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Watchdog agency launches probe into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith, who led criminal probes into the US president.
India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say
India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump's threats of penalties, government sources say.
UK defends new online safety law after criticism
The UK government on Saturday defended a new online safety law following harsh criticism from social network X.
The latest from the UK with Christian Smith
UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the big stories making news in Britain. Audio
Tesla ordered to pay $414m over fatal Autopilot crash
A Florida jury has potentially opening the floodgates for more lawsuits over its driver-assist technology.
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine hit record high
Russia fired 6297 long-range drones at Ukraine in July, as ceasefire talks continued to stall.
Four dead, suspect at large in Montana bar shooting
US law enforcement say they are searching for suspect Michael Paul Brown, who is believed to be armed and dangerous.
One worker dead and five still trapped after Chilean mine collapse
Codelco - which runs the mine - has been sanctioned 29 times since 2021 and has had seven fatal accidents in that time, Chile's mining regulator says.
Update on the Middle East
This week New Zealand signed a fresh joint statement with 14 other countries expressing a willingness to recognise a Palestian State. Audio
US envoy Witkoff visits the Gaza aid operation that the UN calls unsafe
It's the first visit of a high-profile US official to Gaza since the war began in 2023.
Kingmaker: The growing influence of libertarian tech titan Peter Thiel
The billionaire PayPal founder is building a new political order, part startup, part strongman state.
Cambodia to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says deputy PM
It follows the US president's direct intervention in halting the Southeast Asian country's recent border conflict with Thailand.
Texas officials missed emergency planning briefing before deadly floods
The flash floods killed at least 136 people with grieving residents asking for a reliable alert system.
Travellers to Pacific cautioned as dengue cases soar
Health New Zealand said Samoa has been particularly affected by the disease, with more than 2000 cases reported since 17 April.
Nurses in UK threatening strike action over pay
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about nurses in the UK threatening strike action over pay, as well as airlines calling for an overhaul of air traffic control… Audio
Asian countries see US tariff decreases
Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about US tarrifs in some Asian countries decreasing, while NZ was hit with a shock 5% increase. Audio
How Trump used America's power to get what he wanted
Analysis - At the core of the trade war is a consistent concept: leverage.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1st August 2025
In today's episode, in a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate; Animation and visuals giant, Weta FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut… Audio
Trump hits NZ with surprise 15 percent tariff
In a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trump to build $200 million White House ballroom
The project could prove to be the most extensive one since Harry Truman completed an entire renovation in 1952.
