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NZ and allies condemn 'inhumane', 'horrifying' killings in Gaza
"We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs," the statement from 25 countries says. Audio
Tech Tuesday: Microsoft security breaches and more
Tim Batt joins Jesse to discuss the security breach affecting Microsoft's SharePoint, and also the company's plan to offset carbon emissions with a new deal with Vaulted Deep (via Tom's Hardware)… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe; A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no… Audio
In-person dating is making a comeback and Gen Z is struggling with it
With plummeting subscriber numbers and users sick of endless swiping, the dating app industry is in crisis.
PM Luxon describes war in Gaza as 'catastrophe'
The Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe. Otago University Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
Foreign Minister on NZ condemning war in Gaza
New Zealand is among 25 countries and the European Union that have released a joint statement urging that the war in Gaza must end now. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Twenty-five countries condemn the killing of Gazans
New Zealand is among 25 countries and the EU that are signatories to a joint statement condemning the quote "horrifying" killing of hundreds of Gazans trying to get food from Israel's aid operations… Audio
Harvard Uni alleges Trump illegally cut US$2.6 billion from funding
Harvard University has appeared in court to make the case that President Trump's administration has illegally cut US$2.6 billion form the University's funding. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to… Audio
UK: big changes for water, future of pensions
Big changes are needed in England and Wales in the water industry - Henry Riley has the story Audio
Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus
At least 19 people have been killed and more than 50 hospitalised with burns.
Japan's ruling coalition thumped in another election
Political drama in Japan as the ruling coalition loses another election, Chris Gilbert joins First Up from Tokyo Audio
Four-year-old girl dies of hunger in Gaza as Israel throttles food supply
Razan died amid growing starvation in Gaza, with the flow of humanitarian aid severely reduced since the beginning of March, when Israeli authorities banned convoys from entering Gaza.
Mushroom lunch survivor returns to church after Patterson's guilty verdict
Erin Patterson was found guilty of three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.
Trump demands football team change name back to 'Redskins'
The US President is threatening to restrict the NFL team's stadium deal.
Syria believed it had US, Israel green light to enter Sweida
Syria's government misread how Israel would respond to its troops deploying to the country's south this week, according to sources.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 21st July 2025
In today's episode, the government says billions in new infrastructure projects will boost the economy and create thousands of jobs; Inflation is expected to hit a 12 month high for the June quarter… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Germany, France & UK band together for revived European axis, Kremlin brushes off likely impact of 18th package of EU sanctions, and the French PM sparks budget row over plan to scrap two public… Audio
Sleep divorce: Could two beds lead to a better night's rest?
This arrangement can have benefits. But it doesn't have to be permanent, and doesn't have to mean the end of intimacy.
Ukraine proposes new round of peace talks with Russia
Russia says it is 'ready to move quickly' on a peace deal with Ukraine, but its 'main goal' is to achieve its 'objectives'. BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
