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Trump's envoy in Israel as Gaza criticism mounts
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks in Israel on ways to end the crisis in Gaza.
US President again threatens Canada over Palestine stand
Donald Trump threatens Canada over the recognition of a Palestinian state - Bevan Hurley has the story out of New York Audio
Sacred Buddhist jewels returned to India
Anas Mallick reports on the return to India of some historic jewels with a Buddhist link Audio
Russian strikes pound Kyiv, 6-year-old boy listed among dead
Ukraine says Russia launched more than 300 drones and eight missiles across the capital.
Myanmar junta ends four-year state of emergency
The military declared a state of emergency in February 2021 as it deposed the civilian government of democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
'Cash cow' NZ driving drug crisis in Pacific - crime expert
A transnational crime expert says New Zealand and Australia's status as the "cash cows" of the Pacific methamphetamine market is a driving factor in the drug crisis facing the region.
Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin's 'malicious' prosecution suit in 'Rust' case
Judge Casey Fitch dismissed Baldwin's complaint on Tuesday for lack of "significant action" in the case.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31st July 2025
In today's episode, the Emergency Management Minister is pleased with Aotearoa's response to the tsunami warnings, but is expecting the text alert glitch to be taken seriously; Former Prime Minister… Audio
A dead 'doctor', cancer and 'woo woo': Sydney's dodgy ozone therapy clinics
Ozone therapy is an alternative therapy that involves administering ozone gas into a patient'. It's experimental and sometimes risky.
The US tech bros and trad wives afraid of 'fertility collapse'
Americans are being encouraged to have more kids by the likes of Donald Trump, JD Vance and Elon Musk. Why?
Trump plans to impose Russia 'penalty' on India
The US President sharply attacked India's trade barriers and directly targeted India's sustained reliance on Russian oil purchases and military equipment, on social media.
Powerful aftershocks possible after Russian quake
An earthquake expert says powerful aftershocks are still possible after the massive quake off Russia's coast. Victoria University expert in geophysics Professor John Townend spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump's pause on reciprocal tariffs set to end
Another tariff deadline is looming for countries around the world, with Donald Trump's pause on reciprocal tariffs set to come to an end this week. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to… Audio
Australia to include YouTube in under 16yo social media ban
Australia is banning under-16s from social media, Emma Cropper has the details Audio
UK: air traffic control issues delay all outbound flights
Ellie Jay is in London, where they're dealing with a technical problem with their air traffic control system Audio
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Cindy Mitchener Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Cindy Mitchener. Starting off, the Panel hears from a kiwi living in Japan and their experience after tsunami warnings… Audio
Israel hits back at UK over Gaza stance
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel hitting back at the Starmer government over their stance on Gaza, as well as London playing host to one of the most unique sporting World… Audio
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel ends 'appalling situation'
With warnings people in Gaza are facing starvation, members of Britain's Labour Party have been asking for the move. Audio
Her features are flawless, but this model in Vogue isn't real
The first AI-generated model to appear in the pages of Vogue is seen in an advert for Guess.
UK to recognise Palestine at UN if conditions met
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise the Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, but that recognition is conditional. Physicians for Human Rights Israel… Audio
