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Coral Adventurer had mechanical problems ahead of passenger's death
A luxury cruise ship that allegedly left a woman behind on a remote island had reportedly been struggling with mechanical problems before the fatal incident.
First photos from inside Donald Trump's White House bathroom reno
Gold details, a chandlier over the loo and wall-to-wall marble feature in the US president's remodel of the Lincoln bathroom.
Andrew to remain in NZ's line of succession unless Palace asks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxonsaid there were no plans yet to change Andrew's position in the line of succession to the throne.
Major developments in Sudan civil war
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about major developments from Sudan's civil war, as well as more progress in the Gaza Ceasefire agreement. Audio
Wedding guests shelter under tables as storm tears roof from hall in Australia
About 100 wedding guests were caught up in the chaotic conditions.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 November 2025
In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure… Audio
UK moves to strip former prince Andrew of honorary title
The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request. Historian and author of Entitled, Andrew… Audio
Does 'birdnesting' during separation work?
More couples ending their relationship are considering birdnesting, where children remain in the family home while parents alternate living there.
Hamas hands over three more hostage bodies
The remains will be transported to Israel for identification.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 November
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us for his weekly chat; The number of known measles cases in the country has climbed to 17, with new cases confirmed in Wellington and… Audio
Sudan PM demands international trial over RSF 'crimes'
The RSF has been accused of ethnic massacres since the country's civil war outbreak.
Why this week's elections may leave America more divided than ever
"You are getting two blocs of the country that have less and less in common with each other."
News from Australia with Kerry-Anne Walsh
It's is Monday, so we cross to Australia for our weekly chat with Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Two arrested after mass stabbing on London-bound train
Two men have been arrested after a mass stabbing on a train bound for London. Eleven passengers were injured, and five of them remain in hospital, two with life-threatening injuries. London… Audio
World Wrap November 3 2025
Time to catch up on what's happening overseas with our correspondent Alice Wilkins Audio
US: Zohran Mamdani on brink of winning NYC mayoralty
Katherine Firkin reports from New York where they're heading to the polls to elect a new Mayor Audio
Ukraine attacks Russian sea port, The Netherlands election
Two more arrests in the Louvre heist - Anita Purcell-Sjölund has her report from Europe Audio
Several people stabbed on UK train
"A number of people" were taken to hospital, after a stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire, eastern England.
US lawmakers intensify calls for Andrew to address Epstein ties
Buckingham Palace has been asked to comment.
Russia denounces 'excessive' US military force in Caribbean
The US campaign against what Washington says is the illegal drug trade has targeted at least 14 boats and killed 61 people.
