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US correspondent on the biggest stories of 2024
US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann about the biggest moments in 2024. Audio
Liam Lawson to race for Red Bull in Formula 1 next season
Liam Lawson will be racing for the Red Bull Formula 1 team alongside 4-time World Champion Max Verstappen in 2025. F1 journalist Chris Medland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
French court finds all 51 defendants guilty in drug-rape trial
A French court has found all 51 defendants guilty in a drugging-and-rape trial that horrified the world. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
London correspondent on biggest moments of 2024
It's our last programme of the year and we're going to mark it by going around some of the overseas correspondents we've crossed to, bringing you some of the biggest stories of 2024. London… Audio
Liam Lawson confirmed to drive for F1 team Red Bull
Liam Lawson is set to become a household name in one of the world's biggest sports after being confirmed to drive for Formula One powerhouse Red Bull next year. Audio
Dozens of children killed in crush at Nigerian funfair
A stampede at a fun fair in Nigeria - Nabil Ahmed Rufai joins First UP from Africa Audio
UK: average water bill up by £90
Water prices are set to soar in the UK, Ellie Jay has the story from London Audio
The Galápagos Postman: Hand delivering 50 letters around the globe
Since March this year, Jonny Beardmore has been travelling the globe to hand-deliver 50 letters to strangers around the world collected from an ancient postbox on Isla Floreana in the Galapagos… Audio
Dunedin shooting victim accused of looting in Dublin
Former Greens candidate Jack Brazil has been arrested in Ireland for the alleged looting of a Footlocker store in Ireland.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
In today's episode, the search continues for survivors two days after the devastating 7.3 earthquake in Vanuatu, residents of the small Far North town of Mangamuka are over the moon as State Highway 1… Audio
Syria 'exhausted by war': Defacto leader
The defacto leader of Syria says his country is exhausted by war and isn't a threat to its neighbours or the west. Andrew McRae spoke to World Vision's Syria response director Emmanuel Isch. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
On today's episode, search and rescue efforts continue after Tuesday's 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, the Government is offering redress of $150,000 to survivors of torture at the Lake Alice… Audio
US: Trump holds first post-election press conference
US correspondent Eleisha Foon has the latest on Donald Trump and the tale of a hunter being killed by a bear. Audio
Arrest in Moscow of suspect in killing of Russian general
An arrest in Moscow of a suspect in the killing of a Russian Lt General - Alex Cadier has the latest from Ukraine Audio
Why are people suddenly seeing drones everywhere?
As well as security concerns, the sightings have been connected to conspiracy theories about foreign agents and secret government plots. Audio
Update on Vanuatu earthquake
Maggie Tweedie gets the latest on the recovery in Vanuatu following yesterday's devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake with RNZ Pacific journalist Lydia Lewis. Audio
Eat like an ancient Greek
When you think of Greek food, what comes to mind? A tomato-heavy salad or souvlaki? Not all of those things were staples of the ancient Greek diet. Audio
Aftershocks continue in Vanuatu after 7.3 earthquake
At least 14 people are known to have died and more than 200 were injured in the 7.3 earthquake that struck near Port Vila on Tuesday afternoon. Businessman in Vanuatu John Tonner spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
UNICEF on situation in Vanuatu after earthquake
There are fears Vanuatu could be dealing with a mass casualty event, with people still believed to be trapped in three collapsed building in the capital. UNICEF's Chief of the Vanuatu Field Office… Audio
Ukraine kills Russian chemical weapons chief with bomb on scooter
Igor Kirillov was killed by a remote detonated bomb hidden in an electric scooter, Russia has vowed revenge.
