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Update on Gaza and technocrats, Sudan
Alex Baird reports from the Middle-East on the tenuous Gaza ceasefire Audio
10 Europeans die after tourist bus crashes in Kenya
A plane crash in Kenya, and a 92 year old president for Cameroon, Nabil Ahmed Rufai has the news from Africa Audio
US military strikes four boats in Pacific Ocean
The United States military has conducted further strikes in its campaign against alleged drug trafficking, killing 14 more people.
Luxon to dine with Trump and other leaders
The Prime Minister will be attending an APEC leaders dinner on Wednesday in South Korea.
Ukraine needs support for 2-3 more years of fighting - Zelensky
The Ukrainian president said the money would be spent on recovery if the war with Russia ended earlier, but if not, there'd be 'no other choice' but to spend it on weapons.
Jamaica warns of mass destruction as Hurricane Melissa looms
The Category 5 storm is charting a painstakingly slow path through the Caribbean.
Gunman pleads guilty to Japan ex-PM's murder
The slaying forced a reckoning in a country with little experience of gun violence, and ignited scrutiny of alleged ties between prominent conservative lawmakers and a secretive sect, the Unification…
Russia's interest in Antarctic oil exposed after Ukrainian scientist's arrest
The Antarctic Treaty's environmental protocol is clear - mining is prohibited indefinitely.
Trump praises Japan's 'great' female leader in talks on trade, critical minerals
Sanae Takaichi said she would nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, The White House says.
Two killed in underground explosion at Australian silver mine
Emergency services were called to the remote mining town of Cobar in the state of New South Wales, some 700 km northwest of Sydney, after a critical workplace incident, Australian authorities said.
Meta and TikTok to obey Australia under-16 social media ban
On paper, the ban is one of the strictest in the world.
Malaysian PM calls for multilateralism at East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to deepen ties with Indo-Pacific countries amidst global trade instability.
Supreme Court overturns controversial freeze on puberty blockers for adolescents
The mother of a trans teenager mounted a legal challenge which was heard in the Supreme Court in Brisbane.
Mexican journalist who covered drug cartels found dead on highway with note next to body
Mexico is one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders.
Prince Andrew an 'accident waiting to happen', friends tell biographer
The royal and his ex wife Sarah Ferguson have been labelled 'hypocrites' over their connection to Jeffrey Epstein
Do Halloween treats hype kids up?
How to make sure you (all) get a good night's sleep after all the spooky sweets.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 October 2025
RNZ can reveal the Labour Party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax, or CGT, covering just property - excluding the family home and farms; Finance Minister and National's deputy leader… Audio
2700 flights delayed in a day as US government shutdown hits day 27
The Trump administration has warned flight disruptions will increase as controllers miss their first full paycheck on Tuesday.
King Charles heckled in public over Prince Andrew
"How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?," the man could be heard shouting.
Commissioner wants answers as Australia ramps up recruiting of Kiwi cops
Richard Chambers has sent his Northern Territory counterpart a please explain. Audio