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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
Pentagon imposes new rules on media covering US military
The latest move by President Donald Trump to control media coverage of his policies comes after he suggested negative stories could be "illegal".
Liverpool show depth to stay perfect, Man Utd beat Chelsea
Liverpool leave their star signings on the bench but still beat Mersey rivals Everton 2-1 to stay unbeaten in the English Premier League.
Heathrow, European airports snarled by cyberattack
A cyber attack on electronic check-in and baggage drops has forced flight cancellations and delays at some of Europe's biggest airports.
Does your body do a big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? That'll be a ‘hypnic jerk’
What causes the hypnic jerk that 70 percent of people experience?
Last Kiwi firefighter sent to battle Canadian blazes arrives back home
Fifty-nine FENZ personnel were deployed for more than two months in Manitoba and Alberta.
UK and US news with BBC Correspondent Rich Preston
BBC News presenter and foreign affairs reporter Rich Preston joins the show once again-this time from the United States. Audio
The Sampler: Jens Lekman
Tony Stamp investigates a new album called Songs For Other People's Weddings, by Swedish pop musician Jens Lekman, who has made a career pivot into actual wedding singing, and co-authored a book about… Audio
What we know about the fatal Optus outage
It's been two days since three people died after a devastating Optus outage in Australia caused hundreds of emergency calls to fail.
What are the best ways to clean windows and fly screens?
Cleaning professionals share tips on achieving a streak-free finish.
How the quest to make the perfect croissant saved Kate's life
Learning how to create perfect pastries in Paris was former aerospace engineer Kate Reid's pathway out of anorexia.
