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Trump repeats threat of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films
Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a one hundred percent tariff on foreign movies - a threat that economists say will be hard to follow through with. Economist Eric Crampton spoke to… Audio
Dolly Parton postpones concerts due to 'health challenges'
The 79-year-old country music star was told by doctors she has to undergo "a few procedures".
YouTube to pay Trump $33.46 million
Donald Trump sued parent company Alphabet and other social media companies after the platforms suspended his accounts in 2021.
What it takes to be a world champion toe wrestler
Blisters, broken bones and torn muscles all go with the territory for the world's best toe wrestler.
Trump says Gaza peace deal is 'beyond very close'
US President Donald Trump says a Gaza peace deal is "beyond very close", after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hipkins slams govt over refusal to recognise Palestine
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership. Mr Hipkins spoke to Corin… Audio
Trump hopeful for Gaza peace deal after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, as he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Correspondent… Audio
Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies
President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post he will be imposing a 100 percent tariff "on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States".
World News Wrap for 30 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Henry Riley reports from the UK
Henry Riley reports from the UK Labour Party's conference in Liverpool Audio
Japanese bank makes a month paternity leave mandatory
Japan's governing party is to pick a new leader who will become PM - Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio
Rally for Indian actor-politician crush kills 40
At least 17 women, 14 men, four boys and five girls died.
What we know about Michigan church shooter Thomas Sanford
At least four people have died.
Kiwis 'can be proud' NZ isn't recognising Palestine yet - Luxon
New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio
Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl half-time show in 2026
Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl half-time show in Northern California next year.
Michigan church shooter an Iraq War veteran, four dead, multiple injured
The gunman was identified as a 40-year-old Iraq War veteran and outdoorsman.
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 29 September
On today's First Up pod: Poland and Nato scrambled jets early on Sunday as Russia carried out strikes on Western Ukraine... Europe correspondent Anita Purcell Sjollund has the details. If you thought… Audio
US: Trump send troops into Portland
President Trump sends the troops in to Portland, Katherine Firkin reports from New York. Audio
Russia pounds Ukraine from the sky
Russia spends the weekend pounding Ukraine's cities from the sky - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
Al Gillespie: Unpacking Peters’ announcement on Palestine
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Saturday that New Zealand will not yet be recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
