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World news wrap
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio
US: NYC mayoral candidates unite against President
New York's mayoral hopefuls line up against Donald Trump's federal takeover of Washington DC's police - Bevan Hurley has more Audio
Tensions high between Pakistan and India
Tensions continue to bubble away between India and Pakistan, Anas Mallick has the latest from Karachi Audio
Zelensky in London as Ukraine braces for Trump-Putin meet
Ukraine's president is meeting UK leader Keir Starmer on the eve of a US-Russia summit.
South Sudan says no talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza
It has been reported that Israel was holding discussions with Juba to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in the East African nation.
'90% chance'- Dad optimistic over release of NZ woman detained in US
Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained by US immigration at the Canadian border three weeks ago. Audio
The 'longevity movement' is growing - doctors say be cautious
A rise in cryotherapy, infant stem cells, extreme cold, IV infusions and red light therapy have some doctors worried.
Are you investing in weapons used in Gaza?
A responsible investment platform says the amount of KiwiSaver money invested in weapons companies has increased 40.9 percent this year.
World news wrap
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio
Drama at Sydney airport, reaction to recognition of Palestine
Emma Cropper joins First Up from Australia where there's been an incident at the Sydney airport. Audio
UK: Three teens charged with murder by joint venture
UK correspondent Ellie Jay has an update from a murder on the Isle of Sheppy Audio
Europeans urge Trump to push for Ukraine ceasefire
A virtual summit has been held overnight, ahead of the United States president's meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska this week.
Israel pounds Gaza City, 123 dead in last 24 hours
Israel is preparing an offensive to take over Gaza City.
Embassy staff in contact with Kiwi woman detained in US immigration facility
It was only made aware of the case through media reports - and Foreign Minister Winston Peters' office said nobody made contact before then. Audio
Kiwi mum and son detained by US immigration for three weeks
Supporters of a New Zealand woman and her young son being held in a US immigration centre are pinning their hopes on a second attempt to be released on compassionate grounds. Sarah Shaw and… Audio
Wife of South Korea's jailed former president arrested
Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about the wife of South Korea's jailed former president being arrested, as well as Nepal opening up Himalayan mountins for free to clear congestion… Audio
'Locked in a cell': NZ mum held by ICE hopes 6-year-old son will be released
Sarah Shaw and her son Isaac were bundled into a giant white van with no markings. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13th August 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility; The local government minister has confirmed he'll be… Audio
NZ Embassy makes contact with woman detained in US
New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility. Washington Federation of State Employees Union President Mike Yestramski… Audio
Adidas, designer apologise over 'appropriated' shoe
It comes after a Mexican state accused them of cultural appropriation over the design of a new shoe.
