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Stranded American astronauts return to earth
Two American astronauts who have been stranded in space for eight months have returned home to earth on Wednesday morning. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Scientists fearful after reported assault by team member in Antarctic base
A member of a small South African research team at a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of assault .
Watch: Howzat? Luxon tries his hand at street cricket
It came after both Luxon and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal upped the ante at a business event in Delhi, joking about getting a deal done in 60 days.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 March 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are meeting now in what Peters has described a "dramatically changed" American diplomatic… Audio
'World's ugliest fish' finishes first in Fish of the Year
It was once known as the "world's ugliest fish", but the blob fish fin-ished in first place in New Zealand's fish of the year competition earlier this week. Fish of the Year spokesperson Konrad Kurta… Audio
Winston Peters wraps up meeting with Marco Rubio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Political Reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Peters and Rubio meeting
Foreign minister Winston Peters and American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are meeting now in what Peters has described a "dramatically changed" American diplomatic scene. Labour leader… Audio
NZ joins military exercises in Californian desert
New Zealand has joined military exercises in the Californian desert testing the world's most lethal drones. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon winds back timeline for India trade deal
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had to wind back expectations over the timeline for a trade deal with India after a burst of overenthusiasm overnight. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Over 400 Palestinians killed in attacks on Gaza
Over four-hundred Palestinians have been killed after Israel launched extensive attacks on Gaza on Tuesday night. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters to meet Marco Rubio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is due to meet with his counterpart Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Higher income earners facing rental stress in Australia
A rental crisis across the Tasman, Pam Corkery reports in from Brisbane Audio
Deadly Sarin gas attack remembered in Japan, 30 years on
Japan remembers a terror attack 30 years on - Chris Gilbert has the story Audio
For weeks, there have been signs that Gaza's ceasefire might not hold
Analysis - These attacks in Gaza come just hours before large protests against the Netanyahu government were due to begin, Matthew Doran writes.
Hundreds reportedly killed by 'extensive strikes' in Gaza
It throws doubt on the fragile ceasefire.
Seven dead in Honduras plane crash
Ten people were pulled out from the wreckage alive, authorities say.
Modi alleges 'anti-India activity' in NZ
The Indian prime minister's comments created a moment of disagreement during an otherwise warm meeting with Christopher Luxon. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 March 2025
In today's episode, the ACT Party wants to clear out local councils and replace them with their own candidates in the elections later this year, A notorious criminal, Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger… Audio
Ukraine critical for New Zealand in Rubio meeting - Patman
The US forcing Ukraine into a peace deal that favours Putin would set a disastrous precedent "unacceptable" to New Zealand, an international relations expert says.
Another Italian town gears up to sell one-euro homes
If you're worried there are no more towns giving homes away, don't be.
