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Family of Colombian killed in boat strike takes US to rights body
Alejandro Carranza Medina's family reject assertions there were drugs on the vessel targeted by Washington, and insist he was a fisherman just doing his job on the open sea.
Will New Zealand follow the 'ugly shoe' summer?
The recent Northern Hemisphere summer was populated with all manner of curious shoes that often drew the focus to the toe.
Meta acting early on social media ban for kids in Australia
Australia rolls out its under-16 social media ban - Emma Cropper reports from Sydney Audio
China, New Zealand hold dialogue on new energy vehicles
Chinese vice industry minister Xin Guobin said China is willing to strengthen cooperation with New Zealand.
Oh. What. Fun. is a light, frivolous Christmas comedy - about motherhood and female rage
Prime Video's most recent foray into the festive season genre has Michelle Pfeiffer as a frazzled woman attempting to plan the perfect Christmas.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Tonight she's talking about Mayan cosmology, tiny T-Rex and gravitational waves. Audio
US, Russia find 'no compromise' on territory after Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin.
Principal allegedly stabbed by staff member at Australian school
The principal was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
'If you want war, then we can fight': Putin warns Europe
Just before the meeting, Putin warned Europe that it would face swift defeat if it went to war with Russia. Audio
Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll nears 1300
Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week.
World News Wrap for 3 December 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Nigerian defence minister resigns
Nigeria grants asylum to a presidential candidate from Guinea-Bissau - Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana Audio
Inside the White House's Christmas decor
Decorations include a 6000-piece Lego portrait of President Donald Trump and a 54kg gingerbread version of the White House.
'Gun fanatic' ex-police officer to stand trial in Victoria over weapons cache
A a nine-day search found 91 firearms, 111 firearm parts, 36 alleged explosives ordinances and 72 chemicals containers.
Hong Kong leader vows 'justice' as inferno investigation focuses on netting
More than 150 people were killed.
Tensions between Venezuela and America ramp up
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about tensions betwene Venezuela and America ramping up along with concerns over US air strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, as well… Audio
Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stripped of remaining titles
One of the titles is one of the most senior orders of knighthood in the British honours system and was founded in 1348.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Let's chat about what's happening in Australia and here to share the news from across the Tasman is Brad Foster. Today Brad looks at the move to extend the lifespan of the largest coal fired power… Audio
'Rage-baiting' is the word of the year: but what does it mean?
Trolling has been around for almost as long as the internet itself - here's how some are now using it to make money.
Oxford’s Word of the Year is utterly infuriating
"Rage baiting" is a manipulative tactic used to elicit outrage from their viewers.
