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Death toll rises following Philippines earthquake
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about the rising death toll after a large earthquake in the Philippines, ongoing recovery efforts after a boarding school collapsed in Indonesia and… Audio
Shot of sea bird wins Bird Photographer of the Year
From a stunning solar eclipse shot to a surreal image of a kingfisher flying over art in the Italian alps, the winners of largest bird photography competition are in.
US govt lurches towards shutdown
A last-minute fix seemed all but impossible, as Republicans and Democrats have shown no sign that they can bridge their divides.
Three dead, dozens missing in Indonesia school collapse
The building suddenly gave way as the students from the Islamic school gathered for afternoon prayers.
More sunscreens pulled from shelves over SPF concerns
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says 21 sunscreens that share the same base formulation have been recalled, paused or are under its review.
White Ferns take on Australia in Cricket World Cup
The White Ferns open their campaign at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India when they play defending champions Australia. Opening batter Suzie Bates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US defence leader slams 'fat generals' and 'beardos' in speech
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, told a rare gathering of commanders they should resign if they do not support his agenda.
Trump gives Hamas three days to respond to peace plan
Hamas is reviewing a 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World News Wrap for 1 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Trump gives Hamas 'three or four days' to respond to Gaza plan
The plan calls for a ceasefire, the release of hostages and disarmament by Hamas, the gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a post-war transitional authority headed by Trump himself.
Middle East reacts to White House peace plan
The Middle East reacts to the White House peace plan for Gaza, Alex Baird reports from Doha. Audio
Madagascar's government is disolved after protests
Madagascar's government has been dissolved after widespread protests, Nabil Ahmed Rufai has the story. Audio
'I was put in the morgue': Gazan teenage medical evacuee offers a glimpse into the horrors of Israel's war for children
Health workers thought Majd Alshaghnobi was dead after shrapnel tore through his face in February 2024.
Why is ex-British PM Tony Blair involved in Trump's Gaza recovery plan?
The US President has unveiled his proposed peace plan for Gaza - pitching the return of a former British prime minister as its coordinator.
European correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss news making headlines in Europe, including the crisis surrounding the UK Labour Party ahead of its annual conference, JK Rowling kicks off at Emma… Audio
Why is it so hard to sculpt a face?
A new statue honouring music legend Tina Turner has attracted headlines for all the wrong reasons. Famed New Zealand sculptor Joanne Sullivan joins Emile Donovan to discuss this tricky art. Audio
Could new tariffs put New Zealand's film industry at risk?
Following President Trump's re-announcement of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, Emile Donovan speaks to the President of Screen Producers NZ Irene Gardiner. Audio
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing: Prosecutors seek more than 11 years in jail
US federal prosecutors have urged a judge to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than 11 years in prison this week following the hip-hop mogul's conviction on prostitution-related charges.
Indonesian rescuers hunt missing after school collapse
There are 38 people feared trapped under rubble.
'External party' to review systems at telco Optus after emergency call fails
Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has instructed Optus to bring in an "independent and external party" to review its systems as part of efforts to avoid another fatal triple-0 outage.