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US House Republicans pass stopgap bill to fund government
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has passed a stopgap bill to keep federal agencies funded past Friday, averting a partial shutdown beginning this weekend even as President Donald…
Trump helping make progress in PGA, LIV golf talks
The deep-pocketed LIV Golf has drawn some of the sport's top talent since launching
Aussie PM lashes out at US over tariffs
Australia's prime minister has lashed "entirely unjustified" US tariffs being imposed on Australian steel and aluminium, saying it is a poor way for the United States to treat a friend.
Russia launches attack on Ukraine hour after US-brokered ceasefire, mayor says
Air defence forces engaged in repelling the strikes.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
In today's episode, the school lunch programme saga continues to dominate headlines. In the most recent development - Libelle - one of the companies contracted to make 125,000 lunches has gone into… Audio
Heading Off: how to travel the world on a budget
Kiwis are known for being great travelers, coming from a small country, it's only natural to be curious about the rest of the world. But American Matt Kepnes aka Nomadic Matt has done something… Audio
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire deal
The agreement, negotiated by the United States, also includes the US immediately lifting its pause on military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. Waikato University International Law professor Al… Audio
Trump shows off Tesla at White House in display of support of Musk
The unprecedented product endorsement by a sitting president for a company founded by his top donor comes after Tesla shares cratered.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio
Global Investment Summit set to begin in Auckland
The government's Global Investment Summit is due to start on Thursday, bringing over 100 businesses and firms together in Auckland. Devon Funds head of retail Greg Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ would 'struggle' to act as peacekeepers says former major
A former army major says our defence force would scramble to raise a single company to act as peacekepers in Ukraine. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
US markets continue to slide
Markets are continuing to slide in the US after Tuesday's plunge and an announcement of doubled tariffs on Canadian aluminium and steel. Financial Times' Peter Wells spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World leaders gather to discuss peace between Russia - Ukraine
There's been a flurry of diplomacy as world leaders seek to bring a lasting end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ukraine launches large drone attack on Russia
The Kremlin has condemned Ukraine's largest drone attack yet on Moscow and other parts of Russia, saying it could spoil what it called a trend towards a peace settlement. The BBC's James Waterhouse… Audio
Army chiefs from 30 countries meet to discuss Ukrainian security
As strikes are exchanged between Russia and Ukraine, France's President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of army chiefs from over 30 countries to address the issue of Ukrainian security… Audio
Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after North Sea collision
A man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the vessel collision in the North Sea on Tuesday. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The clean up after Cyclone Alfred, the storm that wasn't?
A woman with a snake in her pants, tiny dinosaur footprints and missing sand - Pam Corkery covers all the news from Australia Audio
Syria's new govt reaches deal
Syria's new government cuts a deal with the Syrian Democratic Forces - Alex Baird reports from Doha. Audio
What can we expect from the PM's delegation to India next week?
New Zealand's two-way trade relationship with India is worth almost $3 billion a year but a free trade deal remains elusive. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Finn Hogan
Nights' bionic man, Finn Hogan, joins Emile Donovan in the Auckland studio to talk about the current space race and how Rocket Labs has put fears of a delay to their new rocket to bed, and a former… Audio
