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Talks Elon Musk's time in Trump's inner circle may be ending
United States correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen about how Trump's sweeping tariffs could hit the pockets of everyday Americans, how there are rumblings Elon Musk's time in Trump's inner… Audio
Tesla dealerships vandalised in backlash against Musk
Tesla dealerships are being vandalised, charging stations torched, and owners caught in the backlash over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to… Audio
The power of the tech bros - an emerging information oligarchy
UK-based technology journalist James Ball on the tech billionaires and their close relationships with the recently elected US President Donald Trump.
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US main foreign aid agency on chopping block
America's main foreign aid agency is the latest department on the chopping block in the Trump administration's overhaul of the federal government. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to… Audio
Summertime - and the living’s uneasy for media
Summertime - and the living is easy, the old Gerschwin song says. But he didn't have to keep Kiwis tuned in during the summer news drought. Meanwhile the outside world has changed a lot since… Audio
The app is back, but TikTok still isn't safe
The TikTok saga has raised questions of what your personal data is worth in a trade-off with money making opportunities. Audio
Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?
Analysis - The world's richest man appears to have a new goal: upend Europe, one government at a time, Rob Picheta writes.
Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way?
Analysis - It was not the start to 2025 that Keir Starmer wanted or expected, as Elon Musk engulfed his government in a very public fight.
Trump sides with Musk on visas, amid MAGA backlash
MAGA loyalists want to restrict immigration to the US, but Trump says he's "always been in favour" of controversial foreign worker visas.
Whether Boris Johnson is Attempting to Salvage His Political Career
If you put Kim Hill and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a room together - this is what you get. A fiery yet invigorating conversation about Johnson's political career and his new book Unlea… Audio
Tech: Musk's satellite text service gets off the ground
Technology commentator Juha Saarinen was in the US for the latest SpaceX Falcon 9 launch with Starlink satellites that'll be used for the One NZ space texting service. Audio
The battle for social media supremacy
Following the US election and a change of terms, users have left the social media platform X in droves. But that doesn't mean they're leaving social media altogether. Audio
Burying the Bird - is trashed Twitter facing extinction?
Twitter emerged as an important source of live updates, news and images during the Arab Spring more than a decade ago. Many in the media also joined the platform to share news and commentary with… Video, Audio
Burying the Bird - is trashed Twitter facing extinction?
Twitter emerged as an important source of live updates, news and images during the Arab Spring more than a decade ago. Many in the media also joined the platform to share news and commentary with…
Video, AudioMusk says his SpaceX shares could have funded taking Tesla private
Elon Musk told jurors on Monday he was sure he had locked up financial support from Saudi investors in 2018.
Twitter users vote for Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter
The votes are in - Twitter users want Elon Musk to step down as chief executive.
On Monday afternoon, the platform's controversial owner created a Twitter poll asking whether he should "step down as… Audio
Turning a more sceptical eye on the tech titans
For years, Silicon Valley's stars have been able to drum up positive media headlines with their visions of a future tech utopia. In 2022, several of them ran into the hard wall of reality. Audio
Turning a more sceptical eye on the tech titans
For years, Silicon Valley's stars have been able to drum up positive media headlines with their visions of a future tech utopia. In 2022, several of them ran into the hard wall of reality.
AudioMusk cashes out another $3.6 b in Tesla stock - Reuters
Tesla boss Elon Musk has disclosed another $3.6b in stock sales, taking his total near $40b this year and frustrating investors as the company's shares wallow at two-year lows.
Tech: What's really going on at Twitter HQ?
Tech commentator Paul Matthews joins Susie to talk about the latest developments at Twitter since Elon Musk took over. Things are looking increasingly dire economically for 2023, so why is the tech… Audio
