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Mustafa: The Toronto folk poet on his grief
Sudanese Canadian artist Mustafa is an acclaimed performance poet and was first discovered at the age of 12 performing outside his home in Toronto's housing projects. His poetry opened many doors… Audio
South Korean president apologises to nation for martial law
The speech was Yoon Suk Yeol's first public appearance since he rescinded the martial law order on Wednesday, just six hours after it was declared and after parliament defied military and police…
After Hunter Biden's pardon, White House considers broader clemency
The White House is listening to demands for the president to extend the same grace to thousands of people wronged by the US judicial system as he did to his son Hunter, officials say.
US journalist missing for 12 years still alive, says mother
The family of Austin Tice has information from a "significant source" that he is alive, his mother Debra Tice told journalists.
Painting in Antarctica
From the vastness of ice to the raw power of swells taller than buildings, Antarctica is a landscape that is deadly as it is beautiful. In recognition of the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's final… Audio, Gallery
Bitcoin storms above US$100k as Trump 2.0 fuels crypto euphoria
Bitcoin has catapulted above NZ$170,000 for the first time, a milestone hailed even by sceptics as a coming-of-age for digital assets
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 December 2024
On today's episode, 45 percent of NCEA students failed this year's online numeracy tests, Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Large earthquake triggers tsunami warning in California
A tsunami warning is in effect for California's coast after a magnitude CCN 7.0 earthquake, about 80-kilometres from the city of Eureka. City of Eureka assistant city manager Pam Powell spoke to… Audio
Palau invites Trump to visit the Pacific to see climate crisis
Palau's President is inviting US President Elect Donald Trump to 'visit the Pacific' to see the impacts of the climate crisis first-hand. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio
1 in 5 Australian terrorism cases involve young people
A report has warned Five Eyes partners, including New Zealand, about young people being radicalised online.
Muhammad most popular baby boy name in England and Wales
Noah was second and Oliver the third most popular name given to baby boys last year.
France's Macron hunts for new prime minister as Michel Barnier resigns
France faces political uncertainty, there can be no new parliamentary election before July.
'Deny, defend, depose' written on shell casings in New York assassination
Police have released video of the suspect from surveillance cameras and say the attack was planned. Audio
Imran Khan indicted on charges of inciting attacks against military
Pakistan's former prime minister was indicted on charges of inciting attacks against the military, following deadly anti-government rallies led by his party last year.
Africa: unidentified disease in DRC, stadium crush in Guinea
A flu-like illness is being blamed for 79 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinchasa Audio
US: health insurance boss killed, more pardons from Biden
Bevan Hurley updates us on the killing of a US insurance company CEO in New York Audio
Israel guilty of ongoing genocide - Amnesty International
An extensive Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is guilty of a mass and ongoing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza strip. It is calling on the New Zealand government to ban… Audio
Calls for Emmanuel Macron to resign as French government toppled
A hard-left party has demanded the resignation of the president. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
On today's episode, the culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus… Audio
