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Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, source and local media say
A local lawmaker was among those on board.
49.5 degree temperatures in Australia - How would you cope?
We begin today in Australia, which is currently experiencing a record-setting heatwave. And it's not just the high temperatures, it's also the longevity - eight consecutive days above 40 degrees… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January
This morning we spoke to our reporter at Mount Maunganui for an update on the recovery mission. There's confusion over changes to rules for people travelling to the UK. We were joined by the British… Audio
UK: Starmer in China, another Tory defection,
UK correspondent Steph Spyro looks at what's at stake in PM Keir Starmer's visit to China, amid speculation about his future. Audio
Record-breaking Australia heatwave fuels bushfires, cuts power to thousands
A record-breaking heatwave baked Australia's southeast for a fifth straight day on Wednesday.
'I saved TikTok': Why Trump changed tune on Chinese app
Does the new joint venture deal really address Washington's concerns about national security?
Doing stretches in your warm-up? Don’t
Over the decades, we've had numerous interesting warm-up theories that no longer stand up to the research on injury prevention and sport performance.
Trump threatens Iran with 'major destruction'
US President Donald Trump is urging Iran to strike a deal, warning a US Navy carrier strike group is poised to carry out attacks on the regime. Audio
Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs as it focuses on AI
The job cuts follow already flagged plans to cut the US online retail and cloud computing giant's workforce by 14,000 posts.
US to hold multi-day military exercises in Middle East
The US builds up its military presence in the Persian Gulf - Alex Baird reports from Doha Audio
First all-female crew sails non-stop around the world in 57 days
Crewmate Rebecca Gmuer-Hornell, from Northland, is also believed to have broken Sir Peter Blake's 1994 record for circumnavigating the globe.
Iranian doctor details horror scenes after massacre of citizens
In one of the most harrowing accounts yet, a doctor who fled Iran for Australia recounts trying to save bullet-riddled victims of the government crackdown on protests.
US to conduct military exercises in Middle East as tension with Iran builds
News of the exercises comes after President Donald Trump warned an "armada" was heading toward Iran.
Spain to grant around half a million undocumented migrants legal status
It is the government's latest move to integrate migrant workers even as other European countries curb immigration.
Powerful winter storm forecast off US East Coast
As of Tuesday, forecast models agree a storm will form off the coast of the Carolinas early Saturday and then intensify rapidly enough to be classified as a bomb cyclone.
New Zealander loses leg after fighting in Ukraine
He says he sang Aotearoa's national anthem to keep himself going as he was rescued. Audio
Heavy rain and flooding across parts of the UK
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thompson spoke to Lisa Owen about how large parts of the UK have been hit by record flooding, how a UK study has found similarities between menopause and Alzheimer's… Audio
Kiwi soldier speaks on losing leg after fighting in Ukraine
A New Zealander who had his leg amputated after being severely injured while fighting in Ukraine says he sung Aotearoa's national anthem to keep himself going during his excruciating rescue. Khol… Audio
One critical after shooting near US-Mexico Border
A person is in critical condition following a shooting involving Border Patrol agents near the US-Mexico Border. Correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Democratic congresswoman sprayed by unknown substance during speech
Ilhan Omar, who has been a frequent target of attacks by President Donald Trump, was speaking in Minneapolis when she was targeted.
