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Death toll continues to rise in Hong Kong apartment fires
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about the death toll continuing to rise from the devastating apartment fires in Hong Kong, as well severe weather and flooding across Southeast Asia… Audio
Survivors ask how Hong Kong was fire allowed to happen
For half an hour as the fire grew and swallowed an adjacent building, Wan watched television in his home, unaware of the danger blazing his way.
US reviewing 'every' Green Card of 19 countries after capital attack
The order banned entry of almost all nationals from 12 of the countries, including Afghanistan.
US National Guard member dies after Washington shooting
Sarah Beckstrom has died from her wounds after she and fellow member of the National Guard were ambushed by a lone gunman near the White House in Washington, DC.
Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing
Firefighters are still scouring the torched buildings in an apartment complex for scores of people listed as missing.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 November 2025
Disgusted, disappointed and furious - those are words of Simone Bennett reacting to the government's announcement that the long-awaited National Erebus Memorial will be built in Christchurch; Tourism… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars - a decade after sister Bindi
Robert Irwin, son of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, has won Dancing with the Stars US.
Trump vows immigration crackdown after DC shootings
It took only a few hours for the president to turn what he called "an act of evil, and an act of terror" into a full-blown argument for a crackdown on immigration.
Amanda's husband seemed able to read her mind - then she learned why
Amanda's husband always seemed to just know things. When fiddling around with her social media settings, she discovered how he had been using technology to gaslight her.
Putin says US plan could be 'basis' of a Ukraine deal
Putin said the Kremlin was expecting a US delegation early next week, adding that the Kremlin was ready for "serious discussion".
Two National Guard soldiers remain in critical condition
Two National Guard soldiers remain in a critical condition after being shot in Washington DC. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World News Wrap for 28 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
What we know about the US National Guard shooting suspect
The man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House is an Afghan national who worked alongside US forces in Afghanistan, US officials say.
Indian city of Amdavad to host centenary Comm Games in 2030
Anas Mallick reports from Pakistan, he tells us the latest from the Afghani immigrant who is the main suspect in yesterday's Washington DC shooting Audio
Hong Kong fire shows how difficult it is to evacuate in an emergency
Analysis: This catastrophic fire, which has killed 55 people, highlights how difficult it is to evacuate high-rise buildings in an emergency.
Hong Kong fire survivors hunt for the missing
As the sun rose over the smouldering towers of Wang Fuk Court on Thursday, displaced residents had already spontaneously begun organising themselves to deal with the aftermath.
US stops processing Afghan immigration requests after attack near White House
President Donald Trump says was "an act of terror".
'Likelihood of collapse': Fresh fears after Hong Kong apartment complex fire
A former US fire chief says the structure of the buildings will be compromised following the blaze. Audio
What we know so far about the deadly Hong Kong apartment fire
Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze, with 128 firetrucks and 57 ambulances sent to the scene.