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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, the family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death, a… Audio
New South Wales record-breaking floods test road resilience
'26 hours to get home': Floods close a 20-kilometre stretch of NSW highway
US no longer recommending COVID-19 vaccine to children, healthy pregnant women
But these recent changes have drawn criticism.
Homeless NZers on Gold Coast offered one-way tickets home
Down-on-their-luck Kiwis living on Australia's Gold Coast are being offered one-way tickets back to New Zealand when they find themselves homeless and without government support. Nerang Neighbourhood… Audio
Man in custody after car drives into crowd in Liverpool
A 53-year-old man is in custody and facing charges of attempted murder, after a car was driven into crowds celebrating at Liverpool FCs Premier League victory parade. UK correspondent Olly Barrett… Audio
What is it like being a sketch artist in the P Diddy trial?
Dried and chapped fingers, blackened finger cots and eight hours of sitting on a wooden court pew - American artists are giving their all to cover intense trial proceedings.
US President's attack on Harvard affects Maori student
Mt Maunganui's Samuel Taylor's future at Harvard University is up in the air after the Trump administration's crack down on the university - he talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
NSW floods damage & investigations of murder of innocent tradie
Pam Corkery updates us on the devestating New South Wales Floods Audio
Man arrested over Liverpool parade crash on suspicion of attempted murder
The 53-year-old was also suspected of driving while unfit through drugs.
US ceasefire proposal rejected while more Gazans killed
Israel is ramping up attacks on Gaza..Alex Baird joins us from Doha Audio
Palestinians wary as US-backed aid group begins operations in Gaza
Hamas says Israel is using the aid mechanism to gather intelligence, while United Nations agencies are boycotting the new company.
Russia seizes villages in northern Ukraine
The Russian advance intensifies pressure on stretched Ukrainian forces, while Kyiv tries to hold ground with the stalled peace process in mind.
Australia set to ban the sale of machetes, will it work?
Australian violence expert and Principal Research Fellow at Griffith University in Queensland Dr Samara McPhedran joins Emile Donovan to examine whether banning a weapon works, or whether violent… Audio
UK correspondent Christian Smith
Journalist Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan for news from the UK, including a visit to Canada for King Charles, and some thrilling cheese-rolling races in Gloucester. Audio
Lorde crashes Lorde-themed club night, astonishing fans
The Grammy award-winning Kiwi singer made a surprise appearance at a Lorde-themed night at Mary's Underground nightclub.
Macron dismisses viral video showing apparent shove from wife
French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed a viral video showing his wife Brigitte pushing his face away as they disembarked from a plane in Vietnam for the first leg of a Southeast Asia tour.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 May 2025
In today's episode, the Labour Party is critical of the government's plans to redevelop Nelson Hospital, saying it will deliver half the number of new beds as the previous government had planned… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
The US President is not happy with Russia President Vladimir Putin stalling and Harvard as US sentiment towards the war in Gaza shifts, with people tired of the ongoing fighting. Audio
Thousands still isolated after NSW flooding
Thousands are still isolated or without power after record floodwaters struck NSW. ABC News reporter Chloe Chomicki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt warned over huge shortfall in meeting climate targets
The government was warned to expect overseas scrutiny over a huge shortfall in its plans for meeting the country's international climate target. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to… Audio
