World Politics
Choosing sides in the battle for influence in the Pacific
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence.
Geopolitical games in the South Pacific
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence. Audio
The Panel with David Farrar & Claire Amos (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Farrar & Claire Amos discuss: a fast tracked plan to mine sand at Bream Bay and the conception starts at erection bill in the USA. Plus - do… Audio
The Panel with David Farrar & Claire Amos (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Farrar & Claire Amos discuss: the Salvation Army's 2024 State Of The Nation report, and where NZ fits in the global picture post Trump. David… Audio
Trump meets Jordan's king amid tensions over Gaza plan
The US president has expressed increasing impatience with Arab leaders who see his ideas on Gaza as unworkable.
The Panel with Cindy Mitchner & Mike Williams (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchner & Mike Williams discuss two new political polls out yesterday which showed the left block has the numbers to form a government if an… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Sales for Tesla's most popular car plunge 80% in New Zealand
A research firm says plummeting sales in New Zealand have nothing to do with its chief executive's polarising views - but some local graffiti shows a different view. Audio
Cook Islands' diplomatic snub tests relationship with NZ
A snub by the Cook Islands prime minister will be watched by any nations keen to see how deep New Zealand's partnerships in the region really are, an expert on geopolitics in the Pacific says. Audio
Trump's bid for economic self-sufficiency harder than it seems, history shows
In a global market that relies on international trade, is it possible to be totally self-sufficient?
'Very good talks': Trump calls Putin over Ukraine
Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine but not yet set out in public how he would do so.
Christchurch man says family in Gaza will never leave
A Christchurch man who lost 55 relatives in three Israeli airstrikes on Gaza says his remaining family will never leave, despite a US proposal to remove them. Audio
Israel condemns frail appearance of released hostages
The scenes during Saturday's hostage handover have drawn condemnation from Israel, as the government described the scenes as "shocking". Audio
Trump's 'God squad' holds increasing sway at White House
Analysis - Donald Trump said at his inauguration that he had been "saved by God." Now he appears to be returning the favour with an increasingly conservative, religious focus in his second term as US…
Trump moves to fire Archivist of the United States
President Donald Trump dismissed Colleen Shogan, the Archivist of the United States, the director of the presidential personnel office said.
Trump supports AUKUS pact - US defence secretary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump supported the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal after Australia confirmed its first US$500 million payment under the defence pact. Audio
Tariffs, growth and unemployment: Liam Dann
What are tariffs and how will they affect New Zealand? New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann unpack what's on the economic horizon. Audio
The fallout of Trump's controversial Gaza plan
The US president has doubled down on his controversial plan to resettle Palestinians - after administration officials suggested any relocation would be temporary. Audio
Global stocks mostly climb as trade fears ease
While the stock market remains concerned about US President Donald Trump's trade policy, it has been less impactful than feared so far, an analyst says.
Greenland government party plans independence vote
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "get" the strategically significant island.
