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MFAT advises travellers to avoid Thailand-Cambodia land border
At least 12 people have been reported dead in the ongoing conflict between the countries.
How to make the two ingredient BelgieBaker Meringue
A Tauranga pâtisserie chef is making headlines around the world for his re-invention of how to make the dessert favourite of meringue. Noel Remacle's recipe includes just two ingredients Noel's career… Audio
Trump orders crackdown on homeless encampments
It's a move that advocates for the homeless said would worsen the problem.
Trump presses Powell to cut rates during tense visit to Fed
The encounter between the two men became heated as Trump criticised recent renovation costs and interest rates.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for… Audio
Maxwell 'answered all questions' in US Justice Dept meeting - official
Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence after being convicted of sex trafficking minors on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.
Zelensky introduces bill to 'uphold independence' of Ukraine's anti-graft bodies
Zelensky has submitted draft legislation to restore the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, reversing course after an outburst of public criticism.
France will recognise State of Palestine, Macron says
President Emmanuel Macron said his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.
The 'sea change' that fast-tracked a husband's alcoholism
Writer Kate Halfpenny gets real about the addiction that took hold of her husband when they left Melbourne for a simpler life.
Chuck Mangione, Grammy-winning jazz musician, dead at 84
Chuck Mangione, 'Feels So Good' musician and bandleader, has died aged 84.
Britain and India sign free trade pact
It is Britain's biggest trade deal since it left the European Union in 2020.
Prosecution did not prove case in Canada hockey sex assault trial - judge
Five Canadian hockey players did not commit sexual assault, a judge found Thursday, ruling the female complainant's evidence was neither "credible or reliable".
Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launches new party
Former UK Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed the launch of a new political party. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Boxer Lani Daniels chases Claressa Shields' title in Detroit
Boxer Lani Daniels is chasing history in Detroit on Sunday afternoon, fighting to become the first NZ born undisputed heavyweight world champion. Audio
US: Hulk Hogan suffers fatal heart attack, dead at 71
Hulk Hogan dies at his home in Florida, Bevan "Hulk" Hurley has the details Audio
NZ's WWI cyclist corps exhibition opens in Le Quesnoy
As the Tour de France comes to an end, a museum in France remembers our World War 1 Cycle Corps, Nathan speaks to curator Elizabeth Wratislav Audio
Thai fighter jet bombs Cambodian targets as border battle escalates
Cambodia has condemned what it says is Thai 'aggression', and called for a UN meeting.
EU backs potential counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros of US goods
The European Union's member countries have voted to approve counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros (US$109b) of US goods, which could be imposed should the bloc fail to reach a trade deal with…
UK correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss protests against President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine over anti-corruption changes, and French President Macron and his wife Brigitte who are suing… Audio
Partial victory for women subjected to internal strip searches in Qatar
Five women who were subjected to invasive strip searches at Doha airport have won the right to pursue legal action against Qatar Airways and the airport operator.
