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North Korea confirms troops sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine
China is staking a claim to a sandbar in the South China Sea, Chris Gilbert has the story from Japan Audio
Date set for conclave to elect new pope
The last two conclaves took just two days to complete.
NZ govt starts review travel advice to the US
It's known as the land of the free - but the United States under Donald Trump's second term's seen increasing caution from other countries. New Zealand's government has started a review of official… Audio
One of Gaza's key aid agencies completely runs out of food
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel bombing Lebanon's capital, the US and Iran wrapping up a third round of nuclear talks and one of Gaza's key aid agencies running… Audio
Vancouver man charged with murder for attack on Filipino festival
Authorities described Kai-Ji Adam Lo as having had a "significant history" of interactions with authorities involving mental health. They said there was no evidence of terrorism.
What the film Conclave gets right (and wrong) about electing a new pope
Smear campaigns, politicking, gossip and blackmail: Conclave had it all.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week, two firefighters were stranded… Audio
'A very special occasion' - PM reflects on Pope Francis' funeral
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was a great honour to have represented New Zealand. Audio
PM Luxon on attending the Pope's funeral
Thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was at the funeral and he… Audio
Conclave to select next Pope to begin in coming weeks
With the conclave set to begin in the next few weeks, the focus now shifts to who the next pontiff might be. Correspondent for the Associated Press Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Liverpool win 20th English Premiere League title
Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions, their 20th English league title, drawing them back level with arch rivals Manchester United. Supporter Lindsay Yee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Eleven dead after vehicle drives into crowd in Vancouver
Eleven people are dead and more than 20 are injured in the Canadian city of Vancouver after a vehicle was driven into a crowd at a Filipino street festival. Correspondent Craig McCulloch spoke to… Audio
US: car attack in Vancouver, Canada kills 11
North America correspondent Katherine Firkin has an update on the Vancouver car attack which has left 11 dead and more than 20 injured. Audio
Michael Wood finishes Assisi pilgrimage at Pope's funeral
Former Minister of Transport Michael Wood found himself at the Vatican for the funeral on Saturday, he talked with producer Matthew Hutching Audio
Pope's funeral sees high powered talks between US, Ukraine
A big weekend at The Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe Audio
Americans reflect on 100 days of President Trump 2.0
Trump promised the "most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history". Here's what some Americans think.
'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist
The woman, who treated Colombian drug gang victims, is allowed to stay in New Zealand after ongoing death threats against herself, her mother and her husband.
Napoleon's sword to be sold at auction in Paris
Napoleon ordered the sabre in 1802 and kept it throughout his reign.
NZ's only cardinal reflects on 'amazing' funeral, 'daunting' job of choosing new pope
Cardinal John Dew, said he felt incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis' funeral. Audio
Virginia Giuffre remembered as a vocal advocate for sexual abuse victims
The prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew is being remembered for her "incredible courage" in speaking out against abuse and pursuing justice.
