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US Correspondent Mitch McCann
With the latest on the elections and Hurricane Helene, we're joined by our US correspondent, Mitch McCann. Audio
Hurricane Helene death toll rises
At least 47 deaths were reported by early Saturday, and officials feared still more bodies would be discovered across several states.
Nepal floods and landslides kill at least 66 people, 69 missing
At least 66 people have been killed in Nepal since early on Friday as persistent downpours triggered flooding and landslides.
Nine dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine hospital
"Loitering munitions" - or suicide drones - hit the Saint Panteleimon Clinical Hospital in two attacks 45 minutes apart, the UN said.
Hezbollah confirms leader killed after Israeli strike
The death marks a devastating blow to Hezbollah as it reels from an intense campaign of Israeli attacks.
Fatal stabbing of Japanese schoolboy sparks debate in China
The "despicable" attack has led to calls to urgently strengthen security around Japanese schools.
Rob Ruha joins the effort to beat haka world record
Tomorrow Aotearoa will attempt to reclaim the world record for the largest haka. Musician Rob Ruha has been involved with haka all his life. He joins Anika Moa, Topp Twins, Shepherds Reign and Alien… Audio
More than 40 dead after Hurricane Helene cuts through southeastern US
A New Zealander based in Florida is seeing wind and power outages like never before as the region grapples with Tropical Storm Helene.
US election: Harris calls for immigration controls in border visit
Some 7 million migrants have been arrested crossing the US-Mexico border under Harris and Biden - a record high number that has fuelled criticism from Trump.
Massive explosions in Beirut, Israeli military claims hit on Hezbollah HQ
Around two hours after the strikes, Lebanon's health ministry said two people had died and 76 had been wounded.
New York Mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions, as he resists calls for his resignation.
Activists jailed for throwing soup at Van Gogh painting
The pair came close to harming something that was "probably priceless in a literal sense", judge says.
Indonesia gold mine collapses after landslide, killing 15
Rescuers are scrambling to locate seven people still missing after the illegal mine collapsed.
What do we know about Diddy's infamous parties?
The guest list for the white parties was star-studded. But many famous friends are now distancing themselves from the disgraced rapper.
Ellen DeGeneres sets out to prove she's sorry. But is it enough?
Opinion - How sorry do we need her to be? Evidently, more sorry than this. But should she be sorry at all?
New Zealand calls for veto reform at UN General Assembly
He also used his speech to announce New Zealand would campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2039-2040 term.
NZ naval vessel sails through Taiwan Strait for first time since 2017
The New Zealand ship sailed through the sensitive strait with and Australian naval vessel.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Biden announces $12.9 billion in military aid for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Capitol Hill amid Republican criticism