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Catholic Church is failing abuse victims, Vatican panel says
The Vatican's child protection commission has published an unusually critical internal report on the issue.
US: first of two NYC Mayoral debates to be held
New York's mayoral candidates face off in the first debate, Bevan Hurley has the news from the USA Audio
Will India stop using Russian oil, exports to US drops
Donald Trump says India will give up buying Russian oil, Anas Mallick has the story Audio
Trump details decision to authorize CIA to operate in Venezuela
The remarks are Trump's most expansive comments on his decision to expand the CIA's authority to conduct lethal targeting and carry out covert action in the region.
Diane Keaton's family releases cause of death
Her family has also expressed gratitude for the "extraordinary messages of love and support" they have received.
It's been 50 years since the Balibo 5 were killed in Timor-Leste. No one's been held accountable
On October 16, 1975, five journalists were killed in the remote Timorese town of Balibo. To this day, no one has been charged with their deaths. Known as the "Balibo...
'Bold' new underwear suggests hair down there is back in fashion
"I'm shocked.. But I'm also not shocked," says local body hair expert.
Australian spy plane deployed 45 times during mission to help Ukraine
Its most sophisticated military surveillance plane was used repeatedly in the last three months as part of NATO efforst to monitor Russian activity.
Actor Michael J Fox says he is hoping for an 'undramatic death'
At 64, and more than 30 years after his diagnosis, the actor is acutely aware of his mortality.
Climate change worsening child malnutrition in Pacific
A new study by a global charity indicates a link between climate change and malnutrition in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio
Fears attacks on Gaza could resume at any moment
A Palestinian-New Zealander says her family in Gaza live in fear that hostilities could resume at any moment. Minas Al-Ansari spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Israel says one body returned by Hamas not a hostage
Hamas has handed back four additional bodies to Israel, but the Israeli government says examinations have confirmed it is not one of the 28 dead hostages. Associated Press reporter Sam Mednick spoke… Audio
World News Wrap for 16 October 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
NSW state coroner comments on indigenous deaths in custody
The search continues in South Australia for a missing four year old boy - Emma Cropper has the update Audio
Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia
Candace Owens has lost her bid to enter Australia after the country's highest court ruled against her.
It's time to ditch 'shrink it pink it' approach to shoes - study
Women's running shoes could reduce performance and increase chances of injury as they are based on a man's foot.
People who allegedly 'celebrated' Charlie Kirk's murder have US visas revoked
The US State Department says it "continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk".
Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?
What if it looks relatively clean: do you still worry that sitting on the seat could make you sick?
US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' challenge to $1.4 billion defamation judgement
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to a US$1.4 billion judgement awarded to families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass…
