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Japan sends defence equipment to like-minded countries
A Japanese supermarket had a furry visitor - Chris Gilbert tells us about the bear in the deli-section. Audio
UK: parliament votes to legalise assisted dying
Assisted dying is now legal in the UK, Henry Riley reports from London Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
We cross over to our friends at the BBC to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally. Audio
The latest twist in Syria's 13 year long civil war explained
The capture of Aleppo could signal a major change in the conflict.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
On today's episode, at the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's… Audio
12,000 Miles | Episode 1: Ground Work
In the first of a three-part series, bands from Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland travel to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships. Video
Hipkins says NZ under Labour wouldn't join AUKUS
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party has ruled joining the security pact AUKUS. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy snow falls in the US
Biting cold temperatures sweep across a large swath of the United States.
Trump picks Kash Patel to lead FBI
A former US defence department chief of staff in the first Trump administration, Patel has been a steadfast supporter of the incoming Republican president. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Morning… Audio
Trump picks daughter's father-in-law as top advisor
Massad Boulos will be the new administration's adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
Russia carries out strikes in Syria as rebel forces push south
Russia has carried out "a series of air strikes" in Syria as rebel forces continue to push south. Middle East correspondent Alex Baird spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More Russian strikes as Syrian rebels advance
Russian jets hit the city of Idlib with rescuers saying seven were killed.
UN court hears case about combatting climate change
A climate change court case in the Hague leads news out of Europe with Anita Purcell-Sjölund Audio
US: bone chilling weather hits Thanksgiving weekend
Donald Trump's latest picks for his cabinet have been announced, Katherine Firkin reports from New York where it's also really cold! Audio
Rattled driver forced to pull over after snake slithers up leg
The shaken driver was taken to the hospital for observation, and the snake was released "well away from houses, people and pets".
Trump picks new FBI chief who promised to shut down 'museum of the deep state'
Patel has previously called for stripping the FBI of its intelligence-gathering role and purging its ranks of any employee who refuses to support Trump's agenda.
Laos govt document points to rundown factory as source of methanol poisoning
The document suggests the source of a methanol poisoning outbreak that killed six tourists is a rundown factory outside the capital, Vientiane, that was making vodka and whisky.
What do parents think of the Australia social media ban?
ABC asked Australian parents what they made of the social media ban for under-16s - here is what they said.
Porridge Radio on burnout: 'Healing isn't linear'
British indie rock band Porridge Radio, has received high praise for her raw honest songwriting, earning the band a Mercury Prize nomination in 2020. Their new album is no different, as frontperson… Audio
Syrian rebels reach heart of Aleppo
The fighters carried out a surprise sweep through government-held towns this week, led by an islamist militant group, and reached the city nearly a decade after having been forced out by Assad and his…
