World Politics
James Kimmel Jr. on revenge politics
Revenge is front and center in American politics as the world witnesses the bitter break up of Elon Musk and US President Trump. Revenge is an addiction says Dr. James Kimmel Jr who knows the impulse… Audio
Bolsonaro denies orchestrating Brazil coup
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denied that he led an attempt to overthrow the government after losing the 2022 election.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Audio
Law professor on sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers
The government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers… Audio
'Extremely unhelpful': US criticises allies as NZ bans two Israeli ministers
Winston Peters says the pair 'actively undermine peace and security', but the US has called the sanctions "extremely unhelpful". Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, government ministers will be arriving at Fieldays on mass as the country looks to the agricultural sector to drive the economy over the next year, Federated Farmers believe this… Audio
Protests continue in LA
It is now the fourth day of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Los Angeles. Correspondents Philip Crowther and Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US govt challenged over troop deployment in LA
The US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been challenged by lawmakers in Washington DC after President Donald Trump doubled the number of troops in Los Angeles, having deployed 700 Marines and… Audio
NZ imposes sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers
New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Norway in imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers for inciting violence and human rights abuses in Gaza. Otago… Audio
Concerned about your Tesla shares? You're not alone
Local investors are seeing the fallout of the US President's dispute with former BFF Elon Musk on the stock market.
Harvard's bonfire could be NZ's foreign exchange
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students.
America's foreign student fiasco
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students. Audio
UK, NZ and others sanction Israeli far-right ministers over Gaza comments
Allied countries imposed sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over "their repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities", the UK's foreign ministry said.
RFK Jr removes entire panel of CDC's vaccine experts
The US Health and Human Services Secretary said the group was "plagued with conflicts of interest."
Trump deploys 700 Marines to LA, backs arrest of California governor
Marines are usually only deployed domestically for major events such as Hurricane Katrina and the 11 September attacks.
Dr Phil on the ground with ICE during controversial immigration raids
As federal agents prepared to fan out in Los Angeles, they were greeted by a familiar face.
Trump says arresting California governor would be 'a great thing'
The governor blamed Trump for inflaming an already tense situation in Los Angeles by sending in National Guard troops. Audio
Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaches Israeli port
The move prevents the dozen activists on board including the Swedish campaigner from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory. Audio
Greens call on govt to condemn Gaza-bound ship capture
The Green Party is calling on the government to condemn the capture of a civilian yacht carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Co-leader Marama Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
