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How Princess Anne and a London boxer foiled a 1974 kidnap plot
In his Ford Escort, Ball the would-be kidnapper stashed two pairs of handcuffs, Valium tranquillisers, and a typed ransom note for Queen Elizabeth II.
Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon after cross-border rocket fire
The strikes follow a rocket attack on Israel from across the Lebanese border for which Hezbollah denies responsibility.
Pope to be discharged from hospital, but will need rest
Pope Francis has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks.
'Israel is very close to civil war': Netanyahu's turbulent week
Protestors have camped outside the home of the Israeli Prime Minister and he has taken his country back to war, but these are just some of the major issues "King Bibi" must deal with. Audio
Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The US President has also revoked the security clearance for former President Joe Biden.
Global travel chaos: NZers in UK need to 'be patient'
The global travel industry was scrambling on Saturday to reroute passengers and fix battered airline schedules.
Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
The move cuts short a two-year "parole" granted to the migrants under former President Joe Biden.
Elon Musk holds unprecedented Pentagon talks, wants leakers prosecuted
The New York Times reported Musk would be briefed on secret war plans for China, something he, Trump and others denied.
India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games
India has submitted an "expression of interest" to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially as an Olympic dress rehearsal.
Podcast investigates abuse and exploitation in the age of AI
Levittown shares the stories of dozens of young women who discovered photos of themselves stolen from social media, manipulated and posted on a porn site. Audio
Man 'calm and calculated' before killing water polo coach
In a heartbreaking tribute, James' parents paid tribute to their "sweet pea".
Trump denies Musk to be briefed on top-secret plan for potential war with China
Access to the closely guarded military plan would mark an sharp expansion of Musk's role as an unelected Trump adviser.
Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts; some Bali flights cancelled
A Bali airport spokesperson said the airport was still operating, with seven international flights cancelled on Friday morning and some domestic flights delayed.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 March 2025
On today's episode, New Zealand's economy has rebounded out of recession a little more quickly than expected, growing 0.7 percent in the three months to the end of December, Cardiologist say some… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Wellington magicians wow Penn & Teller
A Wellington-based performance trio, Laser Kiwi, has successfully fooled magicians Penn & Teller on their tv show. Degge Jarvie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon faces questions over defence job cuts
After using his India trip to tout the importance of security, Christopher Luxon has spent his last day in Mumbai facing questions about defence job cuts at home. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio
Israeli strikes in Gaza continue after ceasefire broken
A series of pre-dawn Israel strikes on Gaza have killed more than 80 Palestinians. The death toll since Israel shattered the ceasefire this week is now at more than 500 people, 200 of which are… Audio
Military leaders meet to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine
Military leaders from 30 countries have met in London to discuss plans for a proposed peacekeeping force for Ukraine. BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio