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No pause for relief
Nearly 1 million residents have fled the looming destructive winds and life-threatening storm surges. Audio
World News Wrap for 10 November 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
US: thousands of flights affected as govt shutdown continues
The Federal Goverment shutdown continues - Katherine Firkin reports from New York Audio
Drone sightings near Belgian airpoints force temporary closures
Airports in Belgium are being targeted by drones - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has this report from Europe Audio
Winds, rain lash Philippines as super typhoon nears
A typhoon in the Philippines which has killed at least 204 people and left 109 missing, is set to reach super typhoon status
From painting to performance: the remarkable story of Vietnamese artist Tran Luong
Just opened at New Plymouth's Govett Brewster Gallery is a major survey exhibition of one of Vietnam's leading - but at home most controversial - artists, Tran Luong . Entitled T m Tã - Soaked in the… Video, Audio
Prince George attends first fallen soldiers memorial
The event marked the 80th anniversary of the end of the WWII and the 25 years since the end of the ban on LGBTQ people serving in the British military.
Russia strikes nuclear substations, killing seven, Ukraine says
President Zelensky is calling for fresh sanctions against Russia, which claims the attacks are a response to Kyiv's strikes against Russian oil refineries, depots and logistics hubs.
Airlines cancel more than 1000 flights due to US govt shutdown
During the record shutdown, tens of thousands of airport workers have been forced to work without pay.
What’s next for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?
Andrew Lownie is the author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, published earlier this year. Audio
Latest news from the US with Karen Kasler
We cross to the States for the latest US news from political journalist Karen Kasler. Audio
Russia poised to capture Pokrovsk
The battle for the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk is no longer a fight for a strategically important logistics hub, but a symbolic battle.
Booker Prize 2025: Six shortlisted books, reviewed by experts
Ben Markovits's gently melancholic The Rest of Our Lives and Kiran Desai's culturally insightful The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny are among the finalists.
Taylor Swift sings about 'eldest daughter syndrome', but is it real?
While not a diagnosable condition experts say eldest daughter syndrome is having a moment after Taylor Swift wrote about the "terminal uniqueness" in her latest album.
Two US cargo carriers ground all MD-11 aircraft after deadly crash
Potential disruptions could have far-reaching consequences as FedEx and UPS are the workhorses for transferring goods around the world for major retailers like Amazon.com, as well as manufacturers and…
US Senate rejects bill to restore federal worker pay, remains at odds over shutdown
The measure received 53 'yes' votes to 43 'no' votes in the Republican-controlled chamber.
Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister and his senior officials are accused of genocide, but Israel firmly rejects this.
Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings within next decade
The World Health Organisation considers mercury one of the top 10 chemicals of major public health concern.
US removes Syrian president from terror list before visit
The move announced by the State Department was widely expected as Sharaa cooperates with the United States.
UK to seize dinosaur bones from China businessman
British police will seize millions of his assets, including dinosaur fossils.
