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Update on Oz with Brad Foster
As vigils for victims are held and more information about the alleged gunmen of the Bondi Beach attacks is revealed, Sydney residents are still reeling from the event. Brad Foster joins Jesse to offer… Audio
Trump sues the BBC over editing of speech
Trump's lawyers say the BBC caused him overwhelming reputational and financial harm.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
Changes to the Foreign Buyers Ban have been confirmed
It's official .. the foreign buyers ban, which has always seemed to attract commentary - both good and bad - is changing. Policy changes to the foreign buyers ban were suggested in September and on… Audio
Manhunt renewed after police release Brown Uni shooting suspect
Saying the "evidence now points in a different direction," law enforcement officials have released a man they had detained in connection with the shooting.
Jane Austen would have turned 250. Here's why she is still relevant
Few writers have made a greater mark than Jane Austen.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake… Audio
Bondi attack caused by 'cascading hate' left unchecked, say critics
A report that has sat on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's desk for months is being raised by critics.
McLeod's Daughters star Rachael Carpani dies aged 45
Australian actress Rachael Carpani has died at the age of 45, her family has announced on social media. Her parents said she died after a long battle with chronic illness.
Trump lays into Rob Reiner as Hollywood director's son arrested over death
The US President faced a backlash for the "inappropriate and disrespectful" comments after the Hollywood director's death.
World News Wrap for 16 December 2025
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK: super flu causes hospital closures, emergency measures
Britain's NHS is warning that a super-flu is ripping through Britain - Henry Riley has his last report of 2025 Audio
Emotional vigils held for Bondi shooting victims
Fifteen people were killed when a father and son opened fire on members of Australia's Jewish community who had gathered at the beach to mark the first day of Hanukkah.
Japan: 'Kuma' bear takes out Kanji of the Year 2025
Japan's announced its "Kanji of the Year", Chris Gilbert tell us what that is exactly Audio
'We just went running for our lives' - Kiwi family caught up in Bondi shooting
Donna Corbel and her family were dining together less than 40 metres away from where the shooting began. Audio
World News with the BBC
Correspondent Rob Hugh-Jones looks at some of the events making international headlines.
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead
A family statement has confirmed the deaths, hours after two bodies were discovered at their LA home.
Parents of man who wrestled gun from Bondi Beach shooter call son a 'hero'
Footage shows Ahmed Al Ahmed running up to one of the gunmen from behind before taking the weapon off him.
The final six minutes of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
A full video - filmed over almost 11 minutes - gives a unique, unrestricted view of the rampage, showing shooting positions and the scene as the attack came to an end.
'Just a happy kid' killed in Bondi terror attack victims
Matilda was killed while celebrating Hanukkah at the Australian beach. Audio
