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Israel guilty of ongoing genocide - Amnesty International
An extensive Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is guilty of a mass and ongoing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza strip. It is calling on the New Zealand government to ban… Audio
Calls for Emmanuel Macron to resign as French government toppled
A hard-left party has demanded the resignation of the president. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
On today's episode, the culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus… Audio
Top US executive shot dead in 'brazen targeted attack' before meeting
The gunman remains on the loose after Brian Thompson was shot in Midtown Manhattan .
Plastic pollution treaty fails to pass
A United Nations summit on tackling plastic pollution has just wrapped up in South Korea, after failing to reach any agreement. Fiji's representative Sivendra Michael spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
French PM must resign after no-confidence vote
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier has lost the confidence of lawmakers, and his government must resign. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
South Korea President faces impeachment
It comes after he shocked the country by declaring martial law for several hours on Wednesday. Audio
South Korean president faces impeachment after attempting to impose martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, is facing impeachment after attempting to impose martial law, claiming threats from North Korea. Journalist and Korean export Jean H Lee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Trump's pick for Defense Secretary under scrutiny
Donald Trump's controversial pick for Defense Secretary may be replaced, as his nomination comes under intense scrutiny. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US Supreme Court hears major transgender rights case
Transgender rights are a flashpoint in US culture wars, the case regards the state of Tennessee's ban on treating minors for gender dysphoria.
French government could collapse with no-confidence vote
French lawmakers will soon vote on a no-confidence motion after Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed through budget measures without parliamentary approval. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to… Audio
Tensions building between India and Bangladesh
Tensions between India and Bangladesh are high, Anas Mallick tells us why.. and also cricket. Audio
UK: three rail companies to be nationalised
The UK Government moves to nationalise rail companies, Henry Riley told us about that from London Audio
What now for South Korea's embattled president?
President Yoon has since lifted martial law but large demonstrations are taking place with many calling on him to step down. Audio
More details revealed on charges against Australian broadcaster Alan Jones
Court documents have revealed more details about historical charges laid against Australian broadcaster Alan Jones.
Biden on first trip to African nations despite term coming to end
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about United States President Joe Biden currently on his first trip to African nations, Namibia's election last week and Zimbabwe changing some laws… Audio
South Korea's president declares, then lifts martial law
South Korea's president has sent shockwaves through his country by trying to impose martial law in the middle of the night. The decision was met with disbelief in the people in the streets - who… Audio
Australian bank to charge customers to withdraw from branch
The Commonwealth Bank in Australia has caused a ruckus with its plans to charge some customers to withdraw money through a branch. It's moving a number of customers to a new kind of account that comes… Audio
Calls for South Korea's president to be impeached
Calls are growing for South Korea' president to be removed from power after he declared martial law - and then lifted it hours later. It was the first time in 50 years martial law had been declared… Audio
Gifts for Gaza
In July we talked to Mike Seawright of ReliefAid about the taxcuts for Gaza appeal. Now the charity has launched Gifts for Gaza. Audio
