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World Rugby spin catches Fiji Rugby out
Opinion - World Rugby had basically laid the rule down for the Fiji Rugby Union - select Mick Byrne or else, writes Iliesa Tora.
Australia's Defence Minister unveils $50b defence spending increase over next decade
Australia's projected defence spending will increase by another AU$50 billion over the next decade.
Deadly attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing
Four Palestinians have died in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in what's being described as an "unprecedented" series of attacks.
Bondi attacker's path from finding new 'life' to killing six
A month ago, Joel Cauchi's parents were relieved to see him enjoying the beach. The next time they saw him was on TV attacking people.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
Part of International Space Station crashes into US home
The space junk smashed through Alejandro Otero's roof, nearly hitting his son.
Massey Uni plans to open Singapore campus
The University formalised its so-called enhanced partnership with private tertiary education provider PSB Academy in Singapore on Tuesday. Massey University's deputy vice-chancellor students and… Audio
UK MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
The plan is expected to create a "smoke free generation".
Jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial
Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records, related to hush-money that was paid to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM Luxon arrives in Thailand
The prime minister has launched into the second leg of his South East Asian trip - leaving Singapore behind to pick up the charm offensive in Thailand. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports… Audio
Israel launches 'diplomatic offensive' against Iran
The Israeli government says it's launched a diplomatic offensive against Iran, as it considers a military response to the missile and drone attack against it, with IDF saying Iran will not get off… Audio
Sydney stabbing at Orthodox church, religiously motivated
Pam Corkery has mostly depressing news out of Australia with a stabbing in Sydney and Bruce Lehrmann found to have raped Brittany Higgins but in happier news Molly the magpie reunites with Peggy the… Audio
US: day two in jury selection in Trump's hush money trial
New York based Bevan Hurley is outside court where former President Trump is attending his hush money trial and sitting through day 2 of jury selection. Audio
Australian police investigate death of woman who fell ill after drink at wellness retreat
Police are investigating the death of a 53-year-old Victorian woman who fell ill after consuming a drink at a retreat in the regional town of Clunes, north of Ballarat.
Teen arrested over church attack got 'good behaviour bond' for previous knife attack
The teenage boy arrested over last night's stabbing attack inside a Sydney church was placed on a good behaviour bond after facing court for a knife crime just three months ago.
Call for justice after suspected murder of Fiji's LGBTQI+ community member
The Coalition on Human Rights is calling for justice following the suspected murder of a 19-year-old gender diverse person in Fiji.
Donald Trump's historic criminal trial is underway
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic criminal trial and Disney cracking down on people abusing disability services at their theme parks. Audio
What was learnt from the Alice Springs youth curfew
The curfew - introduced in the wake of a series of violent incidents - was a divisive short-term measure that did not result in any arrests.
How class, not politics is dividing America
Politics isn't what's dividing America, class is. This is the conclusion of Batya Ungar-Sargon, the deputy editor of Newsweek. Jesse speaks to her about her new book and travels across the U.S. Audio
Prince Harry to fight on in legal battle over security
The Duke of Sussex brought the legal challenge after his security was downgraded when he stopped being a working royal.