World
Africa: Mpox virus on the rise
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the Mpox virus being on the rise in Africa, things not looking great for South Africa's local governments through an audit to see how… Audio
Asia: South Korea scrambling to stop sharp decline in birth
Asia correspondent Laura Westbrook speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about US national security adviser Jake Sullivan being in Beijing looking to stabilise relations between the two countries, the US… Audio
'Laboratorio' and 'escape room' - one of the brains behind Spotify wrapped
You might not have heard of music brain Glenn McDonald, but you're almost certainly familiar with his work.
New Donald Trump indictment drops some allegations in election subversion case
The indictment drops allegations Trump sought to pressure the US Justice Department and is seen as a bid to keep the prosecution alive after Supreme Court ruling.
Luxon arrives in Tonga for Pacific Islands Forum
Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for his first Pacific Islands Forum in the top job. The Prime Minister is likely to face questions about climate action - and his government's move to grant… Audio
Chris Hipkins on Luxon's trip to Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum and it's expected he'll be quizzed about New Zealand's approach to climate action. Labour Party leader Chris… Audio
NZ captain of sunken yacht declines to answer investigators' questions
A manslaughter investigation is under way after British tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others died.
Remembering Oasis' disastrous Wellington concert
British rock band Oasis have confirmed they will reunite after 15 years, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher planning a series of live shows next year. In 1998, the brothers played one disastrous… Audio
A woman's lifelong fascination with mermaids
At home, in the bathtub, writer Megan Dunn tried to imagine her own mermaid tail forming. She's gone on to pen a new book, The Mermaid Chronicles. Audio
New poll shows Harris closing gap with Trump, but it's tight
Donald Trump's advantage when it comes to the economy and crime slipped in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Israeli military says hostage rescued from Gaza tunnel in 'complex operation'
Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, is a member of the Bedouin community in southern Israel.
Understanding decision fatigue and how it plays out in relationships
What will we have for dinner? Do the kids have after-school activities tomorrow? Should we catch up with friends this weekend?
Mid-East: Israeli hostage rescued from Gaza
Another hostage has been freed from captity in Gaza, Alex Baird has the news from the Middle-East Audio
US: Trump talks of pulling out of upcoming debates
Donald Trump is considering pulling out of the next debate, Bevan Hurley has the details from New York Audio
Australia: thousands protest in support of CFMEU
Protests in Australia in support of one of the country's biggest unions, Pam Corkery has the news out of Brisbane Audio
Tech Tuesday: The arrest of ‘Russia’s Zuckerberg’, Pavel Durov
Tim Batt is in studio to look at the biggest story in tech right now: the arrest of Telegram's CEO. Audio
Mariah Carey reveals her mum and sister died on the same day
"My heart is broken that I've lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day," the Grammy winner said.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 August
On today's episode, the prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss, Uber drivers are… Audio
The cryptic clues that an Oasis reunion could be on the cards
The brothers behind one of the biggest bands of the nineties have hinted they don't look back in anger and a reunion is on the cards.
Russia strikes Ukraine's power grid in 'most massive' attack of war
At least 7 people were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack focused on energy facilities nationwide.
