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Australia claim victory in Auckland SailGP
SailGP has wrapped up its inaugural event in Auckland, with windy conditions providing for some chaotic racing. Former Team New Zealand member and Professor of Sport and Recreation at the Auckland… Audio
TikTok shuts down in the US
TikTok suddenly went offline in the US, as the ban came into effect over concerns about the app's links to the Chinese government. Social Shepherd chief executive Zoë Shepherd spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Three Israeli hostages released as ceasefire begins
Israel says three hostages - who have been held by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months - have been released back into Israeli territory hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began. Correspondent… Audio
Inauguration Day, Trump-style: What will happen?
The countdown is on for the pomp and circumstance that will unfold when Trump is sworn in inside the Capitol due to frigid weather.
Trump inauguration celebrations begin with Elvis impersonator, fireworks
Trump arrived in the Washington area for a celebration of his return to power ahead of an inauguration ceremony.
Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting rights groups
Despite Taiwan's reputation as Asia's most liberal democracy, the death penalty remains broadly popular according to opinion polls.
Trump says he may give TikTok a 90-day reprieve
US President-elect Donald Trump said he would "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban after he takes office.
Protests as court extends President Yoon's detention
Yoon became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested as he faces allegations of insurrection related to his declaration of martial law.
Ski lift at Spanish resort collapses, injuring dozens
Video from the scene showed dozens of people standing in the snow on a mountain, stuck there after the ski lift broke.
Indian police volunteer found guilty of doctor's rape and murder
The brutal crime sparked outrage across India, with tens of thousands of people protesting in the weeks after.
What will happen to TikTok in the US?
The looming ban is the end result of 2024 legislation passed on national security concerns that called for TikTok parent ByteDance to sell the popular short-video app or see it shut in the United…
'More sad than shocked': TikTok users brace for ban
After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court today upheld a law that would ban the video-sharing platform - used by 170 million Americans - in the name of national security.
Severe weather in New South Wales continues into third day
The State Emergency Service has responded to 2825 incidents in the past 24 hours.
Reports of property damage from SpaceX Starship's explosion
Flights of the spacecraft and rocket system are now grounded pending an investigation into the mishap, the FAA says.
Who is performing at LA's FireAid benefit concert?
The performances will take place on 30 January at two venues, the Kia Forum and the new Intuit Dome, both located in the Los Angeles city of Inglewood.
UK film, theatre legend Joan Plowright dies, aged 95
A star first in theatre and later on screen, Plowright was also the wife of the great actor Laurence Olivier.
Russia convicts lawyers for late Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny
Human rights groups say the sentencing of Navalny's associates shows the Kremlin is continuing to crack down on opposition to Putin's rule and his war in Ukraine.
Life’s Biggest Qs: Who Still Uses Dial-Up?
8 'til Late does a bit of retrospecting on the use of Dial-up internet, then Mark Price and Ben Grubbs from The Serial Port come along and tell us how they're still keeping Dial-up alive. Audio
So you think you know Sumeria? The first complaint letter
Assyriologist David Hilder joins Ellie Marsden on 8 'til Late for another installment of So you think you know Sumeria? This episode: The infamous Ea-Nasir Complaint Tablet Audio
The Sin Bin: Chess with Troy Matich
RNZ's Morning Report producer Troy Matich joins Ellie Marsden in The Sin Bin. Today's perplexing sports scandals? Chess. Audio
