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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
China's NZ ambassador questions NZ - India relationship
China's Ambassador to New Zealand has questioned Prime Minister Christopher Luxon off the back of his trip to India, saying it's not sensible to promote a relationship with one nation if it damages… Audio
US: Canada's new PM calls snap election
Canada's new PM has called a snap election, our correspondent Bevan Hurley reports from New York Audio
Thousands of South Africans may claim asylum in US
White South Africans are expressing interest in Donald Trump's offer of asylum in the USA - Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports Audio
Israel says it intercepted missile launched from Yemen
Yemen's Houthi militants fired a ballistic missile toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, the group's military spokesperson said in a televised statement.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 March 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump says things are "very much on track" after a conversation a short time ago with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker… Audio
Peters discusses trade and security with US Secretary of State
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand's relationship with the U.S is a two-way street, and that both countries have expectations of each other. Audio
Trump says things 'on track' after call with Ukrainian President Zelesnky
Donald Trump says things are "very much on track" after a conversation a short time ago with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
UK: Teen sentenced for murdering his mother
There's been a sentencing in a high profile murder trial - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
Jaffar Express hijacking suspends train services in Pakistan
Anas Mallick is our reporter in Pakistan - he's in Quetta after last week's train hijacking Audio
Putin agrees to 30 day halt in attacks on Ukraine targets
The highly anticipated call between US president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart took place this morning. Vladimir Putin agreed to a watered-down proposal to stop firing on Ukraine's energy… Audio
Canada sneaks past Trump to buy Australia's billion-dollar military radar system
For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia's world-leading radar technology JORN to the United States.
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
