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USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk. Audio
'People are being pushed out': Overseas warning about 'digital nomads'
Spain introduced a 'digital nomad' visa in 2023 to boost the economy, but over-tourism has sparked backlash from locals. Audio
Bus lane camera clocks up $220k in fines in just over a month
Nearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confusing'. Audio
Rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
A New Zealander based in California and displaced by wildfires is backing changes to visitor visas in NZ. Julz Tocker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Digital nomad' visa change already getting overseas interest
Some Americans who've lost their homes in the LA fires are among those showing interest in the move, a business expert says. Audio
Govt outlines plans to stimulate economic growth
In his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talked about sending the signal that foreign investors would be "welcomed rather than treated as criminals" and the government would… Audio
PM Luxon on govt's plans for economic growth
Economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bus lane opposite Wellington Regional Hospital collects $220,000 in fines in just over a month
$220,000 has been pocketed in fines for the misuse of a bus lane opposite Wellington Regional Hospital - in just one month. Nick James reports. Audio
Green Party urges govt to stick to climate change agreement
The Green Party is urging the government to stick to an international climate change agreement and stay away from subsidising or underwriting fossil fuel exploration. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke… Audio
It just got slightly easier to retire
However, a couple will need an extra $1.1m for a comfortable city retirement, while in the provinces it will cost $446,000, a new report says.
Colombia accepts migrants after tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans for tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt loosens visitor visa rules to allow digital nomads
The government's move to loosen visitor visa rules has already piqued overseas interest - including from Americans who've lost their homes in the LA fires. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
NZ may cut funding to Kiribati
Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters high and dry. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hospitality sector calls for visa changes to attract staff
There aren't enough highly skilled hospitality workers in Aotearoa - and a shake-up is needed, industry players say.
Tasman District mayor on changes to visitor visa
The Tasman District, with its golden beaches and national parks, could be in line to get an influx of digital nomads. Tasman District Council mayor Tim King spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Colombia accepts migrants after Trump's tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans for tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions. Journalist Luke Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ welcomes digital nomads with changes to visitor visas
The finance minister Nicola Willis joins Nathan for her regular Tuesday talk where she talks about changes to the working visa to encourage digital natives to live and work in Aotearoa. Audio
Back to school is financially tough for many whanau
The principal at Carlton School in Whanganui, Gary Johnson, talks about the start of the school year being a tough time for many families and what it takes to get kids to class. Audio
Watch: Treaty Principles Bill day one - what we learned
Views ranged from it being an attempt to "oppress iwi Māori" to providing the chance to ease New Zealanders' anxiety over the Treaty. Audio
Cambridge exams on the rise as NCEA declines
A quarter of high schools in New Zealand now offer students alternative education qualifications, like Cambridge International, instead of the national school qualification NCEA level one. Audio
