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UK police arrest five in London during anti-asylum protest
British police said they arrested five people on Saturday after masked men tried to force their way into a hotel used by asylum seekers.
Ukrainian former parliamentary speaker shot dead in Lviv
A gunman had fired several shots at Andriy Parubiy, killing him on the spot.
How to restore white clothing to its former glory
Two laundry experts on the best ways to give greying T-shirts and shirts a glow-up.
US court rules Trump tariffs illegal
The court allowed the tariffs to remain in place through 14 October.
Passenger told to 'urinate in bottle' after toilets stop working on flight
"The crew told us we would have to relieve ourselves in bottles or on top of whatever was already in the toilet," a passenger said.
Australian First Nations poet Dominic Guerrera
Australian First Nations poet, spoken word performer, artist, and Nations Editor at Cordite Review, Dominic Guerrera has brought his work to New Zealand for the first time. Audio
Donald Trump cancels Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection
It comes as she soon embarks on a multi-city, high-profile book tour.
One of Gaza's surviving journalists feels like she's in a 'queue to death'
Israel has killed 240 Palestinian journalists, according to a local union.
Scientists discover 'jaw-droppingly weird' dinosaur
Around 165 million years ago, lived one of the most extreme dinosaurs on record.
Latest on Ukraine and Russia
Overnight Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected proposals for a buffer zone between Ukrainian and Russian forces as part of a peace deal. Audio
I’m a woman approaching midlife - do I need to get my hormones checked?
Social media ads are urging postmenopausal women to get their hormone levels checked, but this doesn't determine whether or not you might benefit from treatment.
US revokes Palestinian officials' visas ahead of UN meeting
It's unclear whether Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is planning to travel to New York to deliver an address, is included in the restrictions.
Zelensky wants Trump involved in talks on security guarantees next week
The Ukrainian president is asking allies to provide critical security commitments, as officials arrive in New York for a new diplomatic push.
Samoa snap election: No results just yet - electoral commissioner says
The election, described as the most unpredictable in Samoa's history, had no clear favourite going in.
Thai court sacks prime minister for ethics violation over Cambodia conflict
The court found Paetongtarn Shinawatra was 'consistently willing to comply' with Cambodia's wishes during a June phone call, but she says she was trying to avert a war.
Indonesian students vow more protests after death at demonstration
A motorcycle rider died when he was hit by a police vehicle during violent clashes following a demonstration outside the parliament.
Samoa polls close, early results expected this weekend
Polling stations shut at 3pm local time (2pm NZT) on Friday, with preliminary results expected on the weekend and official results due from Monday.
Europe powers move to reimpose Iran sanctions over nuclear drive
France, Britain and Germany have triggered a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with commitments over its nuclear programme.
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