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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
Judith Collins on South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting
Pacific Defence Ministers are warning the region is not a testing ground for long-range missiles. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Pacific leaders concerned over Chinese missile testing
Pacific Defence Ministers are warning the region is not a testing ground for long-range missiles. Eleisha Foon spoke to Defence Ministers on the sidelines of the South Pacific Defence Ministers… Audio
Israel strikes Beirut suburb, Hezbollah keeps up cross-border fire
Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately.
Boats capsizing off coasts around Africa
Two major boating incidents in Africa - Nabil Ahmed Rufai has news of a capsize in Nigeria and a migrant boat sinking off the coast of Djbouti Audio
UK: PM Sir Keir Starmer pays back gifts, hospitality
Sir Keir Starmer has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality - Ellie Jay has the latest from London. Audio
George Harrison's early Beatles guitar could fetch $1.3m at auction
The instrument is described as "one of the holy grails" of historic Beatles guitars.
Britain agrees Chagos Island sovereignty deal with Mauritius
The deal will allow people displaced decades ago to make way for an airbase to return home.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 October 2024
On today's episode, the Israeli Defence Force says it is sending more troops to join its efforts on the ground, Ngapuhi hapu want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their… Audio
US prosecutors say Donald Trump told family it didn't matter if he won or lost 2020 election
A US judge has released the evidence in the case in which the former president is accussed of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Doctor pleads guilty in death of Friends star Matthew Perry
The doctor was one of five people charged in the overdose death of the actor which involved ketamine.
Israel says eight soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israeli military and Hezbollah report ground combat inside southern Lebanon. Audio
Polls show no clear winner after VP debate
CNN polls show there was no clear winner in the Vice-presidential debate between Republican candidate JD Vance and the Democrat's Tim Walz. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lebanese NZers concerned for family in Lebanon
Rachelle Wright left Lebanon in the 1980s but her family remains in Antelias, just five kilometres from Beirut. Wright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israel continues ground invasion of Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Force says it is sending more troops to join its efforts on the ground. The impact on civilians is being described as devastating, with Lebanon's disaster risk management unit says… Audio
CIA takes to social media to recruit informants
The American spy agency wants people in China, Iran and North Korea.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat in southern Lebanon. The deaths are the first since Israel sent ground troops into the country two days ago to fight Iranian-backed Hezbollah… Audio
Hezbollah clash with IDF as soldiers invade Lebanon
The Middle-East is braced for Israel's response to yesterday's missile attack by Iran - Alex Baird has the latest from the region. Audio
