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Ellen DeGeneres sets out to prove she's sorry. But is it enough?
Opinion - How sorry do we need her to be? Evidently, more sorry than this. But should she be sorry at all?
New Zealand calls for veto reform at UN General Assembly
He also used his speech to announce New Zealand would campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2039-2040 term.
NZ naval vessel sails through Taiwan Strait for first time since 2017
The New Zealand ship sailed through the sensitive strait with and Australian naval vessel.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Biden announces $12.9 billion in military aid for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Capitol Hill amid Republican criticism
Foreign policy expert on China ICBM launch
A foreign policy expert says China's decision to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean is disturbing. University of Otago professor in politics specialising in Chinese… Audio
US pushes for ceasefire despite continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon
The White House wants a 21-day ceasefire with the US defence minister saying a diplomatic solution is still possible. Audio
Israel rejects proposals for Lebanon ceasefire
Israel has rejected French and U-S proposals for a 21 day ceasefire in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Correspondent in Beirut, Amélie David, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israeli foreign minister rejects Lebanon ceasefire proposal
Israel's military has launched a new wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets amid a pledge to fight "with all our strength until victory". Audio
New York mayor charged with bribery, fraud
US prosecutors have charged Eric Adams with accepting illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel from Turkish nationals seeking to influence him. Audio
Palestinian President speaks to UN General Assembly
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged the U.N. General Assembly overnight to stop the war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants, saying Israel had almost entirely… Audio
NY Mayor Eric Adams indicted on fraud charges
New York's mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on bribery and fraud charges. Prosecutors say he accepted illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel from Turkish nationals seeking to influence… Audio
Sudanese army launch major attack on capital Khartoum
Once a week, First Up lands in Africa, where Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports in from Ghana. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown, iwi affiliation data released today on the Maori… Audio
Further restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan don't feel new - exiled journalist
Zahra Joya says she hopes New Zealand, and others, will do more to put pressure on the Taliban.
Israel ramps up attacks on Lebanon
Israel's army chief has given his clearest indication yet that the country is preparing for a ground invasion into Lebanon. Henri Bou-Saab spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Push for Lebanon ceasefire deal as Israel hints at ground operation
The US and France sought to hammer out a 21-day ceasefire in the Lebanon conflict between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah late on Wednesday while Israel's military chief said a ground assault…
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 September 2024
On today's episode, on Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits, a… Audio
Israel hints at ground assault into Lebanon as air strikes continue
Israel's military chief says air strikes in Lebanon will continue in order to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure and prepare the way for a possible ground operation. Audio
