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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, a new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including… Audio
David Attenborough is turning 99, and he is furious
The beloved presenter's latest film is about the glory of the watery world and how we are killing it.
Live: New Pope faces major challenges
From budget woes to child abuse and a faith crisis in Europe, Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the global Catholic Church, will face a number of major challenges following his surprise election
India says military stations attacked by Pakistan drones and missiles
By Aftab Ahmed, Adnan Abidi and Saeed Shah, Reuters Sirens ring out in Jammu, projectiles in night sky Pakistan earlier said retaliation 'increasingly certain' Islamabad says Indian...
Trump heralds 'breakthrough' deal with UK
It's the first deal that's been made since the US president triggered a global trade war.
US: US and UK sign trade deal
President Trump announces a trade deal witht he UK - Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio
White smoke rises from Vatican as cardinals agree on Pope Francis’ successor
White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave. His identity, and the name he...
Trump will announce a ‘major trade deal’ with the UK Thursday
It's yet another sign of some possible relief from historically high tariffs that have threatened serious damage to the US and global economies.
Black smoke at conclave, no new Catholic pope elected in Thursday morning votes
Up to two more ballots are scheduled for overnight, with possible smoke signals expected some time after 3.30am New Zealand time.
Waiting on a new pope
New Zealand Marist priest Father Ben D’Souza, who is currently studying in Rome, was in St Peter’s Square last night when black smoke rising from the chimney signaled that the first vote had not… Audio
Pakistan's PM vows to 'avenge' deaths of 31 people killed
Pakistan's Prime Minister has vowed to "avenge" the deaths of 31 people killed in missle strike by India's airforce, raising fears of a wider conflict between the two nuclear powers. India hit sites… Audio
Surviving a nuclear war ... in Palmerston North
A new study looks at what it would take to feed a city in the event of a global catastrophe.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 8 May 2025
In today's episode, the police watchdog has found officers were justified in shooting at a man who killed two people at a construction site in Auckland in 2023, a second Auckland school has reported a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 May 2025
In today's episode, smoke has billowed out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and it is black showing no Pope has been chosen, dozens of Indian and Pakistani civilians have been killed after… Audio
Watch: Black smoke as no pope elected on first vote
The 133 cardinal electors took an oath of secrecy before being locked behind the heavy wood doors of the Sistine Chapel for their first vote. Video, Audio
Latest on Indian attacks on Pakistan
It's all on between Pakistan and India, as the latter launches retaliatory attacks after a terror attack in Kashmir, Anas Mallick reports from Islamabad Audio
UK:new trade deal with India and impact on British workers
UK leaders respond to the escalation of tensions in Kashmir, Henry Riley reports from London Audio
Israeli strikes on school housing displaced and on market kill 48 in Gaza, medics say
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will expand the offensive while Hamas says it will not accept an interim truce for aid.
Russia launches intense drone, missile attack on Ukraine
The strikes come after Ukraine targeted the Moscow region with drones.
'Lovely lunch': Guest was raving about fatal beef Wellington, trial hears
She was unaware the meal would ultimately cause her death.
