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Aotearoa dub queen Rubi Du shares fresh beats
Whether she's rocking the mic solo or collaborating with some of the biggest names in Kiwi music, Rubi Du consistently delivers performances that are equal parts fire and finesse. Fresh off the plane… Audio
Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian focus on 'coming hours'
Negotiators were near to hammering out the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday after marathon talks in Qatar, and the US and Egyptian leaders promised to stay in close contact about a…
Vanuatu snap election preparation almost complete
The final ballot boxes are being deployed to the farthest polling stations in the country.
British actor, comedian Tony Slattery dies
The Whose Line Is It anyway star has been called the "gentlest, sweetest soul" despite his battle with drugs and alcohol.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15th January
On today's episode, the US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained, an unusually large number of homeowners will… Audio
US correspondent Todd Zwillich
Todd joins Anna for updates on the Pacific Palisades fire. Audio
Powerful winds forecast for LA as some fires still uncontained
The US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained. Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Lulu Sun knocked out of Australian Open in straight sets
Lulu Sun's bad run of form to start 2025 has continued, after the Kiwi was eliminated in the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tennis commentator Dave Worsely spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Ukraine launches large scale attack on Russia
Ukraine has launched one of its largest attacks on Russia since the February 2022 invasion, and Russia is vowing it will retaliate. BBC correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
South Africa pulls 36 corpses from illegal mine, arrests 82 survivors
South African rescuers have pulled out 36 bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine deep underground in two days of operations, police said.
Trump's Pentagon nominee comes under fire at Senate hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, came under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as the top Democrat on the Senate committee accused him of lacking…
Princess Kate says cancer in remission
"There is much to look forward to," she says during a visit to the hospital where she was treated.
Ukraine launches one of biggest attacks on Russia so far
Russia's military says it will retaliate against Ukraine after Kyiv fired a dozen missiles and launched a huge drone attack.
DJ Christopher Tubbs explains Balearic Music
Mark and Kara get a deep dive into Balearic music with producer, taste maker and DJ Christopher Tubbs. Originating in the Spanish Balearic Island of Ibiza, Tubbs explains that the 'contentious genre'… Audio
NZ-UAE trade deal to cut export tax by 98.5 percent - PM
Trade between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates is currently valued at NZ$1.3 billion.
Carrie Underwood slated to perform at Trump's inauguration
Country music star Carrie Underwood is tipped to perform "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
Dozens found dead after 400 illegal miners trapped underground in South Africa
Workers have been in the gold mine for two months amid a stand-off with police.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14th January
On today's episode, consultation is open on a proposed re-write of the Arms Act, a falling New Zealand dollar could see kiwis paying more at the fuel pump, visitors of the beach-side settlement of… Audio
'I just kept driving': Fires leave Australian couple's American dream in ruin
When fires roared through the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles, Joel House only had a pushbike to get himself and his young daughter out of the path of the blaze.
Australians battling over beach shade etiquette
A turf war has broken out in Australia over the use of sun shades at popular beaches, with complaints of people hogging space or setting up their "cabanas" early in the morning and then abandoning… Audio
