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Adidas, designer apologise over 'appropriated' shoe
It comes after a Mexican state accused them of cultural appropriation over the design of a new shoe.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to… Audio
Photography company Kodak on the verge of closing
In the 1970s Kodak was responsible for 90 percent of film and 85 percent of camera sales in the United States.
Trump pick floated suspending monthly jobs report
The nominee previously told Fox News Digital the reports, which help measure US economic activity, were unreliable and frequently revised.
Russian forces make sudden thrust in eastern Ukraine
The move may be designed to increase pressure on Ukraine to cede land as the US and Russian presidents prepare to meet.
Family and friends of NZ woman detained by US immigration desperate to get her out
Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to get her out. Friend Victoria Besancon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gaza suffering has reached 'unimaginable' levels, say 26 foreign ministers
Britain, Canada, Australia and several of their European allies are calling on Israel to allow unrestricted aid into the war-torn Palestinian enclave.
Calls for NZ to recognise state of Palestine grow louder
With Australia announcing plans this week to recognise the state of Palestine, calls for New Zealand to do the same have reached fever pitch - including from the opposition. Russell Palmer has more… Audio
World news wrap
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed while working in Gaza
Israel targets a prominent journalist in Gaza - Alex Baird has this report Audio
Sudan refugee camp attacked, baby dies from FGM in Gambia
An attack on a refugee camp leads Nabil Ahmed Rufai's report from Africa this week. Audio
'She was absolutely terrified': NZ mum and son, 6, detained by ICE
New Zealander Sarah Shaw and her 6-year-old son thought they were being kidnapped when they were bundled into a white van with no markings at the Canadian border.
Palestine: The road to statehood
Dr Martin Kear joins Emile Donovan to discuss increasing calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East. Audio
'Israel has succeeded': Final words from journalist killed in Gaza
An attack has wiped out the entire Al Jazeera reporting team left in Gaza City.
Families forever scarred four years on from Kabul plane deaths
Four years after Afghans desperate to evacuate Kabul fell to their deaths from a departing US plane, their families still relive those desperate acts and endure wounds that will never heal.
Australia to recognise a Palestinian state
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the country announcing it will join the 147 out of 193 UN member states who will recognise a Palestinian state in September. Israel's prime… Audio
Trump claims crime 'out of control' despite opposing stats
Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump ordering hundreds of National Guard troops into Washington DC to tackle what he called a 'public safety emergency'. The… Audio
Seymour says Hamas has to demilitarise for NZ to recognise Palestinian statehood
David Seymour says it is a complex decision that should not be rushed, while Helen Clark says NZ is now behind the pack. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12th August 2025
In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Audio
What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?
The move to recognise Palestine as a state is growing traction, with Australia joining France, Canada and others in backing the idea at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Our Government's… Audio
