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Israel strikes cause deadliest day in Lebanon in almost 20 years
Nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon, in the deadliest day of conflict there in almost 20 years. University of Otago professor and co-founder of Middle East and Islamic Studies Aotearoa Dr… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 September 2024
On today's episode, the government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and… Audio
Erik and Lyle Menendez murdered their parents - now Netflix is telling their story
Netflix just can't keep TV hitmaker Ryan Murphy away from true-crime retellings - and why would they? Video
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 492 people in Lebanon, 24 children
The Israeli military said it struck about 1300 Hezbollah targets, and Lebanese residents have received calls to move away from Hezbollah posts.
Academic on kidnapping and release of Philip Mehrtens
Independence from their Indonesian overlords might not have been top of mind for the West Papuan rebels who kidnapped the just-released Kiwi hostage Phillip Mehrtens, according to one local academic… Audio
India reports first case of new mpox strain
A man in the southern state of Kerala has the fast-spreading clade 1b variety.
Donald Trump says he won't run in 2028 if defeated
Donald Trump has said that he does not expect to run again for president if he is defeated in November's US election. US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Footage shows hand-over ceremony of Philip Mehrtens in West Papua
New video footage has been released showing a peaceful hand-over ceremony of Philip Mehrtens' in West Papua. Eleisha Foon has more. Audio
Australian supermarkets accused of raising prices to lower them for 'promotions'
Coles and Woolworths face separate legal action after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleged they "misled" customers on more than 500 products.
Israel strikes in Lebanon leave hundreds dead
In Lebanon it has been the deadliest day of Israeli strikes since 2006. Former Middle East correspondent for The Independent Don MacIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Alleged Trump gunman wrote of 'assassination attempt,' prosecutors say
Ryan Routh wrote a letter months before he was found hiding out with a gun near Donald Trump's Florida golf course earlier this month.
Japan: apparel firms add new 5th season to catalogue
Chris Gilbert tells us how odd the year has been weatherwise in Japan Audio
UK: first Labour Party conference takes place amid weather
UK's Labour party is having its conference at the moment, Henry Riley is there in his wellies and MacIntosh Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World's Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to look at the events making headlines internationally. Audio
What is going on with Diddy now?
It's shaping up to be a memorable year for US hip hop star Sean 'P.Diddy' Combs, for all the wrong reasons. Here's why.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 September 2024
On today's episode, a former New Zealand police negotiator says international negotiations are long and complex, top officials advised the Government it would cost $3 billion a year for New Zealand to… Audio
'Battle of reckoning': Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire
Hezbollah and Israel exchanged heavy fire into Sunday, as the Lebanese militant group sent rockets deep into northern Israeli territory after facing some of the most intense bombardment in almost a…
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 September
On today's episode, New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens who was held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months has been released, the government is promising to crack down on the… Audio
World Risk Poll shows NZ community resilience in decline
Twice as many New Zealanders have experienced a disaster in the past five years than in 2021. Lloyd's Register Foundation's Nancy Hey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Disgrace': Peters lashes out at claims bribe was paid to free hostage pilot
The West Papua National Liberation Army, which held pilot Kiwi Phillip Mehrtens for more than 19 months, says a bribe was paid for his release. Audio
