Politics
The art of tiptoeing around Trump
In Donald Trump's firing line, foreign leaders decide whether to butter up or shout back. Audio
'Enough is enough': Christchurch school wants to ditch school lunch provider
Last week, the school was delivered 600 meals that arrived "completely frozen".
Foreign Minister Winston Peters to meet Trump administration
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington DC ahead of his first face to face meeting with the new administration, a meeting with his counterpart Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Winston… Audio
Lunch that burnt student heated in package not meant for commercial use
The food safety authority says it was meant for domestic use.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has arrived in Washington DC, where he will meet with his US counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other officials, a fourteen-year-old… Audio
'We'll keep our nerve': Peters readies for sitdown with Rubio
The Foreign Minister is keeping his cool in the US ahead of the main event.
Peters' latest rodeo may become his bumpiest yet
Analysis - The Foreign Minister's trip to Washington comes at a time of global volatility, where rules seem to be constantly changing. Audio
Winston Peters arrives in Washington DC ahead of talks
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has arrived in Washington DC, where he will meet with his US counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other officials. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to… Audio
Political commentators Ben Thomas and Dale Husband
Dale Husband is a long-time broadcaster and Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
On today's episode, The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term, Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington… Audio
PM Luxon reaffirms NZ support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed New Zealand's support for Ukraine after a call with other leaders about the Coalition of the Willing partnership over the weekend. Josh Wineera, an… Audio
Trade Minister arrives in India aiming for free trade deal
The Trade and Investment Minister says he's aiming to complete a free trade deal with India by the end of the Parliamentary term. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrives in the US
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington DC this week meeting members of President Donald Trump's administration. Political reporter Lilian Hanley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM Luxon takes part in Coalition of the Willing call
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a call with other leaders of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. Audio
PM Luxon arrives in India to discuss free trade agreement
Christopher Luxon has kicked off his charm offensive in India with an agreement to launch free trade talks, a decade after the last effort stalled. Craig McCulloch reports from Delhi. Audio
Tokelau may hold third referendum on self-determination
Tokelau is gearing up for a potential third referendum on self-determination. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio
Seymour accuses school lunch programme critics of 'nitpicking'
The Associate Education Minister told Q+A the programme had "shown two sides of New Zealand". Video
Media pump up rumours of PM's possible demise
The PM's got plenty on his plate right now - the economy, health, housing, Trump, and school lunches. Now the media are also hinting he might not be in the top job for long - but based on very little.
Media question PM’s position, integrity initiative for media
The PM's got plenty on his plate right now, including media hinting his time is up in the top job. Is that true - or fair? Also: a new move to use the media to improve integrity in public life and… Audio
