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US on lookout for rare Northern Lights display
A rare solar storm could trigger the phenomenon as far south as Alabama, experts say.
Protesters attempt to storm Germany's Tesla factory
Protesters opposed to the expansion of the site have clashed with police.
US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law
Israel has used US-supplied weapons in instances that are "inconsistent" with its international humanitarian law obligations, the Biden administration says.
India's elections and the cost of colonialism: Dr Sashi Tharoor
In a crucial year for India, millions of voters are going to the polls in the mammoth six-week election in the most populous country on earth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hoping to secure a rare… Audio
China behind the US in chip war
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about a public relations boss at a big Chinese tech company facing backlash for comments targeted at employees. Audio
Trial of alleged serial killer begins in Canada
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the high profile trial of a man accused of murdering four indigenous women, Canada and India's row over the death of a Sikh activist and… Audio
What do brain parasites really do?
Robert F Kennedy Jr says a worm 'ate a portion' of his brain. So what are they and what are the dangers?
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 May
On today's episode, Energy Minister Simeon Brown has laid the blame for this morning's nationwide warning about power usage squarely with the former Labour Government, Brown joins us, we also hear… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
UN says 80,000 have fled Gaza city as Israeli strikes on Rafah intensify
More than 80,000 people have fled the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas amid constant bombardment.
Lawyer questions Stormy Daniels' account of sex with Trump
Donald Trump's sought to catch inconsistencies in porn star Stormy Daniels' various tellings of an alleged 2006 sexual encounter
Africa: plane skids off runway in Senegal, 10 injured
An airliner in Senegal has skidded off the runway - Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana Audio
US: Stormy Daniels finishes testifying in Trump trial
Stormy Daniels is back on the stand in Donald Trump's hush money trial - Bevan Hurley is covering the case from New York Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May 2024
On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Audio
Former Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama jailed
Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice. RNZ's Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to… Audio
Parts supplied to Boeing had 'serious defects' - whistleblower
A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.
Plans to attract more Australian tourists to NZ
Three major tourism bodies have teamed up to attract more Australian visitors to their regions, and they're hopeful others may follow suit. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
US pauses weapon exports to Israel
The United States has paused weapons imports to Israel in opposition to apparent moves to invade the Gazan city of Rafah. Middle East correspondent Don Macintyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Harry and Charles both at London events, but will not meet
The Duke of Sussex will not meet his father or brother during a brief visit to London.
Russia targets Ukraine's power system, Sweden hosts Eurovision
As the war in Ukraine continues, Europe competes in Eurovision - and Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund casts her eye over it all Audio