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Hamas to free six more Gaza hostages
It comes after Israel confirmed that a body handed over hours earlier was that of hostage Shiri Bibas.
US trans actress slams Trump govt after passport gender change
According to the State Department, under an executive order on what the Trump administration calls "Gender Ideology Extremism," the Bureau of Consular Affairs would stop issuing identification…
'Fragile' Pope Francis not in 'immediate danger of death'
"Is he out of danger? No. But if the question is 'is he in danger of death?', the answer is 'no'," Dr Sergio Alfieri, who's in charge of the Pope's care, said.
The Stranglers: 'I would make my mistakes all over again'
Formed in 1974, The Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving and successful bands to have originated in the UK punk scene. They stood out for their musicianship, their often aggressive or… Audio
LA Mayor fires LA Fire Chief, citing response to wildfires
The mayor cited two specific reasons for Kristin Crowley's removal - firefighters were off-duty the morning of the fires and Crowley did not co-operate with part of the investigation.
Pilots diverted over reported Chinese military vessel drills in Tasman Sea
Unexpected Chinese naval activities in the Tasman Sea that forced commercial airlines to divert from possible live fire exercises, have sent top New Zealand and Australian politicians seeking answers…
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
In today's episode, the Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances and can no longer lean as heavily on the US, teacher shortages are so dire that principals… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
On today's episode, the New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has told… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed discusses the three Chinese naval vessel sailing east of Sydney and a trend that is worry many Asian countries - a shrinking middle class. Audio
US: Democrats horrified but silent over Ukraine conflict
Bevan Hurley joins First Up from New York for the latest from Trump's America Audio
South Africa police target killer of gay imam
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports on the murder of a gay South African Imam Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
In today's episode, new figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets, the New Zealand government is aware and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Audio
Trump calls Zelensky 'a dictator'
The US president has questioned why Ukraine hasn't held elections, as a war of words with his counterpart in Kyiv rapildy escalates. Audio
Trump calls Ukraine President a 'dictator'
Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media, calling him a "dictator without elections" who needs to "move fast" or lose his country. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke… Audio
UK: Surrey sinkhole expands
Parts of the UK appear to be sinking - Ellie Jay reports on the great Surrey sink hole Audio
Zelensky: US President lives in disinformation zone
Anas Mallick is in Ukraine, where he reports on the growing rift between President Zelensky and US President Trump Audio
'They're all struggling': More than 150 whales stranded in Tasmania
More than 150 suspected false killer whales have become stranded on a beach in Tasmania's far north-west.
District affected by Manawanui disaster continues to smell fuel
A spokesperson for the community says the Safata district deserves equitable treatment and fair compensation.
'Everyone must go' tourism slogan hits international headlines
The slogan, which aims to attract Australians to visit, has received mix reviews.
