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What is Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death?
Her family declined an autopsy and because the Gossip Girl star's death was not deemed suspicious.
PM Luxon leaves Vietnam after talks
Christopher Luxon has moved his Vietnam mission from politics to business, eager to see how the new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership can help boost economic growth. political reporter Giles Dexter… Audio
Alleged rapists Andrew Tate and brother arrive in United States
The Tate brothers had previously been banned from leaving Romania after being arrested in 2022 and charged with a range of serious crimes.
Seven injured in ramming attack at Israeli bus stop
Israeli police said the suspect was a Palestinian from the West Bank - Israel sent tanks there for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday.
Actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead
There was no immediate indication of foul play, the Santa Fe New Mexican website reported. Audio
Trump vows 4 March tariffs for Mexico, Canada; China faces extra 10 percent
His proposed 25 percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on 4 March.
Warrior fans gather in Las Vegas
The NRL kicks off in Las Vegas with the Warrior playing the Raiders - Union and League veteran Oneata Schwalger is there Audio
Peters looks to build NZ's growing ties with South Korea
The Foreign Minister is set to have talks on regional security, North Korea, and enhanced trade.
US: Gene Hackman, his wife, dog found dead at home
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead - Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio
US to remove trans people from military
A Pentagon memo filed in a US court stipulates that transgender service members will be separated from the military unless they receive an exemption.
'Take a deep breath': Australian Defence minister urges calm
Richard Marles has called for calm over the Chinese warships off Australia's coast, reminding citizens that the vessels have not broken international law.
What we know about Michelle Trachtenberg's death
The Gossip Girl star was found "unresponsive" in her luxury apartment in New York. The New York Medical Examiner is investigating her death - here's what we know.
Peeking further into the universe than ever before
NASA's new SPHEREx infrared telescope, which is scheduled for launch this weekend, could answer our biggest questions about the universe. Audio
Tonga's health ministry reports 73 dengue cases, no deaths
![A dengue outbreak was declared in Tonga on 19 February. Google translate of caption: While visiting areas confirmed to be infected with the Mofi Tengi virus, outside staff of the Ministry of Health or Health Inspectors are visiting houses to reduce the number of mosquitoes. easily injured by this fokoutua.
During the shooting, [spraying] schools that have already had students infected with Mofi Tengi and schools that are vulnerable to Mofi Tengi.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--1byM0o3u--/c_crop,h_552,w_883,x_0,y_245/c_scale,h_552,w_883/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1740609429/4KBBYI5_Tonga_spray_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Tongatapu has the most confirmed cases (33), with the rest from Vava'u (28) and 'Eua (12).
Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, the last such exchange agreed as part of a fragile truce…
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 February 2025
On today's episode, Corin Dann speaks Ingrid Hipkiss from Beijing, a man from Havelock North has been banned from his local supermarket after raising concerns about trollies blocking the fire exit… Audio
'Concerning' NZ not given advance notice of China drills
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a lack of notice from China ahead of live fire exercises in the Tasman represents a "failure" in the relationship with Beijing. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actress dead at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress who rose to fame as a precocious child star in Harriet the Spy and went on to have memorable roles on TV shows including Gossip Girl, has died, according to the New…
Taiwan sends forces in response to China 'live-fire' drills off island
Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defence ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.
New Zealand and Vietnam sign strategtic partnership
The Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Vietnam have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership - with Aotearoa being only the tenth country to do so. Christopher Luxon signed the deal in Hanoi… Audio
