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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning their suspension from Parliament after unprecedented punishments against them were confirmed, we cross the Tasman for the… Audio
BBC journalists held at gunpoint by Israeli military, broadcaster says
The crew of reporters and freelancers claim they were also strip-searched and interrogated.
Poll show mores NZers say Trump's presidency has not been good
More supporters of every party in Parliament say the US presidency has not been good versus those who thought it has. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Trump and Musk fallout continues
US President Donald Trump's relationship with tech billionaire Elon Musk seems all but over after comments made by Trump in the Oval Office. Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid… Audio
US: reaction to travel ban, Cuomo running for NY mayor
Bevan Hurley reports from New York on Trump's travel ban and Andrew Cuomo's run for the New York mayoralty Audio
African nations concerned by US travel ban
A number of African countries have been hit by the US travel ban - Nabil Ahmed Rufai has the list Audio
Jury begins deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial
The former Hollywood mogul is charged with rape and criminal sex acts. He faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call
Tensions have been rising in the weeks after the two sides agreed to a 90-day trade truce last month.
The Kiwi aiming to break the land speed out of his Mangatāwhiri garage
Dave Alexander has spent almost nine years building a turbo-charged Lakester from his Mangatāwhiri garage - and now he's taking it to the Bonneville Salt Flats. Audio
New study suggests calorie restriction may be linked to worsening depression
Going too far with a diet might have serious impacts on your mental health.
Singer Jessie J says she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer
The singer says she has been diagnosed early and will "disappear for a bit" to have surgery this month.
US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire
Israel has also rejected calls for an unconditional or permanent ceasefire, saying Hamas cannot stay in Gaza.
NZ soldiers heading to Australia for Southern Hemisphere's largest military exercise
New Zealand soldiers are embarking for the Southern Hemisphere's biggest military exercise in Australia, the first since defence learned it will get a big shot in the arm. Phil Pennington spoke to… Audio
Trump says he has spoken to Putin over Ukraine attacks
US President Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has told him Moscow plans to respond to the recent Ukrainian drone attacks. Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What's happening in Gaza 'worse than hell on earth': Red Cross
The head of the International Red Cross says what is happening in Gaza has become "worse than hell on earth" - and surpasses any acceptable legal, moral and humane standard. Former foreign… Audio
UK: winter payments are back, US steel tariffs on hold
The UK's winter energy payment is set to resume after being axed by the Labour government - Henry Riley has the news Audio
Pakistan: update on Tuesday's jailbreak in Karachi
Correspondent Anas Mallick reports on Karachi's earthquake related jail break Audio
Heading Off: Exploring India on two wheels
Steve Krzystyniak's company Indian Motorcycle Adventures turns 25 this year. Audio
IDF fires shots at aid site in Rafah, reports of at least 27 killed
The Hamas-run health ministry says at least 27 people have been killed and 90 injured by Israeli fire while waiting for aid distribution in Rafah, southern Gaza. Correspondent in Tel-Aviv Trent Murray… Audio
Ukraine attacks bridge linking Russia and Crimea
Ukraine's security service says it's behind a major sabotage attack on the Crimea's Kerch Bridge, a key link between Russia and the occupied peninsula. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid… Audio
