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Group of 137 Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey
Activists were "forced to kneel with their hands zip-tied for at least five hours, after some participants chanted 'Free Palestine'," an Israeli legal centre says.
Populist billionaire on track to win Czech election
It raises the prospect of a government that would boost Europe's populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.
Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza
Israel says it's preparing to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza proposal, even as strikes continue.
UK police accidentally shot synagogue attack victims
British police have admitted accidentally shooting a victim who died in the attack on a synagogue in Manchester, as well as one of the survivors.
Signs it's time to call relationship quits, according to experts
When a relationship is not going well, knowing if it is better to end things does not always seem clear.
Deal struck with Samoa over Manawanui compensation
RNZ understands an announcement is expected imminently.
Latest from the Middle East
US president Donald Trump has given Hamas a deadline of noon on Monday New Zealand time to accept his peace deal or face "all hell". Audio
Finland dismisses case over Baltic cable cuts
The case against three members of a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet", suspected of cutting Baltic Sea cables, has been dismissed.
Church of England names first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally is the first woman to hold the 1400-year-old office, prompting immediate criticism from conservative Anglican groups.
Trump sets deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza peace plan
The US president has warned the Palestinian militant group it faces "all hell" if it doesn't agree to the terms.
Murder accused Beau Lamarre-Condon's courtroom outburst
The former NSW police officer told a Supreme Court judge he "will not be silenced" as his murder trial was set down for next September.
Typhoon Bualoi death toll in Vietnam tops 50
Bualoi made landfall on Monday in northern central Vietnam, bringing huge sea swells, strong winds and heavy rains.
Here's what we know about the UK synagogue terrorist attack
UK counter-terrorism police named the suspect as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie.
UK grappling with fatal Synagogue attack
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how the government and public have responded to the fatal attack on a Manchester Synagogue which occured overnight. Audio
Apple removes ICE tracking apps after pressure by Trump administration
The app alerts users to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area.
Drone sightings disrupt Munich airport, halt flights and impact thousands
The sightings forced air traffic control to suspend operations.
Trump determines US is at war with drug cartels
The US military has blown up at least three suspected drug boats in the past month and killed at least 17 people.
Police release first picture of child missing in Australian outback
Police are entering the seventh day of searching for four-year-old Gus, who has been missing in South Australia's outback.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 3rd October 2025
In today's episode, protestors gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland on Thursday night in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla; The home of the ASB Classic… Audio
UK blogger 'adversely influenced' daughter's cancer treatment
Kate Shemirani is a British blogger who promotes conspiracy theories on social media to tens of thousands of followers.