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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
Two children dead in US Catholic school shooting
Another 17 are injured after a black-clad gunman opened fire at pews during a morning mass. Audio
Two children dead after shooting at US Catholic school mass
Two children have been killed in a shooting at a Catholic school mass in the US. US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump imposes 50 percent tariff on India
US President Donald Trump has kept his promise of imposing 50 percent tariffs on India - a punishment for its continued purchase of Russian oil. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin… Audio
World News Wrap for 28 August 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: energy prices to rise by 2 percent
Energy prices are on the rise in the UK, Henry Riley tells us why and by how much. Audio
Manhunt for sovereign citizen who killed two police in Victoria
The hunt continues for an alleged cop killer in rural Victoria, Emma Cropper has the latest Audio
South Africa calls US welcome for white Afrikaners 'apartheid 2.0'
US President Donald Trump's administration is claiming the minority white Afrikaner community are victims of discrimination and even "genocide", which the Pretoria government strongly denies.
Denmark demands answers from US over Greenland 'interference' attempts
Denmark has summoned the US charge d'affaires for talks after reports of attempted interference in Greenland.
No excuse for mushroom murderer's inhumane prison conditions
Opinion: A principle of modern democracies where the rule of law prevails is that people are sent to prison as punishment - not for punishment, writes Thalia Anthony.
Australian manhunt: Killed officer was looking forward to retirement
Victorian police have named the two officers who were shot dead at a rural property yesterday.
Massive manhunt underway for suspect in Aussie police shooting
A massive manhunt is underway for a suspect who shot and killed two police officers in rural Victoria. 56-year-old Dezi Freeman is believed to be behind yesterday's shooting in Pore-punkah, a small… Audio
Man charged over Melbourne synagogue firebombing faces court
Younes Ali Younes, 20, was charged with arson and conduct endangering life following the fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Australian police shooting: Alleged gunman has 'powerful firearms'
A manhunt is continuing for accused gunman Dezi Freeman in rural Victoria's Porepunkah.
