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McLeod's Daughters star Rachael Carpani dies aged 45
Australian actress Rachael Carpani has died at the age of 45, her family has announced on social media. Her parents said she died after a long battle with chronic illness.
Trump lays into Rob Reiner as Hollywood director's son arrested over death
The US President faced a backlash for the "inappropriate and disrespectful" comments after the Hollywood director's death.
World News Wrap for 16 December 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: super flu causes hospital closures, emergency measures
Britain's NHS is warning that a super-flu is ripping through Britain - Henry Riley has his last report of 2025 Audio
Emotional vigils held for Bondi shooting victims
Fifteen people were killed when a father and son opened fire on members of Australia's Jewish community who had gathered at the beach to mark the first day of Hanukkah.
Japan: 'Kuma' bear takes out Kanji of the Year 2025
Japan's announced its "Kanji of the Year", Chris Gilbert tell us what that is exactly Audio
'We just went running for our lives' - Kiwi family caught up in Bondi shooting
Donna Corbel and her family were dining together less than 40 metres away from where the shooting began. Audio
World News with the BBC
Correspondent Rob Hugh-Jones looks at some of the events making international headlines.
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead
A family statement has confirmed the deaths, hours after two bodies were discovered at their LA home.
Parents of man who wrestled gun from Bondi Beach shooter call son a 'hero'
Footage shows Ahmed Al Ahmed running up to one of the gunmen from behind before taking the weapon off him.
The final six minutes of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
A full video - filmed over almost 11 minutes - gives a unique, unrestricted view of the rampage, showing shooting positions and the scene as the attack came to an end.
'Just a happy kid' killed in Bondi terror attack victims
Matilda was killed while celebrating Hanukkah at the Australian beach. Audio
Tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty in national security trial
Hong Kong's High Court found the pro-democracy campaigner guilty on two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of… Audio
How the Bondi Beach terrorist attack unfolded
Videos and witness accounts from the terrorist attack have been shared widely and shed light on how events unfolded.
The Guardian's Ben Doherty speaks to Midday Report
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, anti-semitic terror attack. The Guardian's Ben Doherty spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15 December
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; It's the network that first gave us internet on our cellphones, but over the weekend providers began the slow process of turning it off; The… Audio
It’s not you - some fonts feel different
The subtle lines and curves of typefaces are doing more than you might think.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Lastest information from Bondi Beach shooting
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the Bondi Beach terror attack as an 'act of evil antisemitism'. Australia correspondent Emma Cropper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio