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'No sign of life' at crash site of helicopter carrying Iran's president
There is "no sign of life" seen at the crash site of a helicopter that was carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and others, Iranian state television says.
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On Here Now this week, as Sudan's civil war continúes, diaspora across the world are holding on to slivers of hope. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 May 2024
On today's episode, despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were, journalist Coralie Cochin joins us… Audio
Teams struggle in search for Iran's president after helicopter crash
Rescue crews were speeding through a misty, rural forest where his helicopter was believed to be.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday May 20
On today's episode, The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so, we hear from Defence Minister… Audio
NZDF Hercules awaits French approval to pull Kiwis from New Caledonia
They cannot leave until the airport has reopened and the roads are safe to use. Audio
Helicopter carrying Iran President crashes
A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has gone down in the mountainous north of the country. Otago University international… Audio
France police tear down barricades on New Caledonia airport road
About 60 barricades that protesters had put up along the 60km road have been dismantled. Audio
Israel war cabinet minister threatens to resign
Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has threatened to resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip. Israel correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin… Audio
UK to spend $20.7 billion on compensation in infected blood scandal
About 30,000 people were given blood contaminated with HIV or hepatitis C, with about 3000 of those believed to have died.
Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in US extradition fight
The publisher could hear on Monday whether he will be sent to the US to face espionage charges. Here's the lowdown.
France sends soldiers to New Caledonia
France sends crack troops to Noumea to quell the violence - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe Audio
US: Trump unsurprisingly wins endorsement from NRA
Former President Trump get the endorsement of the NRA - and promises to roll back Biden administration gun rules - Mitch McCann reports in from New York. Audio
Two dead, five missing after boat collision in Hungary
A river cruise boat was in the area at the time of the crash, police say.
Sydney police officer stabbed in the head
The officer was stabbed multiple times while performing traffic duties in Sydney's CBD.
New Caledonia unrest rocks French politics
Analysis: A police crackdown will be followed by a "dialogue mission" to help heal the wounds in the South Pacific territory. Video
Mt Ibu eruption forces evacuation of seven Indonesian villages
The eruption has sent ash 4km high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, with authorities rushing people out of seven nearby villages.
Donald Trump gets endorsement from gun lobby NRA
"We've got to get gun owners to vote," Trump said. "I think you're a rebellious bunch. But let's be rebellious and vote this time."
Iranian rapper facing the death penalty after calling out Islamic Republic
In a country where criticising the government can get you killed, Toomaj Salehi has remained fearless.
'Total chaos': Resident watches Noumea turn into 'a complete war zone'
Hari Simon told RNZ Pacific it has been a terrifying experience to witness the chaos unfold in New Caledonia.