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'Grandpa robbers' face trial in Paris over Kardashian jewellery heist
Ten people are set to go on trial next week, accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of jewellery from Kim Kardashian.
Australian national election heads to final week of campaigning
Promises to voters, along with the occasional backdown, are flowing thick and fast as the Australian national election heads towards it final week of campaigning. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan… Audio
Trump and Zelensky clash over Russian control of Crimea
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky clashing over the Ukrainian president refusing to acknowledge Russian control of Crimea… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
China upset over MPs visit to Taiwan
China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president. National's Stuart Smith spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, the Green party responds to New Zealand First's proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", Te Pati Maori MPs have again… Audio
Reports tariffs on China may be slashed
Wall Street has rallied amid reports that the White House is considering slashing tariffs on China to "de-escalate" the trade war. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon wraps up UK trip
First to the UK where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is wrapping up his visit there UK before he travels on to Turkey for the ANZAC commemorations. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Alex Cadier on preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis
Alex Cadier reports on preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis Audio
Ellie Jay reports on Prime Minister Luxon's UK trip
Ellie Jay reports on Prime Minister Luxon's UK trip as he heads to Gallipoli and on to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis Audio
Attack on tourists in Kashmir kills 26, leaves 17 injured
A little-known militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media message.
India and te ao Maori storytelling merge
The Hawke's Bay Indian Cultural Centre is celebrating their 10th birthday with a brand-new show, 'Wairua Paani'. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", the Catholic Diocese of Auckland Vicar for Māori says Pope… Audio
US Defence Secretary involved in another group chat scandal
US President Donald Trump is backing his Defence Secretary despite him being embroiled in yet another group chat scandal. Washington DC correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
UK and NZ strengthen defence partnership as PMs meet
The UK and New Zealand will begin work on a new defence partnership, replacing the one signed in 2015. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Australian leaders remember Pope Francis
Australian leaders remember Pope Francis, but who will represent the country at his funeral? Pam Corkery reports from Brisbane. Audio
Christians in the Middle East have been celebrating Easter
Christians in the Middle East have been celebrating Easter, Alex Baird told Nathan Rarere that hasn't been easy Audio
What happens after the death of the Pope
Dr Nick Thompson from the school of theological and religious studies at the University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan to discuss the steps to find the next Pope. Audio
Auckland mourners praise 'down to earth' Pope Francis after death
More than 100 gathered at St Patrick's and St Joseph's Cathedral to pray and sign a condolence book. Audio
Feature interview: the fight to exonerate witches
Witches are having a moment. Beyond the hit musical Wicked, there TikTok Hashtags and millions of posts celebrating witches as icons of empowerment, mystery, and resistance. It's far from the dark… Audio