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Peters' latest rodeo may become his bumpiest yet
Analysis - The Foreign Minister's trip to Washington comes at a time of global volatility, where rules seem to be constantly changing. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
On today's episode, The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term, Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington… Audio
Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures over 100
A flare used at the concert triggered the fire in the club in the town of Kocani.
US: violent, deadly tornadoes through southern states
Katherine Firkin reports in from the USA where tornadoes have cut a swathe through a number of southern states Audio
Ukraine still after security guarantees from Europe allies
A deadly nightclub fire claims lives in Macedonia - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the latest from Europe Audio
Voice of America channels fall silent as Trump administration guts agency and cancels contracts
Some of VOA's local-language radio stations have stopped broadcasting news reports and switched over to music to fill the airtime, according to listeners.
Astronaut crew docks with space station to replace stuck NASA astronauts
The Crew-10 astronauts' SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked to the ISS on Sunday.
Worlds of Music 16 March, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Fanfare Ciocarlia, Anouar Brahem, The Warratahs, and Trevor pays tribute to soothing soultress Roberta Flack. Audio
Pope signals he doesn't plan to resign
Reforms on the table include how to give greater roles to women in the Catholic Church, including ordaining them as deacons, and the greater inclusion of laity in governance and decision making.
Peru fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home
A fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.
New South Wales heatwave creating 'extreme' bushfire risk
A heat wave has resulted in a total fire ban for large swaths of New South Wales, including Sydney, with more "hot, dry and windy conditions" forecast.
'Hell will rain down': Trump strikes against Houthis
At least 19 were killed as the US President launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Houthis over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping.
Starbucks ordered to pay NZ$87m to delivery driver burned by coffee
The driver "suffered severe burns, disfigurement, and debilitating nerve damage to his genitals.
Trump administration considers travel ban for 41 countries
The move harkens back to President Donald Trump's first-term ban on travellers from seven majority-Muslim nations.
US expels South African ambassador, saying he 'hates' Trump
The expulsion of the ambassador is the latest development in rising tensions between Washington and Pretoria.
Stuck NASA astronauts one step closer to home after SpaceX crew-swap launch
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida carrying four astronauts who will replace Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
Wall St bounces as selloff prompts dip-buying rally
US stocks rebounded on Friday as investors shopped for bargains at the end of a tumultuous week arising from Trump's chaotic policies.
Ukraine's Zelensky says there is now a good chance to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia.
Canada's new prime minister says Trump will 'never, ever' get Canada
"He knows, and I know from long experience, that we can find mutual solutions that win for both."
Ukraine war: Will the ceasefire go through?
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of dragging out the ceasefire process. Audio