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Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI
Welcome to the future of AI as it starts to infiltrate the material world in the form of smart robots, self-driving cars and other autonomous machines.
In major auction night, rare Klimt painting smashes records at $419m
The painting, which hung in a billionaire's home for decades, is now the most expensive work of modern art to ever sell at auction.
What are the 'Epstein Files'?
Both the US House of Representatives and Senate moved to order the release of government files related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Senate unanimously agrees to send Epstein bill to Trump for signing
The vote swiftly followed another in the lower House, forcing the release of documents from the investigation into the convicted sex offender. Audio
Caroline Flack doco raises questions about British tabloid ethics
In a two-part series, the mother of television presenter Caroline Flack examines the final months of her daughter's life.
US House of Representatives votes to release Epstein files
The US House of Representatives is due to vote on whether to release the files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC. Audio
What's all the buzz about this retro keychain camera?
The popularity of the cute new cameras have been likened to the Labubu craze.
World News Wrap for 19 November 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UN Security Council backs US plans for Gaza
The UN has backed the US plan to rebuild Gaza - Alex Baird reports Audio
India's exports to US rise despite tariffs
India's exports to the US are up despite tariffs - Anas Mallick reports from Islamabad Audio
Sewer-blocking plastic wet wipes face ban in England
A water industry research group found wet wipes contribute to 94 percent of sewer blockages in the United Kingdom.
At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years
When asked about the allegations in the report, the Israel Prison Service said it operated in accordance with the law.
Asbestos contamination of children's sand was a fluke discovery in Australian lab
Australian authorities did not know about the contamination until they were told by their NZ counterparts.
The infamous photo former prince Andrew can't outrun
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied the allegations
US-drafted Gaza peace plan backed by UN Security Council
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a US drafted Gaza peace plan receiving the backing of the UN Security Council, as well as Donald Trump changing his stance on… Audio
2025 word of the year captures an 'unhealthy' modern phenomenon
"Parasocial" is used to describe a connection that people feel with someone they don't know, or with an artificial intelligence.
'Sure I would': Trump on signing a bill to release Epstein files
US President Donald Trump says he will sign a bill to force the release of the "Epstein files" if the legislation gets through Congress.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Jesse catches up with Brad Foster about the news across the Tasman. Today he'll chat about The Liberal Party's decision to abandon net zero by 2050 climate target; where Australia is at with the play… Audio
What is workslop?
We've heard of AI slop, but new study has coined a phrase for shoddy AI generated tasks - workslop.
Kurt Cobain’s most unnerving performance - and why he hated it
It was nearly a disaster, but Nirvana going acoustic for MTV ended upbeing one of the most iconic live performances ever and cemented Kurt Cobain as a tortured genius.