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Australia apparently taking a turn to the left
The blockbuster battle between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton is coming to a head, with the Australian election just one day away. Corinn Dann spoke to Paddy Gower from Sydney. Audio
Labor expected to win AUS election on Saturday
Polls show Labor is expected to win the Australian election on Saturday but it may yet require the support of independent MP's to form an outright majority in Parliament. Corin Dann spoke to Paddy… Audio
Trump advisor out after group chat blunder
U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump Administration. U.S Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early voting popular in Australia a day before election
Australia heads to the polls on the weekend, Pam Corkery has the latest from the campaign trail Audio
US: President raves about 100 days in office as economy suffers
President Trump celebrates his first 100 days - Bevan Hurley joins the party Audio
US and Ukraine cut a deal on rare earth minerals
Newsroom.co.nz national affairs editor Sam Sachdeva joins Emile Donovan to explain why rare earth minerals have become such a valuable and strategic asset in foreign affairs. Audio
Hollywood-backed football team headed to Wellington
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the Welsh club Wrexham four years ago. They're expected to tour to Wellington mid-2025. Audio
Voters to determine if Albanese able to win majority
Undecided voters in this weekend's Australian national elections will determine if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is able to win a majority and continue to govern in his own right. But if you believe… Audio
Rules giving Kiwis living in Australia citizenship look secure in election
Despite some reservations at the time the 4 year pathway was revealed, the Coalition has told local media that they have no plans to change it. However, some Kiwis have told RNZ they're worried that… Audio
US and Ukraine sign rare minerals deal
Days after Trump and Zelensky's Vatican meeting and months after the disastrous exchange in the oval office - the US and Ukraine have signed a rare minerals deal. United States Correspondent, Todd… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Nuclear energy focal point of Aus election
Energy security is shaping up as one of the most controversial issues in the Australian Federal Election, with the Coalition proposing a radical plan for Australia to go Nuclear. Morning Report's… Audio
Reports US and Ukraine on verge of signing minerals deal
The US and Ukraine could sign a framework minerals agreement as early as Thursday, following a breakthrough in months-long, contentious negotiations. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Ukraine and US expected to sign minerals deal
The minerals deal between the US and Ukraine could be signed as early as Thursday, with top Ukrainian officials reportedly en route to Washington. The BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse… Audio
UK: Former PM Tony Blair criticises net-zero govt policies
Former UK PM Sir Tony Blair has had a crack at the current government's net-zero policies, Henry Riley has the story Audio
Tensions high between India and Pakistan
Reports out of India suggest an attack on Pakistan is imminent, Anas Mallick is our reporter in Islamabad Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio
71-year-old Kardashian robbery suspect says heist was one 'too many'
A defendant who wrote a book about the jewellery heist said he regretted participating, while one of his co-accused denied any involvement.
Australian election on a knife edge, thanks to Donald Trump
Analysis - Nothing is certain in politics, and Labor could still lose the election as polls are known to get it wrong in Australia, writes Corin Dann. Audio