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Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis on plans to overhaul supermarket sector
The Economic Growth Minister says overhauling the supermarket sector will deliver benefits for grocery shoppers. Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Shortage of clean water main concern in Myanmar post-quake
A shortage of clean water is one of the biggest challenges following the earthquake in central Myanmar that has killed at least 1700 people, and injured more than 3400. World Vision in Myanmar's Dr… Audio
US: VP criticised by Denmark on visit to Greenland
US Vice-President JD Vance is back from his 3 hour visit to Greenland - Katherine Firkin has the reaction from New York Audio
The latest from Myanmar after 7.7 earthquake, 1700 dead
Rescue efforts continue in Thailand and Myanmar - correspondent Laura Westbrook reports in from Bagkok Audio
Anti-government protests continue in streets of Istanbul
Anti-government protest continue in Turkey, correspondent Anita Purcell-Sjölund joins First Up from Europe Audio
Burial rite behind deadly South Korean wildfires - authorities
South Korean police say they have booked a man suspected of starting what grew into the country's largest wildfire.
Worlds of Music 30 March, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Ali Hassan Kuban, Marlon Williams, The South Pasifika Sound Project, and flamenco-Indian band, Indialucia. Audio
Albanese expects 'one-on-one' tariff discussion with Trump
There are concerns Australia could be impacted by the looming escalation in the Trump administration's global trade war when it unveils the reciprocal tariffs on so-called "liberation day".
Ex-Anglican leader says church abuse scandal was 'overwhelming'
Justin Welby said he had failed to ensure proper investigations into allegations of abuse within the Church of England.
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Russian drones struck a military hospital, shopping centre, and apartment blocks, killing two people and injuring at least 25, officials said.
Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity chair
The chair of a charity Prince Harry set up to help young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana has accused him of "harassment and bullying at scale" after he quit this week. Audio
Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from mediators Egypt and Qatar, the Palestinian militant group's chief said. Audio
Andrew Tate sued by ex-girlfriend, who seeks restraining order
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been accused of sexual assault and battery by his ex-girlfriend as she seeks a temporary restraining order.
Top vaccine official forced out of US FDA
The public health leader, who was a significant figure during the Covid-19 pandemic, was given the choice to resign or be fired.
What New Zealand can learn from Southeast Asia's quake
Earthquake experts tell RNZ the important lessons our country may learn to prepare for potential quakes after Friday's disaster in Myanmar. Audio
In pictures: Southeast Asia earthquake
Photos have captured the devastation across the region after a powerful earthquake stuck Myanmar killing more than 140. Audio
Boos, jeers greet Republican defending Musk cuts
US Representative Victoria Spartz defended sweeping cuts across the federal government.
Australian airshow resumes after dramatic pilot crash
The airshow is proceeding, with gates opening 8am Saturday.
Elon Musk sells X - to one of his own companies
The companies are being combined in an all-stock deal that values xAI at US$80b and X at $33b, factoring in the social network's $12b debt.
Remaining USAID staff fired, Trump says Myanmar will still get earthquake aid
Aid experts expressed alarm at the new cuts to an agency whose humanitarian aid has saved lives across the globe for more than 60 years.
