Politics
Trump announces tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into USA
US President Donald Trump has just announced 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imported into the US. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New polls show half think govt is going in wrong direction
New polling suggests half the country thinks the government is going in the wrong direction and that the economy will continue to deteriorate. Political scientist at Victoria University associate… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 February 2025
On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour has hit back at the Prime Minister's criticism of his support for Philip Polkinghorne who was later charged and then acquitted of murdering his wife… Audio
Two new polls puts left bloc in the lead
Two political polls out on Monday show the left bloc has the numbers to form a government if an election was held today.
Cook Islanders keen to know what's in deal with China
Cook Islanders want to know what's in the deal with China that the nation's Prime Minister is set to sign this week. Caleb Fotheringham has more. Audio
Centre-left ahead of govt in latest polls
Both the 1News-Verian and the Taxpayers' Union-Curia new political polls have the parliamentary centre-left now narrowly ahead of its rivals. Taxpayers' Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke… Audio
PM Luxon on ACT leader's letter in support of Polkinghorne
ACT Party leader David Seymour has hit back at the Prime Minister's criticism of his support for Philip Polkinghorne who was later charged and then acquitted of murdering his wife. Prime Minister… Audio
Concerns Trump's comments on Gaza impacted ceasefire
The ceasefire in Gaza between Hamas and Israel appears to be teetering. The militant group says it's not releasing any more hostages until Israel complies with the agreement. Meanwhile, US President… Audio
ACT leader David Seymour under fire over Polkinghorne letter
ACT leader David Seymour wrote a letter of support for Philip Polkinghorne during the police's investigation into his wife's death in April 2022. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New Chief Victim's Advisor hits out at ACT party
The government's new Chief Victims Advisor has hit out at ACT leader David Seymour over his handling of two criminal cases, saying he was wrong and out of line. Political reporter Anneke Smith has… Audio
Whakatāne mayor on health services in region
For the past six months, the Whakatāne mayor, Victor Luca, has been organising a conference with top health experts, aiming to pressure politicians to improve health services. Luca spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Seymour defends letter to police about Polkinghorne
ACT leader David Seymour has called the Prime Minister ill-advised for criticising his support for Philip Polkinghorne. In 2022, the Epsom MP wrote a 1012-word letter to police, saying Polkinghorne… Audio
Finance minister Nicola Willis explains new visa scheme
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Nathan about the new visa scheme and who they will bring in Audio
Pacific Diplomacy - The China effect and can NZ do better?
It's all happening in the Pacific. New Zealand and Kiribati are currently engaged in diplomatic disputes over foreign aid and the island nation's ties to China. Audio
Opposition concerned by diplomatic row with Cook Islands
Chris Hipkins is worried about the "rapidly deteriorating relationship" between the government and the Cook Islands.
Another bad poll for the Government
A fresh poll shows the coalition would be thrown out if an election was held today, with the left bloc holding just enough support to form a government. Audio
State-linked Russian cyber spies increasingly targeting NZ orgs
Almost 350 cyber attacks in the year to July 2024 had the potential to be nationally significant, the National Cyber Security Centre says. Audio
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Maddy Burgess Smith (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson & Maddy Burgess Smith hear from Hamish a resident of Palmerston North's Savage Crescent. He shares his thoughts on the social housing… Audio
Seymour hits back at PM over Polkinghorne letter
The ACT leader says the police website made it clear people could talk or write to their MP if they feel they are not being treated fairly. Audio
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Maddy Burgess Smith (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson & Maddy Burgess Smith discuss: the new school lunches programme & changes to the residency by investment visa. Audio
