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Vanuatu Business Resilience Council chair on earthquake
Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai, says his country is in urgent need of international assistance. Glen Craig is the Chair of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council and he was having… Audio
Large 7.3 earthquake hits Vanuatu
The Vanuatu MetService is recommending people near coastal areas stay on higher ground due to a potential for Tsunami triggered by aftershocks. Audio
Death toll expected to rise after Vanuatu earthquake
The death toll from the earthquake in Vanuatu now stands at 14 and is expected to rise. 200 people have been treated with injuries at the main hospital in the capital Port Villa. Audio
Sea Shepherd founder released by Denmark
Japan had sought extradition of Paul Watson on criminal charges.
Suicide attack kills Taliban's minister of refugees in Kabul
The Taliban's refugee minister has been killed, Anas Mallick has the details from Pakistan Audio
Bali 9 finally back home in Australia
Meta settles with the Australian government over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Pam Corkery has that and all the news out of Australia Audio
What's next for South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol?
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The vote to impeach himmarked the culmination of a stunning political showdown sparked by his shock decision to impose martial law.
Teacher and student killed in Wisconsin school shooting
United States correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen about a school shooting Madison, Wisconsin where a teacher and student have been killed, President-elect Donald Trump holding his first… Audio
Feature interview: The Bhutan Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay talks about the G-ZERO initiative and his hope that the world will start redefining its broken relationship with the planet. Audio
Alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew named
Yang Tengbo's court-enforced anonymity order has been lifted.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 December 2024
On today's episode, Treasury will release its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update on Tuesday afternoon, Local councils will come under greater scrutiny next year as the Government cracks down on what… Audio
Ministry of Foreign Affairs raises caution level for Fiji
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has increased its alert level to two out of four for kiwis travelling to Fiji. Journalist Mereoni Mili spoke to Morning Report. Audio
French Island of Mayotte hit by devastating cyclone
Close to a thousand people are feared to be dead after the worst cyclone in 90 years struck the French island of Mayotte. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
South Korea govt impeaches former president, Xmas in Japan
South Korean lawmakers have impeached their president, Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio
UK: Prince Andrew's Chinese "spy" friend named
Prince Andrew's Chinese spy friend has been named - Henry Riley has the story out of London Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Pete Ross
BBC World reporter Pete Ross joins Maggie Tweedie to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally. Audio
China's Xi calls on party to 'turn knife inward' to end corruption
China's Communist Party must "turn the knife inward" to eliminate problems of discipline, including corruption, President Xi Jinping said, a new call to hunt down corrupt officials.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
In today's episode, several people, including four Australians and one American are in hospital in Fiji with suspected alcohol poisoning, critics are questioning a trip to China by more than 30 police… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Audio
Heatwave hits Australia
In Victoria, authorities have warned of a high fire danger and a total fire ban has been declared in large parts of the state.
