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No security cameras monitored Louvre balcony where thieves entered
The eastern balcony of the Apollo Gallery, where robbers broke into the building on Sunday using an angle grinder, was not covered by the museum's ageing camera system.
Australian house prices surging
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian property market, where the latest data has shown home prices around the country are surging, and are only expected to keep… Audio
The mathematician who tried to game a national lottery
In Cork in the early 1990s Stefan Klincewicz spotted a flaw in the Irish national lottery and put his prodigious mathematical mind to exploiting it.
Meeting between Trump and Putin put on hold
Seven people, including two children, have been killed in the latest round of Russian bombardments in Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World News Wrap for 23 October 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Is your manager grumpy in mornings?
New research shows not enough quality shut-eye can lead to abusive and unethical behaviour.
UK: inquiry into grooming gangs face challenges
Sir Keir Starmer backs an inquiry into Prince Andrew's living arrangements, Ellie Jay reports from London Audio
Australian PM successful trip to US, heatwave in Sydney
A cringe moment at the White House for Australia's PM and unseasonal heat in Sydney - Emma Cropper reports Audio
Anti-immigrant protesters burn police van in Dublin after young girl attacked
Anti-immigrant protesters have burned a police vehicle and attacked officers near a building housing asylum seekers in Dublin.
Interpol issues worldwide alert for 'priceless' stolen Louvre jewels
There are four main suspects who may have had accomplices.
Former NZ police commissioner apologises for using helicopter for travel to Tasmania
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush, who was once the Commissioner of the NZ police, was flown to Tasmania in a police helicopter for a conference.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 October 2025
Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Amnesty International's Secretary General Dr. Agnès Callamard is in New Zealand this week as part of… Audio
Trump officials worry Gaza ceasefire could fall apart
JD Vance also declined to put a timeline on both the return of all Israeli hostage remains and Hamas' disarmament, saying it will "take a little bit of time".
How reading romance has helped keep the spark alive for this couple
Joseph says books he has enjoyed hearing about from Laura include A Broken Promise and Until The Heart Stops. He says erotic literature acts as an 'imagination gym'.
Giuffre memoir author calls for Prince Andrew to reveal all
The co-author of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir says Prince Andrew should reveal everything he knows about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. London, John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World News Wrap for 22 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Aid slowed getting into Gaza post ceasefire incursions
The ceasefire is holding, but only just - Alex Baird joins First Up from Turkey Audio
Madagascar Gen Z unhappy with new presidential pick
Gen-Z led the charge against the government in Madagascar, now they're mad as about the new pick for PM - Nabil Ahmed Rufai explains Audio
Demolition begins to replace White House East Wing with Trump’s ballroom
Renderings depict a vast space with gold and crystal chandeliers, gilded Corinthian columns, a coffered ceiling with gold inlays, gold floor lamps and a checkered marble floor.
Hardliner Takaichi elected as Japanese premier, shattering glass ceiling
Sanae Takaichi is an acolyte of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and an admirer of Britain's Margaret Thatcher
