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A320 jets have new quality problem, Airbus confirms
The issue affects a "limited" number of A320-family aircraft and comes after a recall over a software bug, which affected airlines including in New Zealand.
World News Wrap for 2 December 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: Chancellor defends budget spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends herself in the face of allegations she misled the country over the state of their finances - Henry Riley is in London Audio
Japan and New Zealand to sign defence deal
Another bear attack in Japan and New Zealand is set to sign a defence pact - Chris Gilbert has the details from Tokyo Audio
Police comb fire-ravaged Hong Kong apartments
The city's deadliest fire in more than 75 years has claimed the lives of 146 and counting.
BBC World Service Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Tonight, he’ll discuss the deadly flooding in Asia, the latest negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, and the upcoming draw for next year’s World Cup. Audio
Diver's body recovered after cave diving incident
The 65-year-olds death prompted a recovery operation involving the SA Police Water Operations Unit and cave specialists.
Spelling errors could help identify high school threat suspect
New details about violent threats against an Adelaide high school include bizarre images believed to contain examples of the individual's handwriting.
UK military committed war crimes in Afghanistan, former officer tell inquiry
The inquiry was ordered after a BBC TV documentary reported that SAS soldiers had killed 54 people during the war in Afghanistan in suspicious circumstances.
8 ways to drink less during the silly season
Some simple, evidence-based strategies will help you navigate the Christmas party season without relying on will power alone.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 December 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; Doctors will be able to apply for loans of up to half a million dollars to buy into or start a practice under a proposed policy from Labour… Audio
'Very good aircraft': Expert on Airbus A320 grounding
Airbus A320s have been flying since the 1980s and an aviation expert says this is "probably the first event where they've had to ground half the fleet and do a software upgrade". Audio
Shipping disrupted amidst NSW climate protest
Hundreds of protesters took to the water on kayaks and watercraft as part of Rising Tide's annual protest, blocking coal ships.
Relations between US and Venezuela deteriorate further
Relations between the US and Venezuela have been deteriorating for months, as the Trump administration steps up its criticism of president Nicolas Maduro. Over the weekend President Donald Trump… Audio
World News Wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
US: President issues warnings to airlines flying near Venezuela
Katherine Firkin reports from the USA as a Ukrainian delegation joins President Trump in Florida to discuss his peace plan Audio
Ukraine officials still discussing an end to war
Russia has spent the weekend attacking targets across Ukraine's, Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe Audio
Thousands protest in Philippines against flood control fraud
Rage over so-called ghost flood-control projects has been mounting for months in the country which has faced powerful typhoons in recent months.
Frozen rewrote Disney princess narrative - and it's still relevant
The movie wasn't just a box office success - it introduced a princess who was strong, flawed and uninterested in romance.
Sebastien Ogier becomes oldest World Rally champion
The Frenchman triumphed in Saudi Arabia to become the oldest World Rally champion at 41.
