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Trump praises Japan's 'great' female leader in talks on trade, critical minerals
Sanae Takaichi said she would nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, The White House says.
Two killed in underground explosion at Australian silver mine
Emergency services were called to the remote mining town of Cobar in the state of New South Wales, some 700 km northwest of Sydney, after a critical workplace incident, Australian authorities said.
Meta and TikTok to obey Australia under-16 social media ban
On paper, the ban is one of the strictest in the world.
Malaysian PM calls for multilateralism at East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to deepen ties with Indo-Pacific countries amidst global trade instability.
Supreme Court overturns controversial freeze on puberty blockers for adolescents
The mother of a trans teenager mounted a legal challenge which was heard in the Supreme Court in Brisbane.
Mexican journalist who covered drug cartels found dead on highway with note next to body
Mexico is one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders.
Prince Andrew an 'accident waiting to happen', friends tell biographer
The royal and his ex wife Sarah Ferguson have been labelled 'hypocrites' over their connection to Jeffrey Epstein
Do Halloween treats hype kids up?
How to make sure you (all) get a good night's sleep after all the spooky sweets.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 October 2025
RNZ can reveal the Labour Party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax, or CGT, covering just property - excluding the family home and farms; Finance Minister and National's deputy leader… Audio
2700 flights delayed in a day as US government shutdown hits day 27
The Trump administration has warned flight disruptions will increase as controllers miss their first full paycheck on Tuesday.
King Charles heckled in public over Prince Andrew
"How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?," the man could be heard shouting.
Commissioner wants answers as Australia ramps up recruiting of Kiwi cops
Richard Chambers has sent his Northern Territory counterpart a please explain. Audio
ICE detains British journalist on US speaking tour
Sami Hamdi was detained on Sunday, in what a Muslim advocacy group said was retaliation for his criticism of Israel.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are 'officially dating,' everyone has decided
It has been a very strange year for both.
Why do some people get 'hangxiety' after a night of drinking?
The emotional comedown of a hangover can hit just as hard as physical symptoms.
Trump to meet Japan's first female Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump has touched down in Tokyo, where he will meet with Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, who was elected just last week. Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World News Wrap for 28 October 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: govt moves to change housing of asylum seekers
Henry Riley joins First Up from London, where a new report says billions of pounds have been spent on asylum hotels Audio
ASEAN brings China, US together, boosts regional confidence
The ASEAN summit is the big story in Asia, and Japan's new PM gets to meet Donald Trump in her first week on the job - Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio
Record-attempting cyclist spends 50 days in Russian jail
A French cyclist's hopes of doing the fastest cycle ride from Portugal to the Pacific were dashed when he crossed the Chinese-Russian border through a dense forest.