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Several people arrested after woman dies in 'suicide pod'
Swiss police said the so-called "Sarco" capsule was deployed in a wood in the municipality of Merishausen.
What you need to know about Israel's attacks in Lebanon
The US and UN have urged both parties to de-escalate tensions before war breaks out.
Fears Israel-Hezbollah attacks will spark full-fledged war
An Israeli airstrike on Beirut has killed a senior Hezbollah commander.
Argentina celebrates as Los Pumas beat Springboks at home
Argentina's still celebrating that win against the Springboks - Kate Pereyra Garcia reports Latin America Audio
Australian federal govt about to limit election spending
Australia's Federal government is moving to limit how much influence the country's billionaires have on the political process - Pam Corkery has the news out of Aussie Audio
Australia: Reserve bank leaves interest rates on hold
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about highly-indebted borrowers have been disappointed once again by the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold. Audio
Candidate for North Carolina's Governor in major scandal
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a candidate gunning to be North Carolina's Governor is embroiled in a major scandal that's seen a number of his campaign staff quit. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 September 2024
On today's episode, the Police Commissioner Andy Coster is leaving the force to head up the government's new Social Investment Agency, nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon, in the deadliest… Audio
Israel strikes cause deadliest day in Lebanon in almost 20 years
Nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon, in the deadliest day of conflict there in almost 20 years. University of Otago professor and co-founder of Middle East and Islamic Studies Aotearoa Dr… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 September 2024
On today's episode, the government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and… Audio
Erik and Lyle Menendez murdered their parents - now Netflix is telling their story
Netflix just can't keep TV hitmaker Ryan Murphy away from true-crime retellings - and why would they? Video
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 492 people in Lebanon, 24 children
The Israeli military said it struck about 1300 Hezbollah targets, and Lebanese residents have received calls to move away from Hezbollah posts.
Academic on kidnapping and release of Philip Mehrtens
Independence from their Indonesian overlords might not have been top of mind for the West Papuan rebels who kidnapped the just-released Kiwi hostage Phillip Mehrtens, according to one local academic… Audio
India reports first case of new mpox strain
A man in the southern state of Kerala has the fast-spreading clade 1b variety.
Donald Trump says he won't run in 2028 if defeated
Donald Trump has said that he does not expect to run again for president if he is defeated in November's US election. US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Footage shows hand-over ceremony of Philip Mehrtens in West Papua
New video footage has been released showing a peaceful hand-over ceremony of Philip Mehrtens' in West Papua. Eleisha Foon has more. Audio
Australian supermarkets accused of raising prices to lower them for 'promotions'
Coles and Woolworths face separate legal action after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleged they "misled" customers on more than 500 products.
Israel strikes in Lebanon leave hundreds dead
In Lebanon it has been the deadliest day of Israeli strikes since 2006. Former Middle East correspondent for The Independent Don MacIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Alleged Trump gunman wrote of 'assassination attempt,' prosecutors say
Ryan Routh wrote a letter months before he was found hiding out with a gun near Donald Trump's Florida golf course earlier this month.
Japan: apparel firms add new 5th season to catalogue
Chris Gilbert tells us how odd the year has been weatherwise in Japan Audio
