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Update on Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu's plans
Israel gets closer to a full reoccupation of Gaza, Alex Baird reports from the Middle-East Audio
Israel considers full takeover of Gaza
It comes as negotiations for an end to the 22-month war have collapsed, and hunger in Gaza spurs global pressure for a ceasefire.
Africa: nearly 70 migrants dead off coast of Yemen
Another migrant boat sinking, this time off the coast of Yemen, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Africa Audio
UK to start returning some migrants to France
Under a new deal, France has agreed to accept the return of undocumented people arriving in Britain by small boats, in exchange for Britain agreeing to accept an equal number of legitimate asylum…
Japan sets new record high temperature of 41.8C
The scorching temperature in the city of Isesaki surpassed the previous record seen in the western Hyogo region of 41.2C only last week.
Denmark zoo asks people to donate unwanted pets to feed predators
Aalborg Zoo says it is trying "to imitate the natural food chain of the animals".
European correspondent Christian Smith
Christian Smith joins Mark Leishman to discuss a fraught immigration climate in the UK, pressure on for Russia to agree to peace talks with Ukraine, and a Kiwi performer at the Edinburgh Fringe… Audio
Texas governor threatens arrest of Democrats absent at redistricting vote
More than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers have left state.
Claims Kmart sold products linked to forced labour camps in China
Kmart is facing court action alleging some of its products may have been sourced from factories in China linked to forced labour.
New focus on conflict raging in Sudan
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about the new focus on the conflict raging in Sudan, particularly its impact on the humanitarian situation. Audio
Alan Niven, the NZ born manager of Guns n Roses
Kiwi born Alan Niven helped shape one of the most explosive, chaotic, and mythic rises in rock history as the manager of Guns n Roses from 1986 through 1991. Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Adding to the trans-Tasman rivalry, two New Zealanders won at Australia's TV Awards, the Logies. Sam Neill and Guy Montgomery were winners on the night. Audio
What is astigmatism - and why does it blur our vision?
Around 40% of people have eyeballs that aren't smooth or round. Here's what that means.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 5th August 2025
In today's episode, Doctors are being warned to be on alert for people with symptoms of Dengue Fever as the number of cases in New Zealand doubles; Dairies say they are having to act like banks as… Audio
Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt: YouTube using AI to check users age
Tech giant Google is taking action to verify how old YouTube users are. It says it will use AI to estimate the age of users and then show them age appropriate content. The move comes after Australia… Audio
Australia picks Japan to build $10b frigates after fierce contest
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a tight contest to build the Australian navy's new $10 billion fleet of warships, beating a bid from German rival Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems.
'It's Vitamin B6': Damage being caused by toxicity spreads to more products
As cases of blood toxicity from Vitamin B6 continue to rise doctors raise concerns about the level of the product in food and especially energy drinks.
Israel considering annexing parts of Gaza
The US says it is working on a ceasefire plan but Israeli officials have floated expanding the military offensive in Gaza and annexing parts of the enclave.
World news wrap
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: rubbish weather impacting travel around holiday weekends
Reports of royal fisticuffs have been denied by Prince Harry - Ellie Jay reports from London Audio