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Black box data downloaded from fatal Air India crash
Earlier this month the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed and killed 241 of the 242 people on board.
News from the US with Bevan Hurley
Bevan Hurley reports on all the week's events out of the USA. Audio
News from Africa with Nabil Ahmed Rufai
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports on mass crushing incident in the Central African Republic. Audio
Global cocaine boom keeps setting new records
An annual United Nations drug report showed that in 2023, the latest year for which comprehensive data was available, the cocaine trade went from strength to strength.
The Australian writer denied entry to the USA
Alistair Kitchen has a warning for those planning travel to the United States. During a stopover in Los Angeles the Australian writer was pulled from the customs line, detained for 12 hours and… Audio
Rock climbing great Beth Rodden
Considered one of the greatest rock climbers of all time, Beth Rodden, has conquered much more than some of the world's most challenging summits. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
World's only known eyeless wasp found mummified in cave
The insect was discovered in 10km long limestone cave network under the Nullarbor Plain, Australia.
'Daddy has to sometimes use strong language': NATO's Trump flattery
Analysis - There is nothing subtle about NATO's strategy to keep the US president on board. Audio
Police announce $500k reward in bid to find British backpacker Peter Falconio's body
Australian police have announced a new $500,000 reward for information that leads to the discovery of Peter Falconio's remains.
Thai citizens banned from crossing land border into Cambodia
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about Thai citizens being banned from crossing the land border into Cambodia as relations between the Southeast Asian countries break down, as well… Audio
Iran executes three men for spying for Israel
The men were convicted of collaborating with Israel's Mossad spy agency and smuggling equipment used in an assassination.
Rocky Iran, Israel ceasefire continues to hold
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about US efforts to seal a ceasefire betwen Iran and Israel, which have seen a rocky start. However, the ceasefire appears to be holding, with… Audio
New York mayoral primary: Mamdani on brink of stunning win
New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is on the brink of a stunning Democratic primary win for New York City mayor, with his top challenger former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo conceding the…
Heading Off: Sinai Desert
This week in our travel segment 'Heading Off', Jesse talks to modern-day nomad, Julie Paterson. Each year, Julie divides her time between New Zealand, the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, and wherever else… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Auckland City FC draws with Boca Juniors
Sports reporter Coen Lammers joins Jesse Mulligan from Nashville, TN, to discuss Auckland City FC's draw with Boca Junior; labelled as a 'historic embarrassment' by Argentine media. Audio
Two brown bears escape enclosure and eat week's worth of honey in Britain
An "operational error" led to two bears accessing a food storage area at a British wildlife park.
Trump drops f-bomb while berating Israel, Iran over ceasefire wobbles
US President Donald Trump says that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is holding, shortly after he lashed out at both countries and cursed as he accused them of violating the truce.
Trump's f-bomb is one missile that could sway Netanyahu
Analysis - The US President let rip and Israel's prime minister heard him loud and clear.
