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Former Israeli security chiefs urge Trump to help end Gaza war
"Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel," the letter signed by hundreds of former officials said.
Japanese PM unlikely to make WWII anniversary statement
Japan's under-fire Prime Minister faces an uphill battle with his own cabinet to be able to commemorate the 80th anniversary of WW2, Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo Audio
'Highly polluting': Shein slapped with 1 million euro fine
The China-founded fast fashion online retailer was found to have mislead customers on the environmental impact of its products by an Italian regulator.
BBC World Service Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World Service journalist Jonathan Frewin joins Mark Leishman to take a look at events making international headlines, including a global plastics treaty being negotiated in Geneva, the Moscow… Audio
Australian police charge Chinese national with 'foreign interference'
She is alleged to be working under the command of China's Public Security Bureau.
If you have a pet as a kid, does this lower your risk of asthma and eczema?
As the number of people with allergies grows worldwide, scientists are trying to work out precisely how and why these conditions - such as asthma and eczema - develop.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 4th August 2025
In today's episode, an Auckland school principal is describing the scrapping of NCEA as more window dressing than radical overhaul. Level One will be replaced with foundation literacy and numeracy… Audio
Sydney pro-Palestinian protesters deny police fears of 'perilous situation'
An estimated 90,000 people took part in the pro-Palestinian march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, far exceeding expected numbers.
Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes
According to Israeli officials, 50 hostages now remain in Gaza, only 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
The Trump administration takes a very Orwellian turn
Analysis - Reference to Trump's impeachments vanished from a major museum this week.
World news wrap
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins. Audio
US: investigation opens into former special counsel Jack Smith
Donald Trump's officials investigate former special prosecutor Jack Smith - Katherine Firkin reports from the USA Audio
Japan's grandmothers for hire: Companionship for $60 a visit
Older women are finding fulfilment - and income - by offering "motherly warmth" to strangers in a country grappling with loneliness. Audio
Israeli hostage families protest after Gaza militants release videos of emaciated captives
Protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv's 'Hostage Square', after the release of propaganda videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages.
Australian state seeks to enshrine work from home in law
The premier of Victoria announced Saturday plans to enshrine working from home in law, saying it should be "a right, not a request".
Woman missing, 1500 emergency callouts amid NSW floods and snow
A woman is missing in floodwaters as parts of New South Wales prepare for another day of wild weather following heavy rain, wind and heavy snow.
'You could read the news and not know anything about te reo Māori'
Mike McRoberts was all set for a career in law when a taste of the RNZ newsroom in the 1980s set him on the path to a career in journalism.
Watchdog agency launches probe into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith, who led criminal probes into the US president.
India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say
India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump's threats of penalties, government sources say.
UK defends new online safety law after criticism
The UK government on Saturday defended a new online safety law following harsh criticism from social network X.
