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The Matariki Asteroid Forecast
NASA recently upped the probability of the asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon early next decade.Planetary Defence Lead at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, Katie Kumamoto… Audio
Sin Bin: The World Gravy Wrestling Champs 2025
No, we’re not kidding. Hospice Lancashire in the UK has hosted The World Gravy Wrestling Champs for just under two decades. BBC Lancashire’s breakfast radio hosts, and previous competitors, Graham… Audio
Trump's two-week window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks
The US President's decision to open a two-week negotiating window before deciding on striking Iran sets off an urgent effort to restart talks.
British foreign secretary says 'window now exists' for diplomacy with Iran
David Lammy said a "window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution".
'It feels like a missile is following me': Iranians say daily life filled with fear and distrust
After days of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran, for the civilians caught up in Israel's bombing campaign, life is filled with uncertainty.
Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets keep blowing up at worst possible time
Analysis: One of his most important companies just had another setback: a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded in an immense fireball.
Israel minister says Iran leader 'can no longer exist' after hospital hit
Meanwhile Russia, an Iranian ally, told the US that joining the conflict would be an "extremely dangerous step".
Trump sets two-week deadline on Iran
The US President wants to give diplomacy a chance before deciding on US military action, the White House says.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, the government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year, Iran's Supreme Leader has… Audio
Underwater musical experience
If you were at a particular public pool in Melbourne this week you may have seen an unusual sight. Saturate, is an underwater musical experience staged as part of the city's Rising festival. It… Audio
Speculation on US joining conflict in Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader has refused Donald Trump's earlier call for unconditional surrender, warning US attacks will "result in irreparable damage for them". US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Audio
NZ pauses funding to Cook Islands
The government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year. New Zealand told the Cook Islands government… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 June 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks about plans to evacuate New Zealanders from Israel and Iran. Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting… Audio
'Whoever doesn't die from Israeli bombs dies from hunger': Gaza resident
Hundreds in Gaza have been killed seeking aid since late May, according to medics, as Israel says it is looking into the deaths.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Trump hints at Mideast involvement
Donald Trump's leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting between Israel and Iran. Correspondent in Washington Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ weighs evacuations from the Middle East
The government says it's exploring its options for evacuating New Zealanders from Israel and Iran but it could be weeks before air space re-opens. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump teases mystery ove on Iran
Donald Trump says he may or may not become involved in Iran and Israel's ongoing conflict. He spoke to White House reporters after Iran's Supreme Leader said there would be no surrender, and warned… Audio
UK: high speed train network "HS2" delayed again
The UK's high speed rail network has been delayed again, Ellie Jay has the news from London Audio
Foreign nationals in Iran accused of spying for Israel
South Asia correspondent Anas Mallick has been trying to enter Iran to cover the conflict - but border crossings are currently one way only. Audio
