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Ten dead in a suicide attack in the city of Quetta
Anas Mallick reports on a suicide attack in the city of Quetta. Audio
Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists
A group of dozens of boats carrying 500 people - including three New Zealanders and Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg - were sailing to try and break Israel's blockade.
Shein's move to enter bricks-and-mortar retail sparks backlash
The online fast fashion retailer sells products at rock-bottom prices by sending parcels direct from factories in China to shoppers around the world.
No signs of life in Indonesia school collapse - rescuers
The families of the missing have agreed for heavy equipment to be used.
Proposal for Gaza's future governance leaked in draft plan
A copy of the proposal was provided by a source who requested anonymity.
Mushroom murderer's lawyer announces intention to appeal
The grounds for the appeal were not outlined, and documents have not been formally lodged.
Midday Essentials for Thursday 2nd October 2025
In today's episode, the Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel; The… Audio
Mayor regrets speaking at Charlie Kirk vigil after backlash
Andrew Tripe says he knew little about the assassinated US activist's views when he spoke at the event.
Gaza aid flotilla says it has been intercepted by military
Military personnel intercepted an international flotilla trying to deliver medicine and food to Gaza and boarded its boats. Audio
'She's the one': Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's relationship before separation
How Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's relationship began and unfolded over 19 years.
How do our 1 percenters compare to the rest of the world?
New Zealand's richest people are worth at least $4.375 million as an individual and $8.727m as a household.
World News Wrap for 2 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK Peer to pay huge fine over PPE contract
A Conservative peer has been fined over breaching a covid PPE contract - Henry Riley has the story from London. Audio
Kidman and Urban to divorce
An American born movie star and a musician from Whangarei announce their divorce - Emma Cropper has reaction from Australia. Audio
Bomb scare at Germany's Oktoberfest
The popular beer festival in Munich was shut briefly due to an uncertain situation involving explosives, a shooting, a fire, and booby traps at a residential building.
Why Bad Bunny is a controversial choice to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The announcement that the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper, and outspoken critic of Trump, will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show has divided opinion in the US.
Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals
The earthquake that struck off the coast of Cebu City led to power outages and damaged buildings in the region.
Keir Starmer slams Farage at Labour Conference
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party Conference speech, the Royal Mail's response to increasing demand for parcel delivery and a Ryanair flight that… Audio
Death toll rises following Philippines earthquake
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about the rising death toll after a large earthquake in the Philippines, ongoing recovery efforts after a boarding school collapsed in Indonesia and… Audio
Shot of sea bird wins Bird Photographer of the Year
From a stunning solar eclipse shot to a surreal image of a kingfisher flying over art in the Italian alps, the winners of largest bird photography competition are in.
