World Politics
Fiji to open first embassy in Israel
Fiji will formally open its first embassy in Israel next week. Despite backlash, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is expected to lead the official delegation to Jerusalem. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
Conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot
The conservative activist and Trump supporter Charlie Kirk has been shot while hosting an event in Utah. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Booze, Bans & Backlash
Why is alcohol reform such a political minefield in New Zealand? With new reforms on the table, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann trace liquor laws back through a century of history — from the 6 o’clock… Video, Audio
Missing limbs and loved ones, Gazan children begin treatment journey abroad
UNICEF claims at least 45,000 children have been wounded in Gaza, many of them suffering life-changing injuries.
French President Macron names former Defence Minister Lecornu prime minister
Outgoing Prime Minister François Bayrou was forced out after just nine months in office.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers; Israel has carried out a strike on senior… Audio
PM Luxon in Solomon Islands for Pacific Islands Forum
Climate resilience and a peace declaration are on the table with the Prime Minister landing in Solomon Islands this morning for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. Political reporter Giles… Audio
Israeli military evacuation order triggers panic in Gaza City
Israel's military has ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive, with Israel warning it will step up its military attacks in the strip in a "mighty hurricane".
Australia looks to restrict AI chatbots
Australia correspondent Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about the country's e-safety commissioner wanting to place restrictions on AI chatbots, ahead of the nationwide ban of social media for… Audio
Flotilla for Gaza says boat struck by drone, authorities deny
The Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza says that one of its main boats was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters, though all six passengers and crew are safe.
Banksy artwork covered up amid UK protest crackdown
The artist posted an image of the work, which seems to feature a judge beating a protester with a gavel.
Israel warns of 'mighty hurricane' in Gaza if Hamas doesn't surrender
Residents have been told to leave immediately as Israel warned that it would step up airstrikes and ground operations.
Making America solvent again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver.
Making America Solvent Again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver. Audio
Violence at London 'Palestine Action' ban protest
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about more violence in London at a 'Palestine Action' ban protest, as well as London commuters being brough to a standstill after the… Audio
Trump issues 'last warning' for Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump issuing his "last warning" to Hamas about accepting a Gaza ceasefire deal, as well as Yemen's Houthis claiming… Audio
Japan's PM resigns after bruising election losses
Shigeru Ishiba has overseen his ruling coalition lose its majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger over rising living costs.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition; The Black Ferns now… Audio
Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil as coup trial nears verdict
Thousands of supporters of former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have staged protests across several cities.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
