Guyon Espiner
Barbara Edmonds
Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks to Guyon Espiner about the huge fiscal challenges ahead and whether it's time to life the super age. Plus, her heart-breaking yet inspiring backstory. Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui, the government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency… Audio
Former US Nat Security Advisor critical of NZ's nuclear stance
A former United States National Security Advisor is critical of New Zealand's nuclear free stance. John Bolton, who served under Donald Trump, commented on New Zealand's nuclear position as part of an… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 October 2024
On today's episode, the government says it's supporting Samoa to understand and mitigate the risks from the fuel leaking out of the Navy's HMNZS Manawanui which sank at the weekend after hitting the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
Mark Manson
Author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” Mark Manson, talks to Guyon about the potential upsides of AI therapy and the reasons so many Americans idolise Trump. Plus, he reveals how his life… Video, Audio
Phillip Morris heated tobacco device unable to be sold
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello's plan to encourage smokers to switch to Heated Tobacco Products has hit a major snag with the sole supplier Philip Morris forced to pull its IQOS device from… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio
'Most benefit' of tobacco tax cuts go to Philip Morris
Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said could damage health and… Audio
The lobbyists, the minister, and the mystery document
Where there's cigarette smoke there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of it. Audio
Antonia Watson
ANZ's Antonia Watson talks to Guyon about billion dollar bank profits, whether we're paying too much for our mortgages and why she thinks it's time for a Capital gains tax. Video, Audio
ANZ boss supports calls for Capital Gains Tax
The boss of New Zealand 's biggest bank has come out in favour of a Capital Gains Tax. ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson made the comments in an interview for a new season of the RNZ interview show… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 August
On today's episode, Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, the Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track… Audio
Author of documents pushing for tobacco tax cuts remains a mystery says Costello
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says the author of a document that she gave the Ministry of Health, outlining ideas for more favourable regulation for the tobacco industry, remains a mystery… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 August
On today's episode, Winstone Pulp International announced on Tuesday it will shut down its Tangiwai and Karioi sawmills amid skyrocketing power prices, causing more than 200 job losses, a leaked… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15th August
On today's episode, many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14th August
On today's episode, the government has told Te Arawhiti - the office for Maori Crown relations - to concentrate on Treaty Settlements and Taku-tai Moana applications. Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13th August 2024
On today's episode, The Government is introducing new obligations next year, requiring JobSeekers to reapply every six months and imposing sanctions like mandatory community work and money management… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 August
On today's episode, triathlete Hayden Wilde has won silver in the men's triathlon, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris, as well as talking to Hayden Wilde's proud grandparents, Guyon Espiner discusses… Audio