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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ understands pornography found on the work computer of former deputy commissioner of police, Jevon McSkimming, is being investigated as alleged objectionable material, New… Audio
Australia's Liberal Party gets first female leader
She now faces the mammoth task of uniting the party after a landslide Labor election victory.
Cannes Film Festival bans nudity on the red carpet
But what does the new "decency" rule mean for the "naked" dress?
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, next week's Budget will include $100 million over four years for expert maths teachers and maths tests at primary and intermediate schools, the government is refusing to reveal any… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
In the USA, markets are taking the pause in tariffs with China as an indication of a lasting peace agreement. Audio
Former Philippines president wins mayoral race from jail cell
He was detained at the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
US, China agree to roll back tariffs for 90 days in major trade breakthrough
Announcement comes after a weekend of marathon trade negotiations in Geneva. Audio
UK: govt to implement reforms on broken immigration system
Sir Keir Starmer's family home is on fire, Henry Riley has the latest from London Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World journalist Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to explain the big events making headlines internationally, including Donald Trump's first major foreign trip of his term to Saudi Arabia… Audio
Chinese stocks rally after US-China reach trade deal
The US and China have agreed to a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs in a substantial de-escalation of a potentially damaging trade war.
Explainer: Key facts on Kurdish PKK that has ended its insurgency in Turkey
The Kurdish militant group PKK has formally dissolved after 40 years of conflict with Turkey, raising hopes for peace in the region.
Camogie final called off amid skorts protest
A major final in the Irish sport of camogie has been called off after the women playing in the game refused to wear skorts.
Analysis: This latest Kashmir clash has no winners
Analysis - Both sides tout triumph after US-brokered ceasefire, but the latest India-Pakistan conflict leaves heavy losses and the Kashmir dispute unresolved.
Vietnam, Russia agree to sign nuclear power plant pact
Hanoi says it expects the first nuclear power plants to be online between 2030 and 2035.
Trump to sign executive order to cut prices of medicine to match other countries
He claimed it would cut prices by 30 percent to 80 percent, but did not say how.
Luxon on the phone with global leaders about Ukraine talks
The prime minister said Russia started the conflict, and it needed to agree to a new ceasefire proposal so negotiations could begin. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Trump cutting generals to make military 'more lethal', should NZDF follow?
The Trump Administration is sacking 10 to 20 percent of its generals and top officers, saying this will make its military more lethal. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Zelensky to meet Putin in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday local time. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
