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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
Henry Riley reports from the UK
Henry Riley reports from the UK Labour Party's conference in Liverpool Audio
Japanese bank makes a month paternity leave mandatory
Japan's governing party is to pick a new leader who will become PM - Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio
Rally for Indian actor-politician crush kills 40
At least 17 women, 14 men, four boys and five girls died.
What we know about Michigan church shooter Thomas Sanford
At least four people have died.
Kiwis 'can be proud' NZ isn't recognising Palestine yet - Luxon
New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio
Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl half-time show in 2026
Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl half-time show in Northern California next year.
Michigan church shooter an Iraq War veteran, four dead, multiple injured
The gunman was identified as a 40-year-old Iraq War veteran and outdoorsman.
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 29 September
On today's First Up pod: Poland and Nato scrambled jets early on Sunday as Russia carried out strikes on Western Ukraine... Europe correspondent Anita Purcell Sjollund has the details. If you thought… Audio
US: Trump send troops into Portland
President Trump sends the troops in to Portland, Katherine Firkin reports from New York. Audio
Russia pounds Ukraine from the sky
Russia spends the weekend pounding Ukraine's cities from the sky - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
Al Gillespie: Unpacking Peters’ announcement on Palestine
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Saturday that New Zealand will not yet be recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
UN sanctions set to be reimposed on Iran
Iran have been accused of violating a 2015 nuclear deal, but it denies seeking nuclear weapons entirely.
At least 31 killed in stampede at Indian political rally
Large crowds had gathered in the district of Karur as part of the state tour of Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election.
Trump orders troops to Portland to handle 'domestic terrorists'
The US President has ordered the military to protect immigration facilities, authorising them to use "full force, if necessary".
Karen Kasler: is Trump mentally fit to be president?
Long-winded speeches and unsubstantiated claims have become a hallmark of Trump's presidencies, but are we witnessing a world leader in mental decline? Audio
Epstein records tie NZ citizen Thiel to planned meetings
Peter Thiel was granted NZ citizenship in 2011. Audio
