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Trump calls Zelensky 'a dictator'
The US president has questioned why Ukraine hasn't held elections, as a war of words with his counterpart in Kyiv rapildy escalates. Audio
Trump calls Ukraine President a 'dictator'
Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media, calling him a "dictator without elections" who needs to "move fast" or lose his country. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke… Audio
UK: Surrey sinkhole expands
Parts of the UK appear to be sinking - Ellie Jay reports on the great Surrey sink hole Audio
Zelensky: US President lives in disinformation zone
Anas Mallick is in Ukraine, where he reports on the growing rift between President Zelensky and US President Trump Audio
'They're all struggling': More than 150 whales stranded in Tasmania
More than 150 suspected false killer whales have become stranded on a beach in Tasmania's far north-west.
District affected by Manawanui disaster continues to smell fuel
A spokesperson for the community says the Safata district deserves equitable treatment and fair compensation.
'Everyone must go' tourism slogan hits international headlines
The slogan, which aims to attract Australians to visit, has received mix reviews.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
On today's episode, the Privacy Commissioner will now investigate whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data shared with Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes, Russia and the US have… Audio
Keeping the peace in Ukraine: How ready would NZ forces be?
Amid talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine - could New Zealand provide peacekeeping troops, and how ready are our forces? A former peacekeeper weighs in.
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Australia's central bank cuts rates for first time since 2020
Australia's central bank has cut rates for the first time in more than four years. Bloomberg TV Australia anchor and correspondent Paul Allen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aid worker in Ukraine on conditions in country
An aid worker on the ground in Kyiv says humanitarian conditions are becoming increasingly dire after three years of war. World Vision's response director in Ukraine and Moldova Arman Grigoryan spoke… Audio
Russia and US conclude talks over Ukraine war
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US and Russia conclude first talk since Ukraine invasion
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. The Americans said the four-and-a-half hour talks were an exploratory session to establish… Audio
Australias most notorious priest passes away
One of Australia's most notorious paedo priests has died in prison - Pam Corkery has the story out of Brisbane. Audio
Alex Baird from the Middle East
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Middle-East in an attempt to solve a few of the world's wars - Alex Baird reports from the region Audio
US, Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia
The conversation could pave the way for a summit between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks & Boopsie Maran discuss insufficient safeguarding of personal data collected at Manurewa Marae, and would you support New Zealand… Audio
White House says Musk is not DOGE employee, has no authority
According to a filing, Musk can only advise the president and communicate the president's directives - not make decisions.
European leaders meet in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders have convened in Paris for an emergency summit on the future of Ukraine. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ukrainian President to visit Saudi Arabia day after US-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after planned meetings between Russian and US officials. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
