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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
In today's episode, parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson have had to be abandoned, and a new date set, after the hearing ran out of time, Half of all buildings in South… Audio
Scottish MP marks sixth anniversary of Chch terror attacks
The sixth anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks has been marked in the UK Parliament by Scotland's first Muslim MP, Dr Zubir Ahmed. World watch's Niva Chittock spoke to Ahmed. Audio
SIS tight-lipped over China 'false information' claims
China's embassy has accused Wellington's top spy of lying after the intelligence chief warned of security risks posed by Beijing.
How Trump's trade war could quickly spiral out of control
Analysis: It started with tariffs, but the trade war is quickly escalating beyond import taxes into a broader tit-for-tat battle.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end birthright citizenship
The Trump administration argued that lower courts had gone too far in handing down nationwide injunctions blocking the controversial policy.
Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'
The declaration comes three months after Islamist-led rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's repressive government.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio
Duterte case seen as a 'gift' for embattled ICC
When the 79-year-old steps into the court in The Hague, he will be the first Asian former head of state to appear.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
UN probe finds Israel carried out 'genocidal acts' against Gaza
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reacted by calling the UN's Human Rights Council an "anti-Israeli circus".
Trump describes Putin's general support for ceasefire as 'promising'
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising. US correspondent Simon Marks… Audio
Russian President is 'generally in support' of 30-day ceasefire
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has announced he is generally in support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Russia rejects US ceasefire plan for Ukraine
Vladimir Putin says he's open to discussing a ceasefire in Ukraine - Bevan Hurley is in New York Audio
Airstrikes end hotel siege in Somalia
Nabil Ahmed Rufai joins First Up from Ghana for all the news from Africa Audio
Wanted: Adventurous doctor for trip to remote nomadic community
A group of Kiwi medical specialists are seeking a doctor to travel over to the remote mountains of Ladakh on the border of India and Nepal to provide free healthcare to the region's nomadic peoples. Audio
King farewells sacked High Commissioner Goff after Trump gaffe
The former Labour Party leader and Auckland mayor made undiplomatic comments to the Finland foreign minister.
Putin orders Kursk troops to expel last of Ukraine's forces
President Vladimir Putin visited troops in Russia's western Kursk region shortly after Washington asked him to consider a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine.
South Korea charges air force pilots after accidental bombing of village
The pilots were charged with criminal negligence.
What we know about the ceasefire proposal Russia is considering
Ukraine had agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal
Kiwi surfer killed by shark in Australia
He was five weeks into a six-month caravan trip with his partner and their dog.
