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Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl half-time show in 2026
Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl half-time show in Northern California next year.
Michigan church shooter an Iraq War veteran, four dead, multiple injured
The gunman was identified as a 40-year-old Iraq War veteran and outdoorsman.
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 29 September
On today's First Up pod: Poland and Nato scrambled jets early on Sunday as Russia carried out strikes on Western Ukraine... Europe correspondent Anita Purcell Sjollund has the details. If you thought… Audio
US: Trump send troops into Portland
President Trump sends the troops in to Portland, Katherine Firkin reports from New York. Audio
Russia pounds Ukraine from the sky
Russia spends the weekend pounding Ukraine's cities from the sky - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
Al Gillespie: Unpacking Peters’ announcement on Palestine
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Saturday that New Zealand will not yet be recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
UN sanctions set to be reimposed on Iran
Iran have been accused of violating a 2015 nuclear deal, but it denies seeking nuclear weapons entirely.
At least 31 killed in stampede at Indian political rally
Large crowds had gathered in the district of Karur as part of the state tour of Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election.
Trump orders troops to Portland to handle 'domestic terrorists'
The US President has ordered the military to protect immigration facilities, authorising them to use "full force, if necessary".
Karen Kasler: is Trump mentally fit to be president?
Long-winded speeches and unsubstantiated claims have become a hallmark of Trump's presidencies, but are we witnessing a world leader in mental decline? Audio
Epstein records tie NZ citizen Thiel to planned meetings
Peter Thiel was granted NZ citizenship in 2011. Audio
Instant ramen: a short history of a long noodle
Most people attribute ramen's global popularity to its low price and easy preparation, but the origin story behind the noodles reveals working-class roots and innovative cooking techniques.
Polluted minds: How industrial emissions may have driven a violent crime spree
In the 1970s, the Pacific Northwest was home to some of the most notorious serial killers in US history.
AFL Grand Final 2025: Brisbane Lions thump Geelong Cats
The Brisbane Lions have smashed the Geelong Cats by 47 points in the AFL Grand Final while 21-year-old Will Ashcroft won the Norm Smith Medal.
King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Pope Leo in October
The royal couple will hold their first meeting with Pope Leo XIV, who was elected in May, following the death of Pope Francis.
Fearing US invasion, Venezuela to hold emergency drills
Venezuela is on high alert over a US military deployment off its coast that has stirred invasion fears with its president considering invoking emergency powers.
Trump met with cheers at Ryder Cup, as US get off to rough start
Donald Trump arrived to cheers from supporters, but USA team trail Europe, after the first day of Ryder Cup in New York.
Harper Finn on his new life in New York
The NZ-born musician tells Kara about relocating to The Big Apple to write his forthcoming album Silo Park, recording in Woodstock, and the beauty of analogue tape. Audio
'We came to the conclusion that this wasn't the right time' - Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand has taken a moral stance on Palestine, after considering all aspects.
Calls grow for first female UN chief in 80 years
Some world leaders view the lack of one as a glaring symbol of gender inequality at the highest level of global diplomacy.
