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Disney songwriter Richard M Sherman dies aged 95
Composer Richard M Sherman, who wrote songs for Disney film classics such as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has died aged 95 in Beverly Hills.
Nicki Minaj cancels UK show after being held at Amsterdam airport
The American rapper said she was held by police on allegations of possession of "soft drugs".
Pilot dies after crashing WW2-era Spitfire in UK
The Prince and Princess of Wales were among many who have paid tribute to the pilot.
India games arcade fire kills 22
Several victims in the building fire in Rajkot, in the western state of Gujarat, are believed to be children.
Sean Baker's Anora wins Cannes Film Festival's top honour
Anora, a comic but devastating odyssey, has won the Cannes Film Festival's top award, the Palme d'Or.
How flying could change after 'life-changing' injuries during turbulence
As the details of the devastating injuries sustained onboard flight SQ321 emerge, attention is turning to what can be done to make all the hours spent in an aircraft cabin safer.
Ceramic goat believed made by King Charles could fetch $21k at auction
The little goat represents the King's "early passion and artistic flare", auctioneer says.
'It isn't fruitful to be identified as a yakuza anymore'
Jake Adelstein was immersed in the underbelly of Japan, reporting on organised crime and the shady dealings of yakuza bosses. Audio
US curbs Victorian poultry imports over bird flu concerns
Avian influenza has been confirmed on an egg farm in the Australian state, which has also had one human case.
Repatriation of 57 more Kiwis from Nouméa
A Defence Force Hercules has left the New Caledonian capital and is heading to Auckland with about 57 people on board.
Louisiana governor signs bill classifying abortion pills as controlled substances
The move makes Louisiana the first state in the US to use the classification - typically reserved for drugs prone to abuse or addiction - for two abortion-inducing medications.
Why 'the Bridgerton effect' may be wearing off
Back in 2020, the Netflix series brought new pizzazz to period drama. But with mixed reviews for the third series and criticism of its imitators, its cultural stock is falling.
NZDF to stay in Middle East for at least another two years
The extended deployments include supporting UN efforts on contested Israel and Arab country borders.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 May 2024
On today's episode, dozens of vessels have been searching for a man believed to have gone overboard from a commuter ferry in Wellington Harbour Friday morning, a Wellington man en route back from New… Audio
Warning over bird flu as Australia confirms first human case
New Zealand must urgently get ready for a strain causing concern overseas, public health experts say.
Wellington man relieved to leave New Caledonia
A Wellington man en route back from New Caledonia is relieved to be leaving the riot-torn territory. Andre Capiez spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
More New Zealanders evacuated from New Caledonia
The rescue flight has landed in Noumea where it will retrieve 50 people.
Govt receives approval from France for flight to New Caledonia
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home from Nouméa on Friday. Islands Business correspondent Nic Maclellan… Audio
Paris vows to bring an end to violence in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Paris will "go until the end" to bring an end to the violence, but some are suggesting that could take a long time. Kanak journalist with Radio Djiido Andre… Audio
A win for Swifties: US sues Ticketmaster
It accuses Ticketmaster and its owner, Live Nation Entertainment, of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America.