World
Australian govt to make streaming services produce local shows
The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been… Audio
Zohran Mamdani makes history after New York mayoral win
34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has made history as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
World News Wrap for 6 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: Prison mistakenly releases immigrant sex offender
UK correspondent Ellie Jay reports on an accidental prisoner release at Wandsworth Prison Audio
US Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump tariff powers
The landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the US president's economic agenda.
Despised, perverse Auschwitz marching band gave some hope of life
"And it was pretty horrendous what they had to do. But they needed concerts on a Sunday for three hours to soothe their jagged nerves."
Businesses urged to prepare for free trade deal with India
Indian trade chief Piyush Goyal, who's in Auckland for a business summit, is the first commerce minister from the South Asian nation to visit New Zealand in 18 years.
Orcas filmed hunting great white sharks to eat their livers
"For orcas that know how to safely handle a shark, the nutritional reward is very high."
Mamdani: The long-shot socialist who will be the next NY mayor
The leftist local lawmaker emerged from relative obscurity to lead a supercharged campaign for the US megacity's top job.
PM confident trade deal with India will be reached
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal is in New Zealand this week for more talks.
England train attack accused linked to multiple other incidents
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British Police linking the train-attack accused to multiple incidents, as well as a debate among rsidents of "Prince Andrew Road"… Audio
Typhoon death toll climbs to 66 in the Philippines
Scenes of devastation emerged in the province of Cebu as floodwaters receded.
Father and son killed by 'murder hornets' during Laos holiday
They were descending a tree after zip-lining at a resort near the northern city of Luang Prabang when they were attacked by the insects.
Seven killed as US plane crash leaves trail of destruction
The UPS cargo plane exploded into a fireball as it hit the ground near a runway in Kentucky.
Philippines typhoon causes devastating flooding, killing dozens
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a typhoon sweeping through the Philippines, causing devastating flooding and killing dozens, as well as a father and son's trip to Laos that… Audio
Democrats win New Jersey, Virginia in early test of Trump's second term
Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill cruised to comfortable victories in the Virginia and New Jersey governors' elections.
Feature interview: An insight into wildlife trafficking
On the outskirts of Malawi's commercial capital in South East Africa, two of the world's most vulnerable groups, children and wildlife, were being exploited at an orphanage established by a Taiwanese… Audio
Reddit and Kick added to Australia's child social media ban
Communications Minister Anika Wells on Wednesday confirmed the two platforms are joining Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Heading Off: Afternoons listener Frida Harper takes us to the Ancient Silk Road
Time for heading off. It's the moment in the show when we take you travelling to locations you might always have wondered about. We love hearing about your adventures, so if you have one you'd like to… Audio
Should young people take creatine?
It's shown to be safe and effective for adults, but only a few studies have looked into the effects on children and teens.
