World
What's the secret behind IKEA's global success?
Emile Donovan speaks to University of Otago consumer behaviour expert Professor Lisa McNeill. Audio
Ultramarathon runners push limits in 90-hour King of the Hill race
Blaine Bourke began to question what he was doing as darkness fell across the 89th hour of an ultramarathon in central Victoria.
Seven trapped after South Korea power plant structure collapse
The accident reportedly occurred during preparations to demolish the thermal power plant, which has been out of operation.
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi is so far the globe's deadliest of 2025 according to disaster database EM-DAT, killing at least 140 people as it makes it's way to Vietnam.
Egypt's Enany set to lead UNESCO despite criticism
Khaled El-Enany was elected last month by UNESCO's 58-member Executive Board as the first Arab director-general of the U.N. cultural and education agency despite criticism from heritage groups.
Be buried with the greats: Paris' unique lottery
The unusual plan aims to restore tombs that have fallen into disrepair.
Leaders meet for Amazon summit
It comes amid worries over global cooperation at the COP30 summit.
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi is so far the globe's deadliest of 2025 according to disaster database EM-DAT, killing at least 140 people as it makes it's way to Vietnam.
Do sunscreen ingredients affect hormones? What the experts say
On top of the recent SPF testing problems, a new recommendation has provoked worries from consumers.
Afghanistan, Pakistan to resume truce talks in Istanbul
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are set to resume ceasefire talks in Turkey, aiming to prevent a return to hostilities following their worst clashes in years.
Border patrol agent who shot woman boasted about it in texts
"I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys."
Former NZ police commissioner faces more questions over helicopter use
Mike Bush, who is now Victoria Police Chief Commissioner, has again been forced to defend his travel in the police helicopter.
Mexico president calls for tougher laws after being groped on street
Claudia Sheinbaum wamts to make sexual harassment a criminal offence nationwide after a man groped and tried to kiss her.
'We'll take care of it': Trump's cryptic speech after Mamdani win
"We have a choice between communism and common sense," the US president said after a big win by the Democrat.
Convicted mushroom murderer Erin Patterson outlines appeal
In documents released by the Supreme Court of Victoria, Patterson raised several issues she said amounted to a "miscarriage of justice".
Australian govt to make streaming services produce local shows
The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been… Audio
Zohran Mamdani makes history after New York mayoral win
34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has made history as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York. Correspondent Jagruti Dave spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
World News Wrap for 6 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: Prison mistakenly releases immigrant sex offender
UK correspondent Ellie Jay reports on an accidental prisoner release at Wandsworth Prison Audio
US Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump tariff powers
The landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the US president's economic agenda.
