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NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens still held hostage 18 months on
It's been about a year and half since New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens was taken hostage by Papuan rebels. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
PM Luxon sits down with Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is heading home after meeting with Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. Political reporter Anneke Smith was there. Audio
French ambassador to the Pacific on New Caledonia violence
This week marks one month since violent and deadly clashes erupted in New Caledonia. RNZ Pacific spoke with the French ambassador to the Pacific, Véronique Roger-Lacan. Audio
Watch: Climate protesters arrested over spraying paint on Stonehenge
The two protesters were arrested on suspicion of damaging one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments.
Luxon visits Japan, meets PM
As Christopher Luxon's visit to Japan comes to an end, our own Chris Gilbert reports on what our Prime Minister got up to once his delegation eventually arrived. Audio
Has French President Macron made a mistake in snap election
Polls in France aren't favouring President Emmanuel Macron - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has the latest numbers Audio
UK: inflation lowest in 3 years but too late for Tories?
UK inflation is down to its lowest level in three years - will it be enough to save the Conservative government? Ellie Jay has the numbers. Audio
Delhi heat sends power demand soaring to record high
The city is also facing frequent power cuts and water shortage as temperatures stay above 45C.
Results announced of South Africa's coalition talks
Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Lisa Owen about the lastest on South Africa's coalition talks, arrests in Zimbabwe and Uganda getting some precious items back. Audio
Vladimir Putin touches down in North Korea
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about Vladimir Putin arriving in North Korea, a journalist and prominent MeToo activist sentenced to several years behind bars in China and for the… Audio
Final stretch of PM's visit to Japan
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the final stretch of his trip to Japan and is due to sit down with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida this evening. His trip has been full of hiccups. RNZ… Audio
'Started as a fantasy': What does the world's rarest album sound like?
Only a lucky few have ever heard the Wu Tang Clan's uber-exclusive Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album.
Analysis: NZ boosting support to monitor North Korea sanctions
New Zealand is significantly boosting its support to monitor violations of sanctions against North Korea. Victoria University of Wellington Centre for Strategic Studies director David Capie spoke to… Audio
NZ stepping up defence support for North Korea sanctions
New Zealand is stepping up defence support to help enforce sanctions against North Korea. The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the announcement in Japan where he is on a mission to strengthen… Audio
Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees McDonald's AI withdrawn
The AI order-taker's mishaps have been documented online.
NATO worried Russia may support North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to deepen trade and security ties with North Korea as he headed to visit for the first time in 24 years.
Justin Timberlake arrested for drink driving
The singer was released from custody after being arraigned in Long Island.
IDF want pause in fighting for humanitarium aid into Gaza
The IDF wants to pause fighting to allow humanitarian aid - a plan not shared by the Prime Minister - Alex Baird is in the Middle East Audio
Pakistan police rescue 12 yo girl being married to 72 yo man
A 12 year old girl has been rescued by Pakistani police as she was being prepared for marriage to a 72 year old man - Anas Mallick has the details Audio
Putin vows trade, security with North Korea beyond reach of West
Vladimir Putin promised to build trade and security systems with North Korea that are not controlled by the West as he heads to Pyongyang for the first time in 24 years.
