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UK: Grenfell Tower inquiry report published
The report into the 2017 Grenfell disater is out - Ellie Jay has the details Audio
Heading Off: the Himalayas - what to know
Emma Gleason is the Lifestyle and Travel Deputy Editor at the NZ Herald and joins Jesse Mulligan to discuss signing up to a multi-day hike in the Himalayas for the first time. Audio
Union 'disgusted and angry' ferry talks not on PM's agenda
Christopher Luxon has no plans to raise the Interislander "ferry fiasco" during his trip to South Korea this week.
Documents reveal what joining Aukus could mean for NZ
A briefing to ministers shows defence officials have been zeroing in on what joining pillar two might mean for New Zealand.
Elle Macpherson reveals she had cancer
The Australian supermodel was diagnosed after having a lump removed.
Russian missiles kill 50 in strike on Ukrainian military institute
Authorities say soldiers were among those killed as a rescue operation continues.
Australia: Census sexuality stoush, Labor Ministers look to woo WA
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at the controversy within Labor ranks over a government decision not to include a gender identity and sexuality in the 2026 census. Audio
Elton John reveals infection left him with limited vision
"I am healing, but it's an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye," the British singer-songwriter said.
Top seeds through to last 16 at US Open
Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have proceeded through to the quarter finals of the US Open, while other top seeds have faltered in both the men's and women's singles. Tennis correspondent… Audio
At least 50 dead after Russian missile strike on Ukraine
Fifty-one people are believed to be dead and almost 200 wounded after a Russian missile strike on central Ukraine. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
At least 12 migrants dead after boat capsizes in English Channel
Rescue operations were underway to find two people still missing.
Will Stedman takes silver in Men's 400m T36
Kiwi Paralympian Will Stedman has taken home silver in the Men's 400m T36 final to take the team's Paris medal tally to four. Stedman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Bombing in Kabul kills at least 6 people
A suicide attack in Afghanistan is leading the news out of South Asia, Anas Mallick reports from Islamabad, Pakistan Audio
Indigenous woman to lead Australian political party
For the first time ever, a major Australia political party will be lead by an indigenous woman - Pam Corkery has the story out of Brisbane Audio
New offence for accidentally feeding Queensland crocodiles
The Queensland government has made it an offence to unintentionally feed a crocodile by discarding food in a way that attracts them to a public place.
Australia: Calls for the ban of online gambling advertising
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about growing backlash against the advertising of online gambling and how it's damaging to all parts of society, with the majority of people… Audio
Hot dog history: Joey Chestnut smashes sausage scoffing record
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa owen about Joe Biden joining Kamala Harris on the campaign trail for the first time in her candidacy and the jawdropping number of hot dogs… Audio
Kimchi under threat from climate change
Scientists, farmers and manufacturers say the quality and quantity is suffering due to rising temperatures.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September
On today's episode, fixing roads and building new ones will recieive the lion's share of a government investment of $32.9 billion dollars on transport over the next three years, more mourners are… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum bows to Chinese pressure over mention of Taiwan
The Pacific Islands Forum has bowed to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit in Tonga. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio
