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UK: Important visit for King Charles to Canada
Henry Riley reports from London as King Charles heads to Canada for a two day visit Audio
Palestinian official says Hamas agrees to Gaza proposal, Israel dismisses it
The proposal would see the release of 10 hostages and a 70-day ceasefire.
Claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa
South African journalist, academic, fact-checker, and author of the 2022 book Farm killings in South Africa Nechama Brodie joins Nights to examine white genocide claims from US President Donald Trump.
…Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall, former National MP Marilyn Waring has gathered female former MPs to… Audio
Trump delays another set of tariffs
It's the latest instance of the US president throwing markets into confusion and backing out.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings, new… Audio
'Unimaginable': Australian floods force out enormous number of families
People are being warned that the number homes declared uninhabitable will also increase.
Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine, kills at least 12 people
The assault came as Ukraine and Russia prepared to conduct the third and final day of a prisoner swap.
NZ firefighters heading to NSW to help with floods
New Zealand firefighters are heading for New South Wales as it grapples with the response and clean-up of the devastating floods. Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant national commander Nick Pyatt… Audio
US: President delivers rambling speech to West Point graduates
President Trump rambles away at West Point, Katherine Firkin reports from NYC Audio
Russia bombs Kyiv, but have prisoner swap with Ukraine
Russia slams Ukraine with the largest drone and missile attack of the war - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports Audio
Fungi that can 'eat you from the inside out' could spread as the world heats up
Yet we are still very far from understanding them.
Gaza doctor on duty at hospital when her own children showed up, dead
Only one of her children - critically injured - survived the reported Israeli airstrike.
Aussie state all but outlaws pet shops selling puppies
Law changes mean pet shops that want to keep selling dogs can only do so if they get them from a rescue centre.
Supplies airdropped to Australian farmers stranded by floods
About 32,000 residents remained isolated due to floodwaters.
Is Trump threatening US 'soft power'?
Critics argue Trump has in fact facilitated the opposite of 'soft power'.
UK renationalises train operator
The privatisation of rail operations took place in the mid-1990s.
Russia, Ukraine soldier swap brings war-torn families back together
There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days.
Starmer faces new threat from Farage and Reform UK
We cross to the UK for the latest political news with journalist and lawyer Christian Smith. Audio
Billy Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis
The 76-year-old 'Piano Man' has been diagnosed with a brain disorder, prompting him to cancel all concerts.
