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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 December
On today's episode, the government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector, emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison… Audio
Suspect in killing of US CEO arrested and named, caught with 'ghost gun'
26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione was arrested after a McDonald's employee recognised him. Audio
Man arrested in Pennsylvania in relation to CEO murder
A man is in police custody in relation to the killing of a health insurance boss in New York last week. New York correspondent Sally Patterson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Emergency teams work to free prisoners in Syria
Our Middle East correspondent Trent Murray spent the day at the Israeli border with Syria. Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Premier League referee David Coote sacked after investigation
The investigation found his actions to be in serious breach of his contract.
Police question man over killing of US health care boss
Police stopped a person travelling by bus and recovered a suppressor - a device that muffles the sound of a firearm - and a number of false IDs.
Prisoners freed after Assad regime falls in Syria
Emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison, searching for survivors potentially detained in its notorious hidden underground cells. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann.
…Survivors of atomic bombs to speak at Nobel Peace ceremony
Japanese survivors of the atomic bomb are taking part in the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Sweden - Chris Gilbert has the details from Tokyo Audio
Tonga's PM resigns after vote of no confidence
Tonga's Prime Minister has resigned after a vote of no confidence, Caleb Fotheringham reports on the latest from Tonga. Audio
UK: Syria's HTS group being re-classified for dialogue
The UK government weighs up removing Syria's new leadership from terror lists, Henry Riley has the latest from London Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
In today's episode, fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours, in one of the biggest… Audio
Syrian lawyer on rebels seizing Damascus
In one of the biggest turning points for the Middle East in generations, yesterday Syrian rebels seized the capital of Damascus, toppling a regime that had an iron grip on the country for more than 50… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
On today's episode, Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule, the Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would… Audio
Backpack found in Central Park, but CEO assassin still at large
New York investigators have found a backpack in Central Park, believed to belong to the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. US correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Morning… Audio
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ousted as rebels take Damascus
Syrians around the world are celebrating after rebel forces captured Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday. AUT lecturer in international law Myra Williamson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ based Syrian on rebel forces ousting President Bashar al-Assad
Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule. Middle Eastern scholar and former Syrian refugee Karam Shaar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Syrian rebels capture Damascus as Bashar al-Assad flees
Syria's overthrown president, Bashar al-Assad, is still missing after fleeing the country as rebels took control of the capital, Damascus. Middle East Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Ingrid… Audio
US: latest on hunt for killer of health insurance boss
The manhunt continues for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Katherine Firkin has the latest. Audio
European reaction to Syria, Notre Dame Cathedral reopens
Europe reacts to the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
Celebrations in Syria as president reportedly ousted
President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled Damascus as rebels entered the Syrian capital.