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Tonga's health ministry reports 73 dengue cases, no deaths
![A dengue outbreak was declared in Tonga on 19 February. Google translate of caption: While visiting areas confirmed to be infected with the Mofi Tengi virus, outside staff of the Ministry of Health or Health Inspectors are visiting houses to reduce the number of mosquitoes. easily injured by this fokoutua.
During the shooting, [spraying] schools that have already had students infected with Mofi Tengi and schools that are vulnerable to Mofi Tengi.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--1byM0o3u--/c_crop,h_552,w_883,x_0,y_245/c_scale,h_552,w_883/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1740609429/4KBBYI5_Tonga_spray_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Tongatapu has the most confirmed cases (33), with the rest from Vava'u (28) and 'Eua (12).
Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while it waited for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel in return, the last such exchange agreed as part of a fragile truce…
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 February 2025
On today's episode, Corin Dann speaks Ingrid Hipkiss from Beijing, a man from Havelock North has been banned from his local supermarket after raising concerns about trollies blocking the fire exit… Audio
'Concerning' NZ not given advance notice of China drills
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a lack of notice from China ahead of live fire exercises in the Tasman represents a "failure" in the relationship with Beijing. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actress dead at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress who rose to fame as a precocious child star in Harriet the Spy and went on to have memorable roles on TV shows including Gossip Girl, has died, according to the New…
Taiwan sends forces in response to China 'live-fire' drills off island
Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defence ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.
New Zealand and Vietnam sign strategtic partnership
The Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Vietnam have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership - with Aotearoa being only the tenth country to do so. Christopher Luxon signed the deal in Hanoi… Audio
Corin Dann reports from China
Corin Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Beijing where he is covering Winston Peters' meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Audio
Zelensky to visit Washington D.C this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington later this week to sign a key minerals deal. Mr Zelenskyy had been at loggerheads with President Donald Trump over the agreement, which… Audio
UK: PM argues with Tories over defence budget, goes to US
Sir Keir Starmer heads to Washington, but stops by the Commons to argue with Tories - Henry Riley reports from London Audio
Ukraine in talks with US over minerals deal
Ukraine is close to a deal for mining rights with the USA - Anas Mallick is in Kyiv Audio
Feature interview: BTS in the scam industry
It's easy to say "you should have known better' when someone falls victim to a scam". Every day, smart people lose life savings to con artists who know exactly how to exploit trust. Scams are a global… Audio
No-confidence motion against Cook Islands PM moves forward
Mark Brown is facing a motion of no confidence in parliament today after his controversial moves to have a Cook Islands passport and sign deals with China.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
Chinese ships move inside Australian exclusive economic zone
Meanwhile, one of Australia's most senior intelligence figures says the deployment is "designed to be provocative".
Emilia Pérez star to attend Oscars ceremony despite controversy
Gascón faced criticism after a journalist shared screenshots of some of her old social media posts that were Islamophobic, critical of George Floyd and disparaging of the 2021 Academy Awards ceremony.
Chile experiences massive blackout hitting 14 of its 16 regions
A massive blackout has hit Chile, affecting 14 of the country's 16 regions, including the capital Santiago and its surrounding area, the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service says.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday… Audio
Musk gives workers a 'second chance' to explain jobs
Musk's downsizing initiative has led to the layoff of more than 20,000 workers. Audio
Chinese warships back in Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone
Three Chinese warships that recently completed live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea have re-entered Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone and are currently being tracked operating east of Hobart.
