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Voting begins in Samoa general election
Voting has commenced in Samoa, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls today to decide the country's next government.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 August 2025
In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Why was Tony Blair at the White House for Trump’s Gaza meeting?
The contents of the meeting have not been made public, although Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News it would focus on the administration's "comprehensive plan" for Gaza after the war…
Trade Minister on meeting with US officials to discuss tariff on New Zealand
Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports. McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
UN staff pressure rights chief to call Gaza a genocide
A letter sent to the rights chief cited the United Nation's past failure in the 1994 Rwanda genocide as a warning.
World News Wrap for 29 August 2025
Catch up with what's been going on around the world with Alice Wilkins. Audio
Pakistan hit by worst floods in decades, evacuates a million people
Floodwaters have swept into 1400 villages in the country's eastern province.
Russia launches second largest attack of Ukraine war, hits EU and British offices
The United States special envoy on Ukraine said the attacks undermined President Donald Trump's peace efforts.
US: five top execs fired or quit Centres for Disease Control
Bevan Hurley joins First Up from the US with an update on the Minneapolis school shooting Audio
More deaths from flooding in Pakistan, Modi going to China
Anas Mallick reports on the countries of South Asia, he joins First Up from flood ravaged Pakistan Audio
How was Iran able to commit antisemitic attacks on Australian soil?
Laura Tingle, the ABC's Global Affairs Editor, joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
NZ joins international partners in countering China-linked cyber attacks
China has repeatedly denied involvement in the past.
Police offer Victorian gunman a surrender plan on day three of manhunt
Desmond Filby, also known as Dezi Freeman, is wanted over the fatal shootings of two police officers.
Teen shooter of Colombian presidential hopeful jailed
The 15-year-old will spend seven years in prison for the attack on candidate who later died.
The Ilona Maher effect: Big name beauty brands cashing in on women's sport
The US rugby player is one of the sport's biggest stars, based on her huge social media following and her messages around self-love and embracing who you are.
Marijuana and rowdy fans: Why the US Open is so unique
While Wimbledon - and most other tennis tournaments - require near total silence on court, the reality at Flushing Meadows is something slightly more boisterous.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 August 2025
In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Audio
What the e-symbol means on common foods
Have you ever felt slightly short-changed by a salad mix or bag of shredded cheese?
Group of young Māori to attend COP30 in Brazil
A group of ten young Māori hope lessons learned at the world's largest climate change gathering will be useful to their people. Pokere Paewai spoke to them as they prepare for the trip. Audio
