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Organisations oppose Trump's Kennedy pick for US top health job
More than 80 organisations have voiced opposition to Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead the top US health agency ahead of his confirmation hearing, with one group launching an advertising…
So you think you know Sumeria? Kids and their clothes
Assyirologist David Hilder joins Ellie once again to break down what life might have been like for kids in ancient Mesopotamia. Audio
The Sin Bin: Curling with Tim Miller
Want to learn about 'Broomgate' without having to sit through an entire podcast series? You’re in luck! RNZ Executive Producer and curling aficionado Tim Miller has all the hot goss on curling's… Audio
Pachinko: Japan’s gambling grey area
First Up’s Japan correspondent Chris Gilbert joins Ellie and Corey for a rundown on the culture, attitudes and dubious legality surrounding the game Pachinko. Audio
Australian PMs' heads severed, stolen from bronze statues
Police are searching for the vandals who removed the heads from two statues of Australian prime ministers and damaged 18 others in Ballarat early on Thursday morning.
Fears world's largest iceberg could hit South Atlantic island
Iceberg A23a spans an area twice the size of London and has been carefully tracked by scientists since 1986. Audio
Oscars 2025: See the full list of nominees
It was a big day for Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist and Wicked as the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced.
Hundreds of same-sex couples wed after Thai law change
Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
Tech talk with Finn Hogan
Tech expert Finn Hogan joins Anna Thomas to look at the Stargate announcement from President Trump, AI under the microscope in Hollywood this Oscars season, and Elon Musk's alleged cheating in a New… Audio
Amanda Knox slander conviction upheld
Italy's high court has upheld the remaining conviction against American Amanda Knox, who was jailed and later acquitted of the 2007 murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher.
Trump calls on Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices
US President Donald Trump has called on Saudi Arabia, and OPEC, to lower oil prices, saying that would bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. Washington D.C. correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to… Audio
Teen Axel Rudakubana jailed for 52 years for Southport girls' murders at Taylor Swift-themed event
A British teenager who murdered three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event has been jailed for at least 52 years.
Massive new LA fire balloons as wind picks up
Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new wildfires in southern California.
Billionaire and US funders pledge to cover climate financial obligations
It comes after President Donald Trump called for the US to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
The spectre of Trump haunts Europe as Germany prepares to head to the polls
Donald Trump's return to the White House has darkened the mood in Germany a month before elections.
Judi Dench says her vision loss is so bad she can no longer go out alone
The esteemed actress always has someone with her when she is in public now for a reason.
Why some Instagram users aren’t able to unfollow Trump and JD Vance
Social media users, including celebrities such as singers Demi Lovato and Gracie Abrams, are posting complaints that Meta will not let them unfollow President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and…
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January 2025
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Audio
Scientists head to Antarctica to study climate change impacts
Thirty-eight scientists and crew set sail for Antarctica last Tuesday on NIWA's research vessel Tangaroa. Co-leader of the trip Professor Craig Stevens spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Flights cancelled for refugees who were slated to travel to US
Refugees who were slated to travel to the United States after a years-long and often cumbersome process have had their flights cancelled, according to a State Department memo.
