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Australians battling over beach shade etiquette
A turf war has broken out in Australia over the use of sun shades at popular beaches, with complaints of people hogging space or setting up their "cabanas" early in the morning and then abandoning… Audio
Strong quake hits Japan
Authorities said the quake did not warrant the kind of megaquake warning that was triggered last year.
Fierce winds expected as fire crews battle LA fires
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week. AP's International Affiliate correspondent Phillip… Audio
NZ dollar falls to more than two-year low against US
The New Zealand Dollar is trading at a more than two-year low compared to the US Dollar, and it will put severe pressure on consumers. Business reporter Nona Pelletier has more. Audio
Prime Minister Starmer plans to make Britain AI 'superpower'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he wanted to make the UK an artificial intelligence "superpower", promising to take a pro-innovation approach to regulation, make public data available to…
Naomi Osaka has LA wildfires on her mind at Australian Open
Osaka said she was distracted by the fires near her home as she secures a first-round win in Melbourne.
Final draft of Gaza truce deal presented to sides after 'breakthrough', official says
Mediators have given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the war in Gaza, after a midnight "breakthrough" in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, an official says.
400 million people to attend one of world's greatest religious spectacles
Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the world's biggest religious gathering begins in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
LA Fires: Firefighters scramble ahead of incoming winds
Explainer - After six days and 24 dead, firefighters are scrambling to control LA's three remaining fires before powerful winds pick up, possibly spreading the blaze. Audio
Kiwi's dream Malibu home now 'pile of rubble'
The woman who bought the house five months ago saw it burn to the ground on a local news broadcast.
LA fires: Incoming dangerous winds could make blazes worse
The death toll from massive wildfires ravaging Los Angeles has risen to 24, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.
How one California man tried saving his block from wildfire
Flames were licking his fence, he was choking on smoke, and bullets were whizzing by his leg. Despite it all, Tristin Perez never left his Altadena home during the deadly Eaton fire.
Australian correspondent Peter Ryan
A law change in the Northern Territory will soon mean people will be able to keep crocodiles as pets. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13th January
On today's episode, at least 16 people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles, an advocate for abuse in care survivors is calling on the… Audio
Wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles
Thousands of firefighters are working desperately to contain deadly wildfires raging across Los Angeles. New Zealand's Consul-General Katja Ackerley spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Journalist David Farrier on Los Angeles fires
At least sixteen people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles. Journalist David Farrier spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Rain interrupts day one of Australian Open
The first day of the Australian Open served up disappointment for some tennis fans, with five singles matches called off due to rain. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
NZer in Los Angeles 'on edge' as fires spread
One kiwi currently living in Los Angeles says she's "constantly on edge" whilst the deadly fires continue to spread. Kiwi music artist and tour manager Poppy Tohill spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
'What's wrong with them?' Trump blames local officials over LA fires
A major fire is now heading towards a populous area with at least 16 killed, 12 missing, and 12,000 structures razed.
Los Angeles fires spread as more homes destroyed
Four wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles and at least 16 people have been killed so far, 11 in the Eaton fire, and five in the Palisades fire. AP's International Affiliate correspondent… Audio
