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Lyndsay Freer on the life and legacy of Pope Francis
Former Catholic spokesperson Lyndsay Freer talked with Nathan about the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Audio
How the Pope Francis' death has been greeted in the UK
Correspondent Henry Riley tells Nathan Rarere how the Pope Francis' death has been greeted in the UK Audio
'Call a ceasefire' - Pope appeals for peace in Easter message
Pope Francis has greeted a crowd of tens of thousands, and renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza in his Easter message.
Life on Easter Island with Marc Shields
Marc Shields hails from West Auckland but is a long-term resident of Rapa Nui - he tells Paddy what life is like on the island. Audio
NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
NASA's oldest serving astronaut Don Pettit became a septuagenarian while hurtling towards the Earth in a spacecraft to wrap up a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station.
'Clearly doesn't understand' - RFK Jr pushing harmful rhetoric, says autism community
The US Health and Human Services secretary has previously said autism is "preventable" and part of a "chronic disease epidemic" that "destroys" children and families.
Another round of anti-Trump protests hits US cities
The chief organiser of Saturday's protests - the group 50501, a number representing 50 protests in 50 states and one movement - said some 400 demonstrations were planned.
The real strategy behind Russia's sudden Easter truce announcement
Analysis - Putin's ceasefire is a logistical nightmare, and will likely be used to support the false notion Kyiv does not want his war to stop, writes CNN's Nick Paton Walsh.
Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza war despite growing Israeli opposition
Israel's prime minister said the nation has "no choice" but to keep fighting "for our very own existence until victory." Audio
US Supreme Court pauses Trump deportations of Venezuelans
Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act in an attempt to swiftly deport accused members of Tren de Aragua, a criminal gang originating from Venezuelan prisons that his administration labels a…
Trump to make firing federal workers easier
The change would ensure the federal government would finally be "run like a business," Trump said.
Italian prison opens its first sex room for inmates
The private visits follow a court ruling that recognised inmates' right to have "intimate meetings" with partners.
What we know about the Florida State University shooting victims
When a gunman opened fire at the Florida State University two people died and six were injured before he was arrested.
Sydney woman's body found in burnt-out car after reported kidnapping
Police believe the attack was targeted.
Yawning may be more dangerous than you think
"Sleepiness is a serious health concern with wide-reaching consequences," said the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Two killed in Florida mass shooting alleged to be by police officer's son
The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner.
Dr Grant Morris: The history of tariffs in New Zealand
Once upon a time, tariffs were very common and one of the main ways for governments to raise money. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Far North Mayor Moko Tepania provides an update on Cyclone Tam sweeping through Northland, Northpower is working to restore power to households affected by the storm, One NZ… Audio
The Last of Us - what to expect from season two
Actors Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever give us the lowdown on the eagerly awaited second series of the hit zombie survival show.
Swedish teen charged in Sydney with organising contract killings online
Authorities allege the 15-year-old facilitated plans for overseas contract killings on behalf of transnational criminal syndicate.
