Philip Crowther
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
Feud between President Trump and California Governor escalates as unrest continues in LA
Donald Trump has told reporters he thought it would be "great" if California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, was arrested for what he said was gross incompetence, amid the continuing unrest in Los… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 May 2025
In today's episode, smoke has billowed out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and it is black showing no Pope has been chosen, dozens of Indian and Pakistani civilians have been killed after… Audio
No Pope elected as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel
Smoke has billowed out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and it is black showing no Pope has been chosen. Philip Crowther from the Associated Press spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Conclave to select next Pope to begin in coming weeks
With the conclave set to begin in the next few weeks, the focus now shifts to who the next pontiff might be. Correspondent for the Associated Press Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Philip Crowther in Kyiv
Overnight there were signs the relationship between the US and Ukraine could be thawing slightly, AP International affliliate correspondent Philip Crowther is in Kyiv. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
On today's episode, the New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has told… Audio
US security adviser tells Ukraine to 'tone down the rhetoric'
White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has told Ukraine to "tone down the rhetoric" and sign a minerals deal. AP International Affiliate correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Philip Crowther on Trump Inauguration
Donald Trump has officially become the USA's new president. The ceremony was held in Washington a couple hours ago, where hundreds of people gathered to see the new president. Associated Press… Audio
Powerful winds forecast for LA as some fires still uncontained
The US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained. Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Fierce winds expected as fire crews battle LA fires
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week. AP's International Affiliate correspondent Phillip… Audio
Los Angeles fires spread as more homes destroyed
Four wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles and at least 16 people have been killed so far, 11 in the Eaton fire, and five in the Palisades fire. AP's International Affiliate correspondent… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
Syria's interim Prime Minister vows to rebuild country
Syria's interim prime minister has vowed to rebuild the country but acknowledges the uphill battle ahead. AP correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US Election: The latest and what it means for New Zealand
After a campaign marked with heated rhetoric and quite stark ideological differences between the candidates, in the end, Donald Trump won decisively. Audio
Trump promises 'golden age of America' after election victory
Donald Trump has defeated Kamala Harris in the US presidential election, promising a "golden age of America" in his Florida victory speech. AP Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Hurricane Milton leaves trail of destruction in Florida
Hurricane Milton has torn through Florida, bringing tornadoes, floods, and storm surges. The AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
According to The American National Hurricane Centre Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida. Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to… Audio
Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida
There are huge lines of traffic in Florida, as residents try to flee ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton. Officials have warned of the threat to life posed by the category four storm as it heads… Audio
Final day of Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
It is the final day of the Republican National Convention, and former President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech. Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio