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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025
In today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand's support for Ukraine remains "steadfast"; The Health Minister has written to Health New Zealand and the senior doctors' union… Audio
'I'm going to tell her exactly where she can put her thoughts': Collins on Helen Clark
The defence minister has criticised two former PMs for attending a Chinese military parade. Audio
French couple kept panther that roamed nearby rooftops
Keeping Louise - a 30kg big cat - was "tantamount to species trafficking," argued Graziella Dode, a lawyer for an animal rights group.
Trump pressures European leaders over Russian oil
US President Donald Trump told European leaders on Thursday that Europe must stop buying Russian oil that he said is helping Moscow fund its war against Ukraine.
Lisbon funicular crash exposes safety flaws in city's old charm
The railcar left the track at a turn and hit a building just metres from its twin at the bottom of the steep slope, leaving a mangled wreckage with bodies trapped inside. Audio
Suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staffers pleads not guilty
The suspect accused of gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a raft of criminal charges.
26 nations ready to take part in postwar Ukraine force, Macron says
But the French president hasn't revealed which countries have agreed to provide troops.
US: RFK jnr testifying before Senate, rowdy fans at US Open
US correspondent Bevan Hurley joins First Up from a pleasant Cape Cod, as America crumbles around him Audio
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
The best-known contemporary designer opened his fashion house in Milan in 1975, quickly rising to the top of the industry and going on to dress Hollywood.
Covert nature of Collins' trip to Ukraine a sensible precaution, expert says
It's been revealed the defence minister has met her Ukrainian counterpart and other officials in Kyiv.
Washington DC sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment
The lawsuit comes after another challenge to Trump's deployment of the National Guard proved successful earlier this week in California.
Celebrating 70 years of the Guinness Book of World Records
Brian Sobelis an official Guinness World Record adjudicator and joins Mark Leishman to talk all things world records. Audio
Australia passes law to speed deportation of non-citizens
The plan is to send hundreds of refugees denied visas because of criminal convictions to the Pacific island of Nauru.
Australia agrees to record $528m payout to victims of illegal debt recovery scheme
"Robodebt" chased hundreds of thousands of welfare recipients for false debts calculated by a faulty automated algorithm between 2016 and 2019, until a court ruled it illegal.
Shein takes down listing that used alleged killer's likeness
An investigation is underway as to how Luigi Mangione's likeness ended up on the website.
Argentine officials find missing painting stolen by Nazis
It comes following days of international intrigue and raids to track down the portrait after it was spotted in a real estate photo.
Nail polish ingredient banned in Europe - will NZ follow?
Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO has been linked to infertility in animal studies.
Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russia, discusses partnership with Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would "fully support" Russia's army as a "fraternal duty".
Is this TikTok star really Kiwi actor KJ Apa?
Fans have been digging for clues to find out if the Kiwi actor is behind an alter ego singer sporting a wig and funky outfits.
What's in the latest batch of Epstein files
Tens of thousands of documents related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his death in prison have been released.
