World Politics
Man arrested over Liverpool parade crash to appear in court
United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how the man arrested over the Liverpool parade crash is due to appear in court, how packets of Haribo lollies are being recalled in… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025
In today's episode, Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy, Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray… Audio
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appeals court ruling
The ruling came a day after a trade court had ruled the US President had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties.
Israel accepts new US proposal for ceasefire with Hamas- Israeli official
Meanwhile, Hamas said it "was reviewing the new [US envoy Steve] Witkoff proposal".
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture, comments the… Audio
Immigration Minister under fire over India comments
Comments the immigration minister made likening unsolicited emails from Indians to spam has prompted criticism from the Indian community - labelling it illmannered and inapropriate. President of the… Audio
Germany to help make long-range missiles for Ukraine
Germany has told Volodymyr Zelensky that it will help make long-range missiles to defend Ukraine from Russia. Journalist Shannon Redstall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump warns Putin he's 'playing with fire'
The US president is considering new sanctions on Moscow as he vents his fury.
Early election called in Samoa
Samoa will go to the polls almost a year earlier than scheduled, with Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa calling a snap election. RNZ Pacific reporter Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
King Charles expresses love for Canada as Trump looms
In a speech, Charles made no direct reference to the US President who has mused about Canada becoming the 51st US state.
King Charles delivers speech written by Canadian PM
King Charles has opened the Canadian parliamentary session delivering a speech written by Prime Minster Mark Carney. The Globe and Mail senior parliamentary reporter Steven Chase spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Samoans to head to the polls as govt calls early election
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trump blasts Putin over heavy drone attack on Ukraine
Russia has conducted its heaviest attack on Ukraine using drones alone, with the Ukrainian air force saying 355 drones were launched against the country on Monday, killing 10. US correspondent Toni… Audio
King Charles arrives in Canada
King Charles has arrived in Canada, his first visit to the country as its head of state. Majesty Magazine correspondent Lynne Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump's South African spotlight
Donald Trump's claims of a white genocide in South Africa betray the influence of his billionaire expat friends, including Elon Musk Audio
Claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa
South African journalist, academic, fact-checker, and author of the 2022 book Farm killings in South Africa Nechama Brodie joins Nights to examine white genocide claims from US President Donald Trump.
…Harvard University student from New Zealand fears he will not be able to finish his degree
Koan Hemana, who won a scholarship to Harvard, told Midday Report he was trying to remain calm and be optimistic. Audio
NZer studying at Harvard on Trump's crackdown
The US President Donald Trump says he wants the "names and countries" of every international student enrolled at Harvard University. Koan Hemana won a scholarship to Harvard and is in his third year… Audio
Judge blocks Trump's mass federal layoffs, White House appeals
The White House has appealed a judge's block on mass layoffs by federal agencies, a key piece of Trump's plan to downsize the government.
White House slashes National Security Council staff in dramatic restructuring
The restructuring is expected to reduce the agency's influence, transforming it from a powerful policymaking body into a small organisation focused more on implementing the president's agenda than on…
