Politics
Joe Biden withdraws from presidential race
Kamala Harris says she intends to do everything she can to earn and win the Democratic nomination, following Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for re-election. New York correspondent Mitch McCann… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22 July
On today's episode, US president Joe Biden has pulled out of the race to become president, which leaves the Democrats looking for a new candidate to take on Donald Trump in November, we hear from US… Audio
Who is Kamala Harris, the VP who Biden is backing for president?
Harris has finally reached a position she has long sought, but her journey has been fraught and full of difficult questions.
Biden endorses Kamala Harris after dropping out of race
US president Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris after he dropped out of the US presidential race. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Former Republican congressional candidate on Biden dropping out
The news of Joe Biden's decision to stand aside is ricocheting around the United States. Former US republican congressional candidate, and now a radio host in Pennsylvania, Lenny McAllister spoke to… Audio
Democratic strategist on Biden stepping down from presidential race
US president Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the presidential race. Democratic Party Strategist Mary Anne Marsh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Analysis: Biden drops out of presidential race
US president Joe Biden is stepping down from the presidential race, he made the announcement via social media site, X. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Explainer - Biden will step aside in the 2024 race. What happens next?
The US is now in uncharted territory after Biden's withdrawal from the presidential election race.
US President Joe Biden pulls out of presidential race
US president Joe Biden has pulled out of the race to become president, which leaves the Democrats looking for a new candidate to take on Donald Trump in November. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to… Audio
Te Pāti Māori MP diagnosed with kidney disease, to take leave
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has been diagnosed with kidney disease and will be taking leave from Parliament.
Director's resignation loss to Pharmac, Māori health advocate says
A Māori health advocate says the resignation of a Pharmac director is a loss to the drug-buying agency.
Mediawatch for 21 July 2024
Mediawatch looks at what our media made of the government's new emissions plan - and how best to cover global climate change without pumping up people's despair. Audio
"Plans on top of plans": Being parliament’s scheduler
Ever wanted a job that combines a very public tight-rope walk with solving fiendish puzzles? Helping The Leader of the House wrangle Parliament’s Order Paper is just the thing. Audio
Former Olympic champion Mahé Drysdale to become new Tauranga mayor
Only one of the six candidates from the council sacked by the government in 2021 has returned to council.
Children's Minister unveils pilot boot camp in Palmerston North
The Children's Minister has unveiled the facility where the government's military style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
Chuck D: "We are in the war of art not the art of war"
Pioneering rapper Chuck D inspired a wave of Hip hop through his social and political commentary in Public Enemy. Maggie Tweedie speaks to Chuck D about his surprising passion for pilates, his many… Audio
How to be a Citizen - breaking rules to fix them
Societies have rules to stop them from descending into chaos - at least that's what Constitutional scholar Cindy Skach used to believe. Her career was spent advising governments and writing… Audio
Acting PM David Seymour: outage's effect on government systems
The acting Prime Minister, David Seymour, has been briefed by officials throughout the evening on the outage, with initial concerns over government systems in particular. Audio
Tauranga election: A guide for voters
Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years on Saturday.
Week in Politics: Former Green MP will be a media target
Analysis - Peter Wilson goes over the week in politics, including the Greens' latest controversy, the fight between David Seymour and Te Pāti Māori, and the attempted Trump assassination.
