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Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam after casualties in China
The tropical cyclone has now killed at least 22 people throughout Asia, while another dozen are missing at sea.
Empty Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed uncrewed in a New Mexico desert, capping a three-month test mission hobbled by technical issues
The day Māori culture came to New York City
It has been 40 years since a revolutionary exhibition put te ao Māori on the global stage. Audio
US Open: Americans reach men's and women's finals, Sinner plays down injury
Taylor Fritz survived an epic fight against American compatriot Frances Tiafoe to reach his first major final at the US Open.
Brazil probes ice buildup in plane crash that killed 62
A preliminary report into the August crash of an airliner in Brazil found signs of ice buildup on the plane but no definite cause for the accident.
Pope Francis appeals for end to tribal violence in Papua New Guinea
He said it was his "particular hope that tribal violence will come to an end" and appealed "to stop the spiral of violence."
Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes dies at 83
In a statement posted on his website, the family said Mendes, who had been suffering from the effects of long Covid, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children.
Jannik Sinner downs ailing Draper to reach US Open final
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner took down ailing Briton Jack Draper in straight sets to reach the US Open final, overcoming muggy conditions at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris
"There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," George Bush's vice president says.
Italy's culture minister quits over appointment of former mistress
Gennaro Sangiuliano has been embroiled in controversy since Maria Rosaria Boccia, a self-proclaimed fashion entrepreneur, posted on social media last month that she had been made his adviser for…
Alleged plot to attack NYC Jewish centre around anniversary of Hamas attack
The accused planned to kill "as many Jewish people as possible", officials said.
Earthquake shakes New South Wales
A magnitude-4.5 earthquake hit the New South Wales Hunter Region.
Te Māori exhibition 40 years on
It's 40 years since a revolutionary Te Māori exhibition put te ao Māori on the global stage, displaying Māori taonga in New York. Video, Audio
Grenfell Tower fire survivor says 'justice must be served'
The inquiry into London's Grenfell tower fire which claimed the lives of 72 people seven years ago concluded this week that the deaths "were all avoidable". Antonio Roncolato escaped the burning tower… Audio
China stops foreign adoptions of its children after three decades
China was one of just seven countries that allowed New Zealanders to adopt children not related to them.
What to know before seeing the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel
Decades after cult film Beetlejuice exploded onto our screens, the 'Juice' is loose once again with the sequel: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case
Biden, the son of the US President, was due to go on trial today on tax-related charges.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6th September
On today's episode, Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po has ascended the throne, succeeding her father, the late Kiingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Thursday atop Taupiri Maunga, Councillors in the Far… Audio
Ugandan athlete dies after boyfriend set her on fire
Uganda's minister of state for sports said Kenyan authorities were investigating the killing, which has shone a light on violence experienced by women in the East African nation.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
