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Endeavour discovery confirmed
Captain Cook's ship HMS Endeavour has been located off the US East coast - following 25 years of archaeological research and underwater investigations. Audio
Bezos, Sanchez say 'I do' in a divided Venice
Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot at a sumptuous ceremony.
Looting the temples: a story of crime and redemption
A new documentary uncovers the illicit trade in thousand-year-old looted Cambodian temple treasures. From remote villages to elite international art institutions, LOOT uncovers the underbelly of a… Audio
Combs' lawyer says prosecutors trying to criminalise his 'private sex life'
Prosecutors had presented a "fake trial" to use Combs' sexual proclivities as evidence of a criminal conspiracy centred on his businesses, his lawyer says.
'The big gold': Nugget worth $165k dug up in Western Australia
An 895-gram gold nugget has been found by lucky prospectors near Sandstone, an eight hour drive north east of Perth.
Kiwis get set to rock the stage at Glastonbury Festival
Nadia Reid is amongst a group of New Zealanders playing at the massive music festival, with rumours swirling that Lorde may also make a surprise appearance.
Lalo Schifrin, composer of the Mission: Impossible theme, has died
He was known for his large body of film and TV scores, including Mission: Impossible, Bullitt and Enter the Dragon, and the Dirty Harry films.
Why Trump needs the world to believe Iran's nuclear program is 'obliterated'
Analysis - Evidence that Iran retains the capability to manufacture nuclear weapons or to restart its program after daring US bombing raids would raise an uncomfortable question.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense… Audio
Sean 'Diddy' Combs used violence to traffic women, prosecutor says
The prosecuter has delivered her closing argument.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Black box data downloaded from fatal Air India crash
Earlier this month the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed and killed 241 of the 242 people on board.
News from the US with Bevan Hurley
Bevan Hurley reports on all the week's events out of the USA. Audio
News from Africa with Nabil Ahmed Rufai
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports on mass crushing incident in the Central African Republic. Audio
Global cocaine boom keeps setting new records
An annual United Nations drug report showed that in 2023, the latest year for which comprehensive data was available, the cocaine trade went from strength to strength.
The Australian writer denied entry to the USA
Alistair Kitchen has a warning for those planning travel to the United States. During a stopover in Los Angeles the Australian writer was pulled from the customs line, detained for 12 hours and… Audio
Rock climbing great Beth Rodden
Considered one of the greatest rock climbers of all time, Beth Rodden, has conquered much more than some of the world's most challenging summits. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
World's only known eyeless wasp found mummified in cave
The insect was discovered in 10km long limestone cave network under the Nullarbor Plain, Australia.
'Daddy has to sometimes use strong language': NATO's Trump flattery
Analysis - There is nothing subtle about NATO's strategy to keep the US president on board. Audio
