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Suspect charged with attempted murder of Slovak PM Robert Fico
The man could face life in prison after a shooting put the Slovak prime minister in the ICU.
Decision to jail Australian whistleblower "chilling", supporter says
David McBride has pleaded guilty to stealing and sharing military documents which he then leaked to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Professor of journalism at Macquarie University Peter… Audio
Nakba: Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession
In many ways, the Palestinians' mass expulsion from what is now Israel in 1948 pales in comparison to the calamity now unfolding in Gaza.
New Caledonia violence leaves families in NZ anxious
Worried New Caledonian expats are "terrified" for friends and family amid ongoing civil unrest in the island nation. Audio
Families forced to flee Rafah
Rachael Cummings from Save the Children speaks to Lisa Owen from Rafah Audio
Joe Biden challenges Trump to presidential debates
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Joe Biden challenging Donald Trump to pre-election debates and former New York City mayor and recently suspended radio host Rudy… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May 2024
On today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday, we get the latest, Junior doctors are on… Audio
Civil unrest continues in New Caledonia
A state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday. Former RNZ Pacific news editor Walter Zweifel spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May
On today's episode, we cross to New Caledonia for the latest on the riots, junior doctors are again walking off the job as their dispute with Te Whatu Ora continues, we hear from a doctor on the… Audio
Who is Robert Fico? Slovakian PM suffers assassination attempt
The shooting came after years of controversy for a 'polarising' leader.
Period of instability on cards for New Caledonia says former Australian consul-general to the country
A former Australian consul-general for New Caledonia says a period of considerable instability in the territory is on the cards. Denise Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Russian forces take control of three settlements in Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is offering new aid as Kyiv reels from the renewed Russian attacks.
French President calls security meeting over New Caledonia
France's President Emmanuel Macron meets with security forces over the situation in French Polynesia - correspondent Anita Purcell-Sjölund joined the programme from Europe Audio
Israel continue attacks on Hamas across Gaza
Israel continues its offensive in Gaza - Alex Baird has the latest from the region. Audio
UK: London police urged to stop, search to address knife crime
Knife crime is making headlines in the UK - and police are being urged to use controversial stop and search powers - Henry Riley has more from London Audio
King Charles' bold new portrait
Wellington artist Tatyana Kulida has painted former prime minister Sir Bill English and world-renowned primatologist Dame Jane Goodall, and she joins Nights to appraise the new royal portrait. Audio
Stephen Cave on how close we are to doubling our lifespan and why living forever would be a curse
Longevity expert Stephen Cave explains to Guyon how living to 150 years old could soon be a reality, and why the consequences of immortality would be horrific for all aspects of our world. Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May
On today's episode, we get reaction on the Government's new National Gang Unit, Police Association president Chris Cahill and Labour leader Chris Hipkins join us, we also hear from two school… Audio
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand for second day
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent… Audio
Billboard collapses in Mumbai, flooding in Afghanistan
Anas Mallick has all the news out of South Asia - where India is dealing with the world's biggest election and a billboard disaster in Mumbai Audio