 7.3 earthquake that struck near Port Vila on Tuesday afternoon. Businessman in Vanuatu John Tonner spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
UNICEF on situation in Vanuatu after earthquake
There are fears Vanuatu could be dealing with a mass casualty event, with people still believed to be trapped in three collapsed building in the capital. UNICEF's Chief of the Vanuatu Field Office… Audio
Ukraine kills Russian chemical weapons chief with bomb on scooter
Igor Kirillov was killed by a remote detonated bomb hidden in an electric scooter, Russia has vowed revenge.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 December 2024
On today's episode, the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.3 earthquake is expected to rise because concrete buildings have collapsed with people inside in the capital Port Vila, and the Treasury's half-year… Audio
NZ Red Cross on standby after large quake in Vanuatu
The New Zealand Red Cross says it's on standby to support colleagues in Vanuatu. New Zealand Red Cross secretary general Sarah Stuart-Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on New Zealand's response to Vanuatu earthquake
New Zealand is ready to provide assistance to Vanuatu if needed, after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near the capital Port Vila on Tuesday, damaging buildings and infrastructure. Foreign Minister Winston… Audio
Rescuers searching for survivors after Vanuatu earthquake
The Vanuatu MetService is advising people near coastal areas to stay on higher ground due to the risk of tsunami from the aftershocks. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Buildings collapse after major earthquake in Vanuatu
A woman caught up in the Vanuatu earthquake says she could hear screaming coming from people trapped in a collapsed building next door. Emma Thompson spoke to our reporter Maia Ingoe hours after the… Audio
Vanuatu Business Resilience Council chair on earthquake
Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai, says his country is in urgent need of international assistance. Glen Craig is the Chair of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council and he was having… Audio
Large 7.3 earthquake hits Vanuatu
The Vanuatu MetService is recommending people near coastal areas stay on higher ground due to a potential for Tsunami triggered by aftershocks. Audio
Death toll expected to rise after Vanuatu earthquake
The death toll from the earthquake in Vanuatu now stands at 14 and is expected to rise. 200 people have been treated with injuries at the main hospital in the capital Port Villa. Audio
Sea Shepherd founder released by Denmark
Japan had sought extradition of Paul Watson on criminal charges.
Suicide attack kills Taliban's minister of refugees in Kabul
The Taliban's refugee minister has been killed, Anas Mallick has the details from Pakistan Audio
Bali 9 finally back home in Australia
Meta settles with the Australian government over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Pam Corkery has that and all the news out of Australia Audio
