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Trump says 'all hell' will break out if Hamas does not meet hostage release deadline
United States President Donald Trump has urged Israel to cancel its ceasefire deal with Hamas and "let all hell break out" if Hamas does not return hostages still being held in Gaza by noon on…
Trump announces tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into USA
US President Donald Trump has just announced 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imported into the US. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 February 2025
On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour has hit back at the Prime Minister's criticism of his support for Philip Polkinghorne who was later charged and then acquitted of murdering his wife… Audio
Cook Islanders keen to know what's in deal with China
Cook Islanders want to know what's in the deal with China that the nation's Prime Minister is set to sign this week. Caleb Fotheringham has more. Audio
School phone bans don't boost achievement: Study
A British study has found that banning phones in schools didn't boost student achievement or improve mental health. University of Birmingham professor Miranda Pallan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Concerns Trump's comments on Gaza impacted ceasefire
The ceasefire in Gaza between Hamas and Israel appears to be teetering. The militant group says it's not releasing any more hostages until Israel complies with the agreement. Meanwhile, US President… Audio
Hamas to delay release of Israeli hostages
Hamas says it's delaying the release of Israeli hostages until further notice. Middle East correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
At least 50 dead in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge
A bus veered off a highway bridge into a polluted ravine in Guatemala City.
UK: public health minister resigns over WhatsApp saga
WhatsApp messages have landed a UK MP Andrew Gwynne in serious trouble. UK correspondent Henry Riley has the latest. Audio
Japan:study shows loneliness maybe linked to heart attacks
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with US President Donald Trump and a new study on lonliness - correspondent Chris Gilbert has the latest from the land of rising sun. Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World's Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan for the latest on a major artificial intelligence summit in Paris, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's White House visit and the popular video… Audio
The first shots of a potential trade war have been fired. What’s next for Beijing?
Analysis - The first return volley in a new trade clash between China and the United States was fired on Monday as Beijing's tariffs on nearly $14 billion in US imports came into effect.
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Sport broadcasting veteran and Nights regular correspondent Bryan Waddle is back with the action from the sporting world over the weekend. Audio
Pacific Diplomacy - The China effect and can NZ do better?
It's all happening in the Pacific. New Zealand and Kiribati are currently engaged in diplomatic disputes over foreign aid and the island nation's ties to China. Audio
All Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom stores will close in the US
Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom, once a magnet for Millennials looking for surfer and skateboard-inspired clothing, are permanently closing all of their stores.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Cook Islands' diplomatic snub tests relationship with NZ
A snub by the Cook Islands prime minister will be watched by any nations keen to see how deep New Zealand's partnerships in the region really are, an expert on geopolitics in the Pacific says. Audio
Trump's bid for economic self-sufficiency harder than it seems, history shows
In a global market that relies on international trade, is it possible to be totally self-sufficient?
Labour calls on govt to condemn Trump over ICC sanctions
The Labour Party is calling for the government to condemn US President Donald Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Parker spoke to… Audio
