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'It's beyond description' - NZ diaspora desperate to evacuate family members from Sudan conflict
In this episode, as the conflict in Sudan is driving thousands of people to cross borders, diaspora in New Zealand are trying their level best to help family members reach safety.
AudioA day of pomp and glory
Heavy is the crown that fits the King's head - and the weight of centuries of tradition will also cloak Charles III on the day of his coronation.
AudioSgt Ratana: Man denies murdering London police officer
A man has denied murdering New Zealand-born Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana, who was shot dead while on duty in south London.
Reem Abbas on the situation in Khartoum and hopes for Sudan
Fighting between Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces continued Friday, hours into a second 72 hour ceasefire say eyewitnesses. The situation across Sudan has deteriorated, with shortages of… Audio
Māori leaders hightlight key issues at UN forum
The impact of forestry on indigenous peoples has been discussed at a UN meeting after slash was strewn across Tai Rāwhiti's land and beaches during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
UN meeting discusses impact of forestry on indigenous peoples
The impact of forestry on indigenous peoples has been discussed at a UN meeting, after slash was strewn across Tairāwhiti's land and beaches during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Māori leaders were among dozens… Audio
Reporter on retired US military staff landing high-paying jobs in Australia and NZ
Retired senior US military officers are landing high-paying government jobs in New Zealand, including with the spy agency.
These are among hundreds of American veterans - including generals and… Audio
Jerry Springer dies aged 79
Long time US TV host Jerry Springer, has died aged 79.
He was best known for his tabloid talk show which featured outrageous arguments, thrown chairs and physical confrontations between sparring… Audio
Retired senior US military landing high-paying government jobs, including spy agency
Retired senior US military officers have been landing high-paying government jobs in New Zealand, including with our spy agency.
In 2020, the Government Communications Security Bureau hired an ex-US… Audio
Espionage and foreign interference at it's highest since Cold War in Belgium
Espionage and foreign interference in Belgium have reached their highest level since the Cold War.
That's according to a new public report from the country's intelligence and security agency.
The… Audio
One week until the coronation of King Charles III
The coronation of King Charles III is just a week away .
The King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort, at Westminster Abbey on May 6, or May 7th for us in New Zealand.
The day will… Audio
Africa: arrests made into cult-like deaths in Kenya
To Africa now - joining Nathan Rarere from Ghana is our correspondent Nabil Ahmed. Audio
US: E Jean Carroll in court in defamation trial against Trump
We begin this morning in New York where our correspondent Bevan Hurley has been front row at a defamation trial involving former president Donald J Trump. Audio
Writer takes stand at defamation trial against US former president Donald Trump
The writer suing Donald Trump for allegedly raping her nearly 30 years ago told jurors at a civil trial on Wednesday that the former US president sexually assaulted her and defamed her by lying about…
Columnist takes stand in Trump rape case
Advice columnist E Jean Carroll has taken the stand this morning in her civil suit against former US President Donald Trump.
She has claimed the former president raped her in a dressing room at a… Audio
UK blocks Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker
Britain's decision to block Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard is a major blow to the biggest ever gaming deal.
Fighting continues in parts of Sudan despite ceasefire
A BBC reporter in Omdurman, adjoining the capital Khartoum, said there was fighting near TV and radio buildings, a lack of doctors, and people were struggling to access food and money.
Sudan half way through 72 hour ceasefire
Sudan is now more than half-way through a temporary 72-hour ceasefire allowing thousands of people to flee the country.
The UN says the shaky truce is holding, despite reports of sporadic gunfire and… Audio
Europe: Xi, Zelensky speak by phone, first time since invasion
To Europe now - Nathan Rarere joined from Sweden by our corresponent Anita Purcell-Sjölund. Audio