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World News Wrap for 28 August 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: energy prices to rise by 2 percent
Energy prices are on the rise in the UK, Henry Riley tells us why and by how much. Audio
Manhunt for sovereign citizen who killed two police in Victoria
The hunt continues for an alleged cop killer in rural Victoria, Emma Cropper has the latest Audio
South Africa calls US welcome for white Afrikaners 'apartheid 2.0'
US President Donald Trump's administration is claiming the minority white Afrikaner community are victims of discrimination and even "genocide", which the Pretoria government strongly denies.
Denmark demands answers from US over Greenland 'interference' attempts
Denmark has summoned the US charge d'affaires for talks after reports of attempted interference in Greenland.
No excuse for mushroom murderer's inhumane prison conditions
Opinion: A principle of modern democracies where the rule of law prevails is that people are sent to prison as punishment - not for punishment, writes Thalia Anthony.
Australian manhunt: Killed officer was looking forward to retirement
Victorian police have named the two officers who were shot dead at a rural property yesterday.
Massive manhunt underway for suspect in Aussie police shooting
A massive manhunt is underway for a suspect who shot and killed two police officers in rural Victoria. 56-year-old Dezi Freeman is believed to be behind yesterday's shooting in Pore-punkah, a small… Audio
Man charged over Melbourne synagogue firebombing faces court
Younes Ali Younes, 20, was charged with arson and conduct endangering life following the fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Australian police shooting: Alleged gunman has 'powerful firearms'
A manhunt is continuing for accused gunman Dezi Freeman in rural Victoria's Porepunkah.
Could a ‘cortisol cocktail’ really reduce stress?
Rather than something you might order at a bar, this drink is one of the latest wellness trends floating around.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered… Audio
Major manhunt in Australia after two police shot dead
A small town in rural Victoria is still in lockdown, while police continue the search for a man who shot two police officers dead on Tuesday. Australia correspondent Emma Cropper spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Manhunt for 'sovereign citizen' after two police officers shot dead in Australia
A 59-year-old detective and a 35-year-old senior constable were fatally shot while serving a warrant for historical sex offences.
Trump administration to seek death penalty for DC murder cases
The US President made the announcement during a meeting with Cabinet members.
Reform leader Nigel Farage says his party would deport 600,000 migrants from UK
In the UK, Reform leader Nigel Farage says his party would deport 600,000 migrants over five years, if it comes to power at the next election. UK correspondent John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World News Wrap
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Reaction to Israel's latest strike on Gaza hospital
Alex Baird reports from the Middle-East with reaction to Israel's strike on another hospital Audio
Giant wall of dust slams Phoenix, USA
The weather system, known as a haboob, has caused damage, airport delays and power outages.
France returns slain king's skull to Madagascar
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Africa, where France has returned the skull of a long dead Madagascan King. Audio
