Stephen Hoadley
Expert on Government's decision to send personnel to Red Sea
The Government's insisting it is in the country's best interests to deploy defence force personnel to help target the Houthi fighters attacking ships in the Red Sea.
Prime minister Christopher Luxon… Audio
The long legacy of Henry Kissinger
The American diplomat and politician Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. The former secretary of state and national security advisor to Richard Nixon leaves behind a polarizing legacy. He had… Audio
The Week in Detail: West Coast's blue flip and hazing rituals
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Israel v Hamas: The war without end
Why do experts have very little hope for a peaceful solution in the Middle East? Audio
The Week in Detail: Cluster bombs, Whakaari, and Fukushima waste
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The outrage over a brutal weapon of war
The US is sending cluster bombs to Ukraine in a move it hopes will shorten the war – how do they work, and why has the move prompted an uproar from human rights workers? Audio
Direct challenge to Putin
A direct challenge from Russia's Wagner fighters to Vladimir Putin is showing the cracks in the President's authority.
An extraordinary escalation saw mercenaries seize two major Russian cities and… Audio
Ukranine invasion: Mahuta to take part in NATO meeting
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is to take part in a NATO Foreign Ministers virtual meeting tomorrow morning.
As well as NATO members , Sweden, Finland, Georgia, Australia, Korea, and Japan will also… Audio
Truce between Israel and Hamas takes effect
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is now in effect - after fighting that's left hundreds dead, most of them Palestinians. Egypt brokered the ceasefire and an Israeli statement describes it as… Audio
NZ Hong Kong expats furious over extradition law
In this episode of Voices; we hear local reactions to a controversial new extradition bill in Hong Kong with mainland China that's been suspended - for now. Audio
Brexit deadlock: No decision
The Brexit deadlock continues, with MPs rejecting all four proposals for leaving the EU. So the question is, what happens now? A new deal, an extension to decide, or a no-deal Brexit? Audio
What's up in the UK? An explainer on the latest resignations
The UK government is in disarray after British foreign secretary Boris Johnson quit, accusing the Prime Minister of suffocating the the Brexit dream. What does this mean for the deal and for the… Audio
Presidential visit expected to yield more aid for Pacific
Taiwan's supporters in the Pacific region can expect some significant new aid announcements during a visit later this month by the Taiwanese president Tsai Ing Wen. Audio
Guam Governor calls for calm amid North Korea strike reports
The Governor of Guam has told people there to remain calm amid reports North Korea is examining a plan to strike the US territory. Audio
Protests over Trumps immigration ban have spread
Protests over President Trump's immigration ban have spread around the world and there are calls for the Queen to cancel her meeting with him. Audio
Super Tuesday
Political scientist Stephen Hoadley talks about the US primary presidential election event that culminates in Super Tuesday. Audio
How much influence does Australian have on us?
Professor Stephen Hoadley discusses our relationship with Australia specifically on the immigration front. Audio
Academic says Chinese rivalry gives Nauru leverage
Rivalry between China and Taiwan for influence in the region could stiffen Nauru's resistance to pressure from New Zealand and Australia over an alleged breakdown in democracy on the island. Audio
Capture of Fiji peacekeepers 'unprecedented event'
A NZ-based professor says 45 Fijian peacekeepers being held by Syrian rebels are being used as bargaining chips in an unprecedented challenge. Audio
Are NZers in Australia getting a fair deal?
More now on the issue of welfare funding for New Zealanders living in Australia. Audio