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IDF is getting ready to take over Gaza city
Israel's defence force is getting ready to take over Gaza city after the security cabinet approved the plan. Ahead of an hours long meeting, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told media he… Audio
Japan records steep decline in population growth
Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about Japan continuing to record a steep decline in population growth. Audio
Israeli security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City
Netanyahu has pushed for a complete takeover of the besieged enclave nearly two years into the war.
What the jury didn't hear in the mushroom murder trial
A jury found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering her relatives. But there was plenty they weren't told.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 August 2025
In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a… Audio
Mexican state accuses Adidas of cultural appropriation over shoe
The "Oaxaca Slip-On," a collaboration between American designer Willy Chavarria and Adidas Originals, bears more than a passing resemblance to the "huarache" handmade sandal from the Oaxacan community…
Israeli PM plans for full occupation of Gaza
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a meeting of his security cabinet, to discuss the occupation of Gaza. Senior Correspondent for Reuters in Israel Alexander Cornwell spoke to… Audio
US: new tariffs kick in, South Park again mocks administration
President Trump stars in this week's episode of Bevan Hurley's report from the USA AND South Park Audio
Thailand and Cambodia agree to extend peace pact
The shaky ceasefire deal followed five days of deadly hostilities along the two country's shared border last month.
India deciding how to respond to US tariffs
Anas Mallick updates us on the flash flood disaters in India and reaction to President Trump's 50% tariffs. Audio
Trump's higher tariffs hit major US trading partners
The higher tariffs are likely to impact global supply chains and inflation, with Switzerland, South Africa, Brazil and India still seeking better terms.
Higher US tariffs kick in for dozens of trading partners
The United States has begun charging higher tariffs on goods from dozens of trading partners, in a major escalation of President Donald Trump's drive to reshape global commerce in America's favour.
Trump-Putin meeting due in 'coming days', Kremlin says
US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin could meet for a summit as early as next week, the Kremlin says.
Australian woman's $2m compensation for jailing 'unjust'
Kathleen Folbigg's solicitor says the compensation after spending 20 years in prison is 'profoundly unfair'.
Aus PM to visit Queenstown for talks with Luxon
Anthony Albanese will be in the country for the annual leader's meeting this weekend.
The Pre-Panel for 7 August 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
US to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel and Russia - report
The Trump administration has moved to reshape the State Department's human rights bureau, which it says has become a platform for "left-wing activists to wage vendettas against 'anti-woke' leaders".
NZ Sporting History: Grant Elliot aka the Hairy Javelin
The enduring image of Grant Elliott hitting a six to send New Zealand into their first ever One Day Cricket World Cup Final in 2015 - brought many New Zealanders to tears. Also making headlines in the… Audio
Group Chat: Sydney Sweeney, Love later in life and more
The topics dominating your group chats .. today Kate Rodger and Olivia Wilson are here with a veritable buffet of issues from the continuing fallout over American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney ad, some… Audio
US envoy's last-minute mission to Moscow
Steve Witkoff's visit comes just two days before the expiry of Donald Trump's latest deadline for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or face new sanctions.
