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'Sorry it's so late': Postcard resurfaces after 72 years
A postcard sent from the UN in 1953 has been delivered to its original sender more than seven decades later.
Gaza hospital director receives bodies of brother and other relatives while on duty
An Israeli airstrike hit his home in the Al Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, where multiple generations had been living together
Air NZ cancels flights as typhoon triggers 36-hour Hong Kong airport closure
Air NZ has confirmed it has cancelled several flights to and from Hong Kong International Airport as the city braces for one of its strongest typhoons in years.
BBC World Service with Rob Hugh-Jones
We cross to our friends at the BBC World Service to take a look at some of the events making international headlines. Our correspondent tonight is Rob Hugh-Jones, who is talking about the UN General… Audio
Greek farmers devastated as sheeppox sees flocks culled
Roughly 2 percent of the national herd have been culled following an outbreak of the highly infectious virus.
Duchess of York email to Epstein resurfaces
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the reaction to the UK formally recognising the state of Palestine, as well as Jeffrey Epstein being linked back to another member of… Audio
Multiple nations recognise Palestine as a sovereign state
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about several countries coming out and recognising Palestine as a sovereign state. Audio
Meta accused of trying to 'silence and punish' NZ whistleblower
A British MP claims Sarah Wynn-Williams is being pushed into financial ruin by the UK arbitration system.
US need to drop denuclearising obsession: North Korean leader
It was a matter of survival for North Korea to build nuclear weapons to safeguard its security against grave threats from the United States and South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un said.
ER nurse crushing it in 5-tonne monster trucks
Rebecca Schnell's regular job is as an emergency room nurse. She has an even more adrenaline-filled side gig.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day… Audio
Thousands protest flood-fraud in Philippines
The Philippine economy is estimated to have lost up to NZ$11 billion since 2023 due to corruption in flood control projects.
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr for freedom’
US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by thousands of people. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Audio
'Giant of his generation': Trump says US robbed of 'brightest light' Charlie Kirk
The US president has mourned the loss of the slain right-wing activist at a massive memorial event.
Foreign correspondent Seamus Kearney
UK and several EU nations join others in recognising Palestinian state, NATO begins air defence mission over Poland using UK jets. Audio
On the ground in Gaza: Nurse describes desperate scene
On the ground in Gaza, the situation is desperate. Israel is dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at least 60 Palestinians. Australian nurse Narelle Raiss… Audio
World News Wrap for Monday 22 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Will sanctions work?
Last week, New Zealand upped its ante by lowering the cap on Russian crude oil as part of its sanctions, while about 20,000 people rallied in Auckland calling for sanctions against Israel.
In this… Audio
Katherine Firkin has the news out of the states
Katherine Firkin has the news out of the states, as thousands gather in Arizona for Charlie Kirk's memorial Audio
European countries line up to recognise a Palestinian state
European countries line up to recognise a Palestinian state, Anita reports from the EU Audio
