World
Hot dog history: Joey Chestnut smashes sausage scoffing record
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa owen about Joe Biden joining Kamala Harris on the campaign trail for the first time in her candidacy and the jawdropping number of hot dogs… Audio
Kimchi under threat from climate change
Scientists, farmers and manufacturers say the quality and quantity is suffering due to rising temperatures.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September
On today's episode, fixing roads and building new ones will recieive the lion's share of a government investment of $32.9 billion dollars on transport over the next three years, more mourners are… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum bows to Chinese pressure over mention of Taiwan
The Pacific Islands Forum has bowed to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit in Tonga. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio
UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel
Britain's foreign minister says the equipment could be used in the conflict in Gaza.
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal
The US President also said the US was close to presenting a final proposal to negotiators working on a ceasefire agreement.
Japan celebrates the Moon with festival of food
Japan correspondent Chris Gilbert and Nathan Rarere talk about Japanese delicacies Audio
Sth America: Italian fugitive arrested in Buenos Aires
South America correspondent Kate Pereyra-Gracia talks about a man who spent 44 years on the run Audio
UK suspends arm exports to Israel
UK correspondent Henry Riley has the latest on the decision to suspending some export licences for military equipment to Israel Audio
UK: Worker strike causing long lines at Heathrow airport
United Kingdom correspondent Diane To spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about extra long lines at Heathrow Airport in London since this weekend due to a worker strike, people having the right to work four-day… Audio
Mass vaccination campaign against polio carrying out in Gaza
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about grief and fury on the streets of Israel with tens of thousands of people protesting, mass vaccination campaign against polio… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 September
On today's episode, mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69… Audio
53rd Pacific Islands Forum wraps up in Tonga
Pacific correspondent Kalafi Moala talks to Nathan Rarere about what happened at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Audio
US: book publishers sue Florida for banning well known titles
The suit names several books that have been removed from school libraries under the law, including works by renowned authors Maya Angelou and Ernest Hemingway. US correspondent Katherine Firkin has… Audio
Superyacht captain says he tried to save passengers
New Zealander James Cutfield has told friends he is enduring the darkest days of his life after the Bayesian went down, killing seven.
Israel finds six hostages' bodies in Gaza, including US citizen
Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin had just turned 23 and "planned to travel the world", President Joe Biden says.
Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful, political stunt
US Vice President Kamala Harris has criticised her presidential rival Donald Trump after he visited soldiers' graves and the footage was used in a campaign video.
Ukraine: Zelenskiy presses US to greenlight deeper strikes into Russia
Washington has provided Ukraine with more than NZ$80 billion worth of military aid since 2022, but has limited the use of its weapons to Ukrainian soil.
Oasis tickets sell out, relisted for $16K
Fans have complained of technical issues and long online waits after tickets sell out in 10 hours.
Israeli strikes kill 48 in Gaza; polio vaccinations to begin
Children in the Gaza Strip will begin receiving vaccines against polio, ahead of a three-day pause in fighting agreed to by Israel, Palestinian groups and the WHO.
