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Thousands of Palestinians return to north of Gaza strip
Thousands of Palestinians have returned to the north of the Gaza strip marking a major milestone in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January 2025
In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Audio
Ukraine's ambassador to NZ on nearly three years of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the rigours of nearly three-years of war and the toll on Ukrainians underscores the need to bring the conflict rapidly to an end. WorldWatch's Andrew McRae… Audio
Communities around New Zealand welcome Year of the Snake
Asian communities around New Zealand are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, welcoming in the Year of the Snake. RNZ Asia journalist Ruth Kuo spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Google Maps renames 'Gulf of Mexico' the 'Gulf of America'
Donald Trump ordered the name changes as part of a flurry of executive actions.
Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight than ever before
Atomic scientists have moved their Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid the war in Ukraine, the military use of AI and climate change.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Mona Lisa moves as France announces Louvre renovation
France will launch a six-year renovation of the Louvre in Paris, enlarging the world's most-visited museum to make room for the huge crowds who now cram inside the palace on the banks of the Seine…
Jewish Council on hotline to report holidaying Israelis
The Jewish Council says a campaign to name and shame Israeli tourists thought to have served in the Israeli army is unconscionable. Spokesperson Juliet Moses spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump orders sweeping grants and loan freeze
US President Donald Trump has ordered a pause in all federal grants and loans, a sweeping decision that could disrupt education and healthcare programs, housing assistance, and disaster relief.
Tech stocks rebound slightly after DeepSeek shock
Tech stocks have rebounded slightly overnight after the emergence of a new Chinese AI, DeepSeek, ruffled feathers in the industry. Washington DC Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Thousands of Gazans head home as ceasefire continues
Thousands of Gazans are continuing the long journey back to their homes as the ceasefire with Israel holds for a tenth day. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winston Peters on hotline to report Israelis holidaying in NZ who may have served in military
The Human Rights Commission has received at least 100 complaints about the digital flyer, that asks the public to help "track" soldiers down and "let them know they're not welcome here". Foreign… Audio
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
The US president claims Panama has broken a pledge it made when the United States transferred the canal in 1999.
Australian Opposition leader polling higher than PM
Pam Corkery tell us about opposition leader Peter Dutton polling ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and says he will cut thousands of jobs! Audio
Situation in Gaza remains dire as people return home
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza to try to rebuild their lives. Middle East correspondent Alex Baird has the latest Audio
CIA finds Covid 'more likely' to have originated in a Chinese lab
Professor of international law Al Gillespie joins Emile Donovan to explain how the CIA came to its finding, and why they had jurisdiction to make a claim. Audio
Talking tech with Finn Hogan
Nights' resident tech correspondent Finn Hogan joins Emile Donovan to talk about the shock fall of Chinese AI app DeepSeek, and the race between China and the US to achieve sustainable nuclear fusion… Audio
Explainer: What are tariffs?
It's President Donald Trump's favourite word. But how exactly do tariffs work? Audio
Feature interview: The Economist on what's coming in 2025
2024 taught us to expect the unbelievable says Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist magazine with last year's assassination attempts on Donald Trump, exploding walkie-talkies in the Middle… Audio
