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What is going on with Diddy now?
It's shaping up to be a memorable year for US hip hop star Sean 'P.Diddy' Combs, for all the wrong reasons. Here's why.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 September 2024
On today's episode, a former New Zealand police negotiator says international negotiations are long and complex, top officials advised the Government it would cost $3 billion a year for New Zealand to… Audio
'Battle of reckoning': Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire
Hezbollah and Israel exchanged heavy fire into Sunday, as the Lebanese militant group sent rockets deep into northern Israeli territory after facing some of the most intense bombardment in almost a…
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 September
On today's episode, New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens who was held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months has been released, the government is promising to crack down on the… Audio
World Risk Poll shows NZ community resilience in decline
Twice as many New Zealanders have experienced a disaster in the past five years than in 2021. Lloyd's Register Foundation's Nancy Hey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Disgrace': Peters lashes out at claims bribe was paid to free hostage pilot
The West Papua National Liberation Army, which held pilot Kiwi Phillip Mehrtens for more than 19 months, says a bribe was paid for his release. Audio
NZ pilot freed after being held captive for 19 months
The West Papua National Liberation Army says a bribe was paid to secure the release of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens. West Papua Action Aotearoa spokesperson Catherine Delahunty spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Mass shooting kills four in Alabama
Four people are dead and dozens more injured after a mass shooting in Alabama took place overnight. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
West Papua National Liberation Army says a bribe was paid to release NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens
The West Papua National Liberation Army says a bribe was paid to secure the release of the New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months… Audio
Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Anura Kumara Dissanayake polled 42.3 percent of the votes - a massive boost to the 3 percent he managed in the last presidential election in 2019.
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
Israel and Hezbollah have been trading their most intense fire since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mid-East: Israel launches air raids into Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah have spent the weekend killing each other - here with an updated scorecard is Alex Baird in Doha. Audio
Thousands protest President Macron's new govt
The French love a protest - and the weekend saw protests across the country as President Macron names a right-wing government - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe. Audio
US: Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris again before election
Another debate appears to be off the cards as Donald Trump says no - Katherine Firkin has the latest from the campaign trail. Audio
Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire after deadly Israeli strike
The Israeli military says it struck about 290 targets, as the conflict sharply escalates.
Israeli troops raid, order closure of Al Jazeera's West Bank bureau
Journalists have been handed a military court order, forcing them to close their bureau for 45 days.
At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine blast, state TV says
A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province killed at least 51 people and injured 20, Iran's state media said on Sunday.
Mohamed Al Fayed raped, assaulted Harrods staff over decades - lawyers
One woman who worked for Fayed at the luxury Knightsbridge store has called him "a monster".
Worlds of Music 22 September, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
'First night sleeping in a bed' after 600 days: Peters reveals more details of hostage release
The New Zealand pilot - 'is in remarkably good shape given his long and arduous ordeal,' Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.