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NSW floods: Man's body found in home, Albanese offers condolences
The Bureau of Meteorology gauge at Taree airport has recorded 491mm of rain over the last 72 hours.
Trump makes 'white genocide' claims in meeting with South African president
Trump ambushed South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa with a video he played during the meeting.
How the White House orchestrated Trump's Oval Office ambush of South African president
Analysis - Moments before President Donald Trump escorted his South African counterpart into the Oval Office, White House aides could be seen wheeling two large-screen televisions down the driveway…
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
Fiji resort alcohol 'poisoning' victim speaks after near-death experience
It was supposed to be a relaxing mother-daughter holiday in Fiji - and it was, until one of them bought a pina colada from the pool bar.
Israel 'probably' killed Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, Netanyahu says
If Sinwar's death is confirmed, it would be the latest in a string of assassinations that have dealt a serious blow to the group's top brass but are yet to break its grip on power.
UK PM does winter payment reversal after controversial cuts
The British government has backtracked on its winter fuel payment policy, Ellie Jay joins us from London Audio
US abandons police reform accords sought over deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
The move comes four days before the five-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer.
Ceasefire between Pakistan and India still holding
A bus attack in Balochistan has killed a number of children, Anas Mallick reports from Pakistan Audio
Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on visit to occupied West Bank
The diplomatic delegation had deviated from an approved route, the Israeli military said.
What caused an Australian helicopter to crash in 2023?
An Australian military helicopter taking part in a multi-national training exercise crashed killing all four crew members.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the… Audio
High voltage line on train tracks causes disruption in Sydney
Commuter chaos in Sydney and a woman and her alpaca go to court in Tasmania - Pam Corkery has all the news from Australia Audio
UK suspends trade talks with Israel as Gaza bombings continue
Up to 14,000 babies are at risk of death in Gaza as the Israeli blockade continues - Alex Baird reports from the Middle-East Audio
EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump
The new sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers, but Russia says it rejects the ultimatums.
'Sexcapades, Drug Hazes and Terrorist Attacks': Life in a fortified compound
Dr Sam Mackay interviewed 36 expatriates who lived and worked in Kabul's fortified compounds- including three Kiwis - and presented his findings in his thesis: 'Sexcapades, Drug Hazes and Terrorist… Audio
Ben McKay on Tasmania's political fallout
Nights heads over to Tasmania, where the fallout from the election continues. Pacific Editor at Australian Associated Press, Ben McKay joins Emile Donovan to explain more about what's going on across… Audio
UK correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to share British news and provincial hijinks: from a pivotal UK-EU summit, to a female contender for the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a Kiwi making the UK rich… Audio
NZ joins call for Israel to allow full resumption of aid to Gaza
The joint statement said food, medicines and essential supplies were exhausted and the population faced starvation.
Why do some octogenarians have exceptional memories?
Research from the University of Chicago looked at 'superagers' - people over 80 years who have the memory of someone decades younger - to try to understand why.