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Chinese communities optimistic about Prime Minister's visit
Chinese communities leaders are optimistic about the prime minister's visit to Shanghai and Beijing this week. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports. Audio
UK: inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer is in Canada for the G7 - Henry Riley tells us about the big issues facing the world's biggest economies. Audio
Japan: Nippon Steel buys US Steel
US Steel is now Japanese owned - Chris Gilbert updated us on this controversial purchase Audio
Three hikers killed by lightning strike in Austrian Alps
A spokesperson for the Alpine police say all three people likely died from the same lightning strike.
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World journalist Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, an upcoming debate in… Audio
Trump orders ICE officers to 'do all in their power' to achieve mass deportations
The US president ordered the mass deportation on social media while he travelled on Air Force One to Canada for the G7 summit.
'Shockingly brazen': Masked men shoot three in lunchtime attack
The three victims were thought to be inside a kebab shop in Sydney's west.
Sirens: the dark psychology of how people really get drawn into cults
Like other quirky TV shows that explore coercively controlling groups, Sirens leans into the "wackiness" of cult life.
Trump considers banning Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
President Donald Trump is considering adding 36 additional countries to the United States' travel ban list - including Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility, he is also not… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
EU voices fears about "radioactive release" in Israel-Iran conflict, coordinated protests in southern EU states begin against 'overtourism'. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It is Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Auckland City thrashed by Bayern Munich in FIFA World Cup
Auckland City have been beaten 10-0 by Bayern Munich in their opening group game at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Coen Lammers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Iranian shocked by scale of Israel's attacks
An Iranian woman living in New Zealand is shocked by the scale of Israel's attacks on Iran. Samira Ghoreish spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iran's armed forces warn Israelis to leave 'vital areas'
Iran's armed forces have told Israeli residents to leave the vicinity of what they call "vital areas" for their safety. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Prime Minister heads to China
The Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Trump vetoes Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader
President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iran launches new wave of missiles at Israel
Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel. Sam Mednick, an Associated Press reporter in Tel Aviv, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Death tolls rise as Israel and Iran strikes continue
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Monday, killing scores and raising fears of a wider conflict. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to… Audio
US: Minnesota politician killer manhunt continues
US correspondent Katherine Firkin has the details of a weekend protests, parades and political assassinations Audio
