Politics
TikTok: Security concern or victim of geopolitics?
TikTok is the social media app that feels like it is taking over the world, but can genuine security concerns be separated from the international politics? Audio
The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
Cook Islands PM on China deal: 'No need for NZ to sit in the room with us'
Mark Brown says NZ is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is expected to be signed next week.
Government backpedals on some automatic speed reversals
The new minister of transport has opened the door for public consultation on at least some of the speed limit changes the government said would be automatic. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet & Alan McElroy discuss the aftermath of Waitangi day, the state of public housing and why we don't have any… Audio
Te Whatu Ora boss Margie Apa resigns
Minister Simeon Brown says Health New Zealand's chief is leaving early in a "mutual agreement".
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025
In today's episode, locals are concerned about a meeting the Cook Islands Prime Minister is holding with China, and there are wider geopolitical concerns too; the founding chief executive of Health… Audio
Trump's Gaza plan not proposal but threat, says Islamic Federation
The US President's suggestion, which sparked enormous debate globally, has been labelled as a threat, not a proposal, by the Federation of Islamic Associations.
Deepsea mining in Cooks could cause significant friction
Dr Anna Powles is associate professor at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University, with a focus on geopolitics in the Pacific. She speaks to Chartotte about the geopolitical… Audio
Cook Island PM's trip to China causes tension
The leader of the opposition in the Cook Islands says the Prime Minister's lack of consultation about a visit and deal with China is concerning. Chartotte speaks to Teariki Heather, leader of the Cook… Audio
Fast-track regime opens, conveners for expert panels appointed
The government's fast-track infrastructure regime is underway, and it has appointed conveners to set up expert panels.
Trump to create religious office in White House
The US president has previously claimed that the Biden administration used the federal government to target Christians specifically.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025
On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement… Audio
USAID's dismantling leaves workers globally concerned for safety, futures
Over the last few days, thousands of contractors, including those who function as diplomats abroad, have been put on leave or locked out of critical agency systems, including those that alert them to…
Pōwhiri one of many Waitangi events, says Potaka
Politicians from the coalition government received a frosty reception at Waitangi this year, but Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says the pōwhiri that received so much attention was just one… Audio
Political panel
RNZ political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's political reporter Lillian Hanley spoke on this week's political panel. Audio
Maori Development Minister on protests at Waitangi
When National's Maori Development Minister stood to speak at Waitangi on Wednesday - he was met with protest. Normally, speaking on the paepae on behalf of the party would be the role of the Prime… Audio
The future of five eyes under Donald Trump's presidency
Does Donald Trump's presidency mean it's 'time-up" for the world's most powerful and far reaching spy group, Five Eyes? New Zealand needs to start asking that question, say experts, since it is the… Audio
Trump officials try to walk back President's Gaza comments
The Trump administration is scrambling to downplay comments made by the President about his intention for the US to "take over" the Gaza Strip. Despite the walk back, Donald Trump has doubled down on… Audio
Cook Islands-NZ relationship under strain
A significant strain is being placed on the New Zealand - Cook Islands relationship, over concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement with China draws near. Cook Islands Prime… Audio
