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'Significant' aerial search for four-year-old Gus conducted over the weekend
Gus was last seen playing in sand at his family's vast and isolated homestead in September.
The latest update on a diet that's good for you, and the planet
Most New Zealand adults consume more protein than the recommended amount.
Helicopter crashes on California freeway
It is a helicopter that provides air medical services.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Time now to find out what's got people talking across the Tasman, our man on the ground in Australia Brad Foster chats to Jesse about the Sydney shooting spree; Australia and Papua New Guinea signing… Audio
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.