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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th October 2025
In today's episode, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick discusses the alleged incident which took place at Winston Peters' house on Monday night; There has been a decrease in smokers globally, but… Audio
'A rift in the nation': Inside Israel after two years of war
After two years of war, a fractured but defiant Israel is struggling to assert itself at home and abroad.
Woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann faces court
A 24-year-old woman is on trial charged with stalking the missing child's parents over the past three years.
Nobel Prize for discovery that could revolutionise cancer treatment
The prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists - two of them American and one Japanese.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 October 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog; The government has… Audio
Kiwi teen on board Gaza flotilla ship intercepted by Israeli forces
Samuel Leason posted from on board the Sirius saying the boat had been intercepted and he's being taken to Israel. Audio
'She can't stand hearing the screams': Partner of woman detained in Israel
Three other New Zealanders on the flotilla are to be deported from Israel, but the woman's partner says he has no idea when she will be released.
British author Jilly Cooper, famous for novels of sex and snobbery, dies at 88
The author of bonkbusters Rivals and Riders has died.
Two New Zealanders on board boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
One of them, Ava Mulla, says she feels a mixture of fear and pride to know that they are doing the right thing. Audio
Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other flotilla activists
The activists are alleging mistreatment during their detention but Israel says the claims are "complete lies". Audio
We teach kids to look after their bodies - here’s how to do the same for a healthy mind
The food pyramid can help us think about mental health. We need big helpings of social connection in real life. But social media should be like a 'sometimes food'.
French govt quits hours after being appointed
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's swift resignation was unexpected and unprecedented and marked another major deepening of France's political crisis. Audio
UK: Author Dame Jilly Cooper dies at 88
Best selling authour Dame Jilly Cooper has died, Henry Riley reports from London Audio
Japan on course for first female Prime Minister
Japan's ruling party has its first female leader, our correspondent in Tokyo, Chris Gilbert, has the story Audio
Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot back in court for appeal
Fifty-one men were convicted after the Frenchwoman's ex-husband recruited dozens of strangers online to sexually assault and rape her while drugged.
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas underway
Egyptian sources say Hamas is seeking guarantees that Israel will abide by the deal once hostages are freed.
Prosecutors to appeal Erin Patterson's sentence over mushroom murders
Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a 33-year non-parole period.
UK government cracking down on repeat protests
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK government cracking down on repeat protests, as well as mourners who have begun commemorating those who died in last week's Manchester… Audio
Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes close airport
More than 18,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes were recovered after up to 25 small hot-air balloons entered Lithuanian airspace.
Gaza conflict: What chance does the latest peace plan have?
Previous ceasefires during the war came to an end with Israel reviving its offensive and fighting resuming. Could this time be different?
