Stephen Hoadley
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
Questions raised over GCSB review
A senior government official has been called in to review the Government Communications Security Bureau, following the illegal surveillance of Kim Dotcom. Audio
GCSB's role in Dotcom investigation likely to stay secret
A specialist in international relations says it is unlikely the public will ever get to hear the full story of what the spy agency, the Government Communications Security Bureau, did to help American… Audio
Govt to make final decision on Afghanistan withdrawal date
The Cabinet is expected to make a final decision about when New Zealand troops will withdraw from Afghanistan today. Audio
Defence force staff find out today if they still have jobs
Hundreds of defence force staff will today be told to hang up their uniforms, as the military cuts its force by 10 percent. Audio
Ideas for 27 July 2008
How much say should a nation's citizens have in the shaping of their country's foreign policy? Audio