World Politics
Samoa's PM declares state of emergency after spate of power cuts
The main island has been plagued by blackouts since February.
Trump says 'there are methods' to get third term in office
"I'm not joking," the US President told reporters.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
On today's episode, the government says it's keeping all options open to shake up the supermarket sector, UN organisations are pleading for more aid and ground support in Myanmar following Friday's… Audio
Albanese expects 'one-on-one' tariff discussion with Trump
There are concerns Australia could be impacted by the looming escalation in the Trump administration's global trade war when it unveils the reciprocal tariffs on so-called "liberation day".
Turkey detains, deports BBC journalist over 'public order' threat amid protests
Turkish authorities deported a BBC News correspondent after detaining him for 17 hours and branding him a "threat to public order". Audio
Trump orders 'anti-American ideology' removed from Smithsonian
US President Donald Trump ordered that "improper, divisive or anti-American ideology" be removed.
Albanese vs Dutton: Australia's PM battle decades in the making
Analysis - Come May only one can be Australia's prime minister. Audio
Trump administration told to keep text records amid Yemen attack chat controversy
A federal judge made the ruling in a preservation lawsuit brought in the wake of the revelation that Cabinet officials were discussing war plans on Signal.
European leaders say now not the time to lift sanctions on Russia in message to Trump
Moscow said it would only agree to a US-brokered deal on ending fighting in the Black Sea if some sanctions were eased.
US plan to take over Greenland is 'serious', Vladimir Putin says
Russia considers US plans to annex Greenland "serious" and is worried the West could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts.
Anthony Albanese confirms 3 May election date
He has locked in a showdown with the Opposition over climate promises, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 March 2025
On today's episode, we speak to two Auckland Councillors after they voted to develop Eden Park as the city's main stadium, the Tauranga District Council is under fire over a coffee contract amid rate… Audio
Australia's PM expected to call election for 3 May
The stage is set for a potentially tumultuous first week on the campaign trail, with a cash rate decision by the Reserve Bank and US President Donald Trump's threat of more tariffs.
Washington told EU to brace for more tariffs before any talks, envoys say
Donald Trump's administration has already imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and plans an additional duty on car imports.
Musk's grandfather and the 1930s movement aiming to merge the US, Canada and Greenland
A movement that wanted to merge North America into one nation and extend its borders might sound incredibly familiar.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 March 2025
On today's episode, the journalist who was accidentally added to a group-chat discussing US plans to bomb Yemen has released a series of unredacted text messages, the Parole Board has ordered the… Audio
US security blunder prompts questions for NZ on intel sharing
Analysis - Can New Zealand and other Five Eyes members trust the US any longer, after top Trump officials accidentally shared military plans on a messaging app that included a journalist? Audio
Journalist releases texts sent by US Defence Secretary about military operation
Details of airstrikes that would normally be closely guarded secrets were also discussed in the chat. Audio
Winston Peters stays mum over Washington DC meetings
The Foreign Minister is having one-on-one ministerial meetings ahead of making any public comment.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli detention
Hamdan Ballal was beaten and detained in Israeli-occupied West Bank according to several witnesses.
