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White Ferns take on Australia in Cricket World Cup
The White Ferns open their campaign at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India when they play defending champions Australia. Opening batter Suzie Bates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US defence leader slams 'fat generals' and 'beardos' in speech
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, told a rare gathering of commanders they should resign if they do not support his agenda.
Trump gives Hamas three days to respond to peace plan
Hamas is reviewing a 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World News Wrap for 1 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Trump gives Hamas 'three or four days' to respond to Gaza plan
The plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of hostages and disarmament by Hamas, the gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a post-war transitional authority headed by Trump himself.
Middle East reacts to White House peace plan
The Middle East reacts to the White House peace plan for Gaza, Alex Baird reports from Doha. Audio
Madagascar's government is disolved after protests
Madagascar's government has been dissolved after widespread protests, Nabil Ahmed Rufai has the story. Audio
'I was put in the morgue': Gazan teenage medical evacuee offers a glimpse into the horrors of Israel's war for children
Health workers thought Majd Alshaghnobi was dead after shrapnel tore through his face in February 2024.
Why is ex-British PM Tony Blair involved in Trump's Gaza recovery plan?
The US President has unveiled his proposed peace plan for Gaza - pitching the return of a former British prime minister as its coordinator.
European correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss news making headlines in Europe, including the crisis surrounding the UK Labour Party ahead of its annual conference, JK Rowling kicks off at Emma… Audio
Why is it so hard to sculpt a face?
A new statue honouring music legend Tina Turner has attracted headlines for all the wrong reasons. Famed New Zealand sculptor Joanne Sullivan joins Emile Donovan to discuss this tricky art. Audio
Could new tariffs put New Zealand's film industry at risk?
Following President Trump's re-announcement of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, Emile Donovan speaks to the President of Screen Producers NZ Irene Gardiner. Audio
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing: Prosecutors seek more than 11 years in jail
US federal prosecutors have urged a judge to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than 11 years in prison this week following the hip-hop mogul's conviction on prostitution-related charges.
Indonesian rescuers hunt missing after school collapse
There are 38 people feared trapped under rubble.
'External party' to review systems at telco Optus after emergency call fails
Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has instructed Optus to bring in an "independent and external party" to review its systems as part of efforts to avoid another fatal triple-0 outage.
US 'headed for shutdown' Vance warns after talks with Democrats
White House meeting aimed at heading off a government shutdown appears to have made little progress.
How could a 100% tariff affect NZ's film industry?
Trump and his tariffs are the lead characters in a drama that could have serious consequences for Aotearoa's film industry. Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on all films produced overseas… Audio
Gaza peace deal "beyond very close" - Trump
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's plan to bring an end to the war in Gaza. Audio
Tilly Norwood: The new star that has Hollywood outraged
The creator of the AI-generated actress says they want Tilly to be thought of like Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman. But people in showbiz are livid.
What's in Trump's Gaza peace plan?
The key elements of the US-sponsored proposal can be distilled to far fewer than its stated 20 points
