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Science with Ezzy Pearson
Tonight she's talking about Mayan cosmology, tiny T-Rex and gravitational waves. Audio
US, Russia find 'no compromise' on territory after Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin.
Principal allegedly stabbed by staff member at Australian school
The principal was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
'If you want war, then we can fight': Putin warns Europe
Just before the meeting, Putin warned Europe that it would face swift defeat if it went to war with Russia. Audio
Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll nears 1300
Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week.
World News Wrap for 3 December 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Nigerian defence minister resigns
Nigeria grants asylum to a presidential candidate from Guinea-Bissau - Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana Audio
Inside the White House's Christmas decor
Decorations include a 6000-piece Lego portrait of President Donald Trump and a 54kg gingerbread version of the White House.
'Gun fanatic' ex-police officer to stand trial in Victoria over weapons cache
A a nine-day search found 91 firearms, 111 firearm parts, 36 alleged explosives ordinances and 72 chemicals containers.
Hong Kong leader vows 'justice' as inferno investigation focuses on netting
More than 150 people were killed.
Tensions between Venezuela and America ramp up
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about tensions betwene Venezuela and America ramping up along with concerns over US air strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, as well… Audio
Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stripped of remaining titles
One of the titles is one of the most senior orders of knighthood in the British honours system and was founded in 1348.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Let's chat about what's happening in Australia and here to share the news from across the Tasman is Brad Foster. Today Brad looks at the move to extend the lifespan of the largest coal fired power… Audio
'Rage-baiting' is the word of the year: but what does it mean?
Trolling has been around for almost as long as the internet itself - here's how some are now using it to make money.
Oxford’s Word of the Year is utterly infuriating
"Rage baiting" is a manipulative tactic used to elicit outrage from their viewers.
More than 900 dead, hundreds still missing after deadly storms
Cyclone-fueled downpours battered parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia this week when a rare tropical storm formed in the Malacca Strait Audio
A320 jets have new quality problem, Airbus confirms
The issue affects a "limited" number of A320-family aircraft and comes after a recall over a software bug, which affected airlines including in New Zealand.
World News Wrap for 2 December 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: Chancellor defends budget spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends herself in the face of allegations she misled the country over the state of their finances - Henry Riley is in London Audio
Japan and New Zealand to sign defence deal
Another bear attack in Japan and New Zealand is set to sign a defence pact - Chris Gilbert has the details from Tokyo Audio
