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Harvey Weinstein judge declares mistrial on rape charge, third sex crimes trial planned
The judge overseeing the case declared a mistrial after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberations.
Cuts in USAID cause slow starving of thousands in Kenyan camps
Kenya is under a starvation alert as cuts to the US AID programme kick in, Nabil Ahmed Rufai is with us from Ghana Audio
Podcast Critic: 'Lost Boys' & 'Bush Deep!'
RNZ newsreader reviews Lost Boys and Bush Deep! Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a near-miss between a plane and a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export… Audio
Criminal charges filed against protestors in LA
Criminal charges have been filed against protestors in Los Angeles after Molotov cocktails were thrown at law enforcement. Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US condemns NZ for sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers
The US has condemned New Zealand and others for sanctioning Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Pentagon reviewing AUKUS security pact
The Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Brian Wilson, music icon and creative force behind The Beach Boys, has died at 82
The Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds, has died aged 82.
US to keep tariffs on China despite trade deal
Despite the US and China having struck a new trade truce after a two days of negotiations in London, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has said the 55 percent tariffs on Chinese goods will stay… Audio
Mass arrests as protests continue in LA
Los Angeles police have made mass arrests after a partial curfew was imposed as protests against president Trump's immigration policies continue. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US-China trade deal 'done': Trump
US president Donald Trump said a deal with China "is done" after two days of high-level talks in London - the US will gain access to rare earth metals, while Chinese students can resume studies in… Audio
US stresses importance of defence bond of India, Pakistan & US
A US General says the defence relationship between the US, India and Pakistan is vital to combat terrorism, Anas Mallick reports from Karachi Audio
Northern Irish residents in fear of lives after second night of rioting
The anti-immigration riots follow a protest over an alleged sexual assault by two 14-year-old boys.
'Went too far': Musk on his posts about Trump
Elon Musk took to the social media platform X, after exchanging insults with US President Donald Trump.
Top TikToker Khaby Lame detained by US immigration
The Italian national "has since departed the US", authorities say.
James Kimmel Jr. on revenge politics
Revenge is front and center in American politics as the world witnesses the bitter break up of Elon Musk and US President Trump. Revenge is an addiction says Dr. James Kimmel Jr who knows the impulse… Audio
Bolsonaro denies orchestrating Brazil coup
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denied that he led an attempt to overthrow the government after losing the 2022 election.
Heading Off: Katie Fitzgerald in South Korea & Japan
Morning Report producer Katie Fitzgerald takes us on an overland adventure through South Korea & on to Japan. Audio
Northern Irish rioters attack police, torch houses for second night
Police said they were investigating the disorder as racially motivated hate attacks.
