Politics
Hearing to take place on man wrongly deported to El Salvador
A hearing will get underway shortly in the US state of Maryland as President Donald Trump and the President of El Salvador say there's nothing they can do to return a mistakenly deported man back to… Audio
Labour on latest crime data
The latest data from the Crime and Victims Survey shows in the year to February this year, there were 34,000 fewer victims than in the year to October 2024. Labour police Spokesperson Ginny Andersen… Audio
'Infrastructure deficit': Chathams Islands destination of next regional summit
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones will take one of the largest delegations in recent years to the Chatham Islands. Audio
China open to Vietnam: Message from Xi Jinping amid tariff war
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is visiting countries in his region to position China as a stable partner for trade compared to the United States.
Government celebrates latest violent crime statistics, admits data is volatile
It says there's been a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics but the ministry says the numbers should be considered indicative only.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, trans researchers are disappointed by a new directive for Health New Zealand to stop using the term "pregnant people", the body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms… Audio
The NZ exports hit hardest by Trump's tariffs
From beef to wine to fruit and nuts, what's going to be hit hardest by tariffs?
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele visits the White House and refuses to release a man the US mistakenly deported to one of the Central American country's notorious mega prisons. Audio
Peters won't speak on 'domestic matters' while overseas
Winston Peters isn't commenting further on his criticism of the prime minister's "hysterical" language on trade. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on government's 'pregnant women' directive
The associate health minister, Casey Costello, has issued a directive to Health New Zealand to refer to "pregnant women" rather than "pregnant people". Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
…El Salvador President discusses mass deportations with Trump
The President of El Salvador met with Donald Trump in the White House after the nation has become the focus of the Trump administration's mass deportation operation. Washington correspondent Nick… Audio
Government decides to "turbo boost" tourism marketing
The government "turbo boosts" tourism marketing, holder of the purse strings, Nicola Willis talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
'Burden': Son's complex health needs leave family facing return to South Africa
The family's bid for residency has been declined because their non-verbal son suffers seizures and needs 24-hour care.
Government invests $13.5m to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing
The initial investment would focus on encouraging visitors from a number of specific countries.
Surge of interest in new 'golden visa'
Dozens of applications have been received since the introduction two weeks ago. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14 April 2025
In today's episode, the government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process, some principals are labelling a plan… Audio
Principal on potential axing of Kāhui Ako
Some principals are labelling a plan for the Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako scheme to be axed as "disastrous" for schools. Sacred Heart College principal Patrick Walsh spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 14 April 2025
On today's episode, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to comments from Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters criticising the PM for calling Trump's tariffs a trade war, the government is… Audio
Mainfreight on NZ's response to Trump's tariffs
Mainfreight managing director Don Braid is backing Winston Peters' call for New Zealand to calm down, as the trade landscape shifts rapidly thanks to Donald Trump's tariffs. Braid spoke to Ingrid… Audio
