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In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio

The associate health minister, Casey Costello, has issued a directive to Health New Zealand to refer to "pregnant women" rather than "pregnant people". Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.

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On today's episode, the government has announced a defence funding boost, we hear from the Defence Minister and the Labour leader, markets around the world have fallen amid Trump's tariff… Audio

The Labour leader has stopped short of outright saying he supports the government's new defence spending plan, but says it seems very similar to what was planned under the last government. Chris… Audio

The coalition has promised a massive boost in defence spending up to levels not seen since the early 1990s, but there are still questions about where the money will come from. Political reporter… Audio

On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us for his weekly chat, US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's… Audio

The Labour Party leader, Chris Hipkins, says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… Audio

On today's episode, the government wants bipartisan support to repeal and replace the RMA, we cross to the US to get the latest on yesterday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials… Audio

The government wants bipartisan support for its plans to repeal and replace the Resource Management Act before the next election. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are meeting now in what Peters has described a "dramatically changed" American diplomatic… Audio

Foreign minister Winston Peters and American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are meeting now in what Peters has described a "dramatically changed" American diplomatic scene. Labour leader… Audio

Fictional fiscal cliffs. The Prime Minister’s much repeated claim that he “saved school lunches” is nonsense, and relies on us not understanding how budgets actually work. Audio

On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio

The Prime Minister has given support to New Zealand First tackling what it describes as a woke agenda within government. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The minister in charge of the country's school lunches programme said he doesn't think the Libelle Group going into liquidation is necessarily a bad thing. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins took aim… Audio

Labour's Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle focused on the 2026 election, putting together a new economic team led by their Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds. Political Reporter Russell Palmer… Audio

The Opposition leader's state of the nation address to the Auckland Business Chamber, will focus on jobs, health and homes - and a new economic team will be unveiled. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Audio

On today's episode, Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of congress where he'll outline his agenda on immigration, the economy, and his approach to Ukraine, Ukraine President Vlodymyr… Audio

A trade war between The US and Canada, Mexico and China has sent world markets tumbling. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio