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Warning over bird flu as Australia confirms first human case
New Zealand must urgently get ready for a strain causing concern overseas, public health experts say.
Wellington man relieved to leave New Caledonia
A Wellington man en route back from New Caledonia is relieved to be leaving the riot-torn territory. Andre Capiez spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
More New Zealanders evacuated from New Caledonia
The rescue flight has landed in Noumea where it will retrieve 50 people.
Govt receives approval from France for flight to New Caledonia
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home from Nouméa on Friday. Islands Business correspondent Nic Maclellan… Audio
Paris vows to bring an end to violence in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Paris will "go until the end" to bring an end to the violence, but some are suggesting that could take a long time. Kanak journalist with Radio Djiido Andre… Audio
A win for Swifties: US sues Ticketmaster
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It accuses Ticketmaster and its owner, Live Nation Entertainment, of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America.
'Drown and out' - British newspapers respond to election announcement
British newspapers honed in on one word to describe the election announcement - "gamble".
Diddy's violence left me broken, says Cassie
The singer spoke out for the first time since a video emerged of Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking her.
Kenyan mountaineer found dead near Mt Everest summit
A Kenyan mountaineer has died on Mt Everest - Nabil Ahmed Rufai joined the programme from Ghana, Africa Audio
US: Justice Dept looking at monoploy of Ticketmaster
The US Department of Justice intends to break up the Ticketmaster and it's parent company Live Nation - Bevan Hurley has the details from New York. Audio
Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Father Greg Boyle
When Father Greg Boyle became priest of Dolores Mission Church in Los Angeles, at least nine gangs were active in the vicinity of the parish. Now, his initiative Homeboy Industries helps tens of… Audio
More Kiwis expected to arrive home from Nouméa on Friday
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home. Audio
"Drowning Street": Rishi Sunak calls the next UK general election amid downpour
Writer Henry Cooke joins Emile Donovan from London to update us on the forthcoming UK election and a damning poll. Audio
Council passes motion for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
There were emotional scenes in the Far North today as district councillors passed a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Kiwis unsure if Macron's New Caledonia visit will help or worsen tensions
It comes as the government says it has conveyed its frustrations to France over delays to evacuations his visit has caused.
Midday Report Essentials for 23 May 2024
On today's episode, a New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious, a study has found a significant… Audio
Flooding in Brazil kills 150
On going flooding across southern Brazil has claimed the lives of more than 150-people, injured hundreds and left 104-missing. World Watch's Andrew McRae spoke with World Vision's impact director for… Audio
New Zealander in New Caledonia anxious over wait to evacuate
A New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious. Shula Guse spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 May
On today's episode, the First Home Grant, which offered up to $5000 per buyer for an existing home, and up to $10,000 for a new build, was cut off from one o'clock yesterday afternoon, Housing… Audio
Kanak politicians want voter reform scrapped in New Caledonia
Indigenous politicians in Kanaky New Caledonia want the French President to commit to scrapping planned voter reforms in their country when they meet with him on Friday. Kanak journalist at Radio… Audio
