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'Colonial-style arrogance': NZ statement draws China's ire
The Chinese Embassy says the comments were 'inexplicable', unwarranted and inappropriate. Audio
'Happened so fast': UK students panicked by meningitis outbreak
Hundreds of masked-up students queued Wednesday (local time) to get vaccinated at the UK university campus at the heart of a deadly meningitis outbreak.
Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed several senior political and military figures.
Phantom flight: Iran war creates 9100-km round trips to nowhere
Around 30,000 flights to and from the Middle East have been cancelled in the weeks since the conflict began.
Iranian women's football team arrive home after some withdrew asylum claim
Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member after they sought asylum fearing persecution, but five then changed their minds.
Africa: series of suicide bombings in Nigeria
Two men have been charged with attempting to export ants from Kenya Nabil Ahmed Rufai has the latest news from Africa. Audio
Possum found in airport gift shop soft toy section
A real possum nestled among soft toys and animals in a gift shop has thrilled passengers and given airport staff something unusual to deal with.
Iran strikes Tel Aviv in retaliation for killing of security chief
The attack killed two people in a neighbourhood close to Tel Aviv, bringing the death toll in Israel from the war to at least 14.
'I wouldn't even know where to go' - former US marine facing deportation to NZ
Paul Canton has not lived in NZ for 50 years and served as a US marine, but is now facing deportation to a country with which he has "no connection". Audio
The Panel with Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Chris Finlayson, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Chris Finlayson. First up, with diesel prices up by 50%, just how drastic could cost surges be for everyday… Audio
Resignations and refusals: Trump increasingly isolated in Iran war
Analysis: US President Donald Trump has already lost friends abroad; now he's starting to lose them at home.
Australian facilities damaged in Iranian attack on UAE air base
Anthony Albanese said no Australians were injured and everyone stationed there was safe.
NZ man accused of woman and baby's murders in Australia
The bodies of 37-year-old Kate Paterson and 11-month-old April were found dead inside a Queensland home last week.
Australian radio host says $100m radio contract terminated
Sandilands had been suspended after an on-air row with co-host Jackie "O" Henderson. He accused the station's owner of using the incident as an excuse to get out of their deal.
Richard Quest discusses impact of conflict on air travel
The cost of the conflict in the Middle East is hitting airlines hard with fuel doubling in price in some regions. Some of the world's largest airlines, such as Emirates are based in the region, and… Audio
'Iran posed no imminent threat': Senior Trump official quits
In the first high-profile departure, Joe Kent said the war was started "due to pressure from Israel".
Middle East update with BBC correspondent Frank Gardner
Israel says it has killed one of Iran's most senior figures, its security chief Ali Larijani. His death is yet to be confirmed by Iran. BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid… Audio
World News Wrap for 18 March 2026
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Book on world's biggest art heist written by FBI investigator
Thirty-six years ago today the world's largest art heist was pulled off at a museum in Boston, FBI Agent Geoff Kelly was lead investigator for 22 years and spoke to Melissa about his book on the… Audio
All Whites World Cup game against Iran could be shifted to Mexico
Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches to Mexico from the United States due to concerns about the safety of their players.
