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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
What Pacific Island leaders told the UN about climate, conflict and peace
Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, speaking on a range of issues - from local to global - that impact their countries.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Convoy carrying Ecuadorian president attacked during protests
Ecuador says President Daniel Noboa and foreign diplomats were attacked in Imbabura province at the weekend.
Trump repeats threat of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films
Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a one hundred percent tariff on foreign movies - a threat that economists say will be hard to follow through with. Economist Eric Crampton spoke to… Audio
Dolly Parton postpones concerts due to 'health challenges'
The 79-year-old country music star was told by doctors she has to undergo "a few procedures".
YouTube to pay Trump $33.46 million
Donald Trump sued parent company Alphabet and other social media companies after the platforms suspended his accounts in 2021.
What it takes to be a world champion toe wrestler
Blisters, broken bones and torn muscles all go with the territory for the world's best toe wrestler.
Trump says Gaza peace deal is 'beyond very close'
US President Donald Trump says a Gaza peace deal is "beyond very close", after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hipkins slams govt over refusal to recognise Palestine
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership. Mr Hipkins spoke to Corin… Audio
Trump hopeful for Gaza peace deal after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, as he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Correspondent… Audio
Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post he will be imposing a 100 percent tariff "on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States".
World News Wrap for 30 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio