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Sarah Shaw describes traumatic ordeal in US detention
New Zealand mother Sarah Shaw has described her traumatic ordeal in United States immigration detention, where she and her son were held for three weeks after a visa mix up at the US-Canada border… Audio
China and India attempt to warm up frosty relations
Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about China and India trying to warm up relations after years of frosty tensions, as well as a Peruvian woman who has been accused of smuggling drugs… Audio
Taylor Swift’s new album comes on cassette. Who is buying those?
When Taylor Swift's releases her new album, Life of a Showgirl, in October, it can be heard on the usual places, including streaming, vinyl and…cassette tape?
Former SAS trooper to be first Australian soldier to face war crime trial
The trial comes more than 13 years after he shot dead a villager in an Afghan field.
Quentin Tarantino on what he thinks his ‘best’ movie is
Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has revealed which of his movies he thinks is the best -and it's probably not the one you'd expect.
Restaurant launches Britain's first water menu
La Popote, a French-style restaurant in northern England, is taking a bold step to cater for discerning non-drinkers by offering an entire menu of bottled water.
Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer
Mediator Qatar expressed guarded optimism for the new proposal, noting that it was 'almost identical' to an earlier version agreed to by Israel. Audio
Trump rules out US troops but eyes air power in Ukraine deal
Trump said European nations would take the lead by sending troops to secure any settlement - an idea France and Britain are mulling over. Audio
Israelis protest Netanyahu's handling of Gaza war
Israel is due to respond to the Gaza ceasefire plan, Alex Baird has his report from a super-hot Doha Audio
UN boss in Burkina Faso expelled over children violence report
Burkina Faso's military junta is butting heads with the UN - Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from neighbouring Ghana Audio
Mass murder investigation in Indian temple town
A former temple cleaner turned whistleblower claims that over decades, he was forced to secretly bury the bodies of hundreds of men, women and children.
Shower Thoughts: How does race-walking work?
Olympian, Commonwealth silver medalist and now president of Race Walking NZ Alana Barber-Blocki chats to Emile Donovan. Audio
Europe correspondent Christian Smith
Journalist Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss an extraordinary Ukraine summit in Washington, anti-government riots in Serbia, and the return of football. Audio
NZ woman and son in 'good spirits' since release from US detention
Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained at the Dilley Immigration Centre in Texas for weeks.
Democratic Texas lawmaker spending night on state House floor
Texas House Democrats fled the state earlier this month in order to prevent a vote on a controversial Republican redistricting plan.
Miss Palestine to compete in Miss Universe pageant for first time
Beauty queen Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent the Palestinian people at the Miss Universe pageant.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
A chance to find out what's got people talking across the Tasman, from the Wallabies triumph on the rugby field to 1800 Qantas staff's big win in court. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19th August 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a meeting… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 19 August 2025
In today's episode, the government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds; Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald… Audio
Stainless steel, cast iron, or non-stick? Choosing the best cookware surface
Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade or replace cookware, you might be wondering what surface is best.
