World
Wall Street plunges as Trump tariffs rout dollar
Global stocks slumped, government bonds jumped and safe-haven gold touched a record high.
Myth Takes: Ruins
Classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson takes Nights on a virtual tour of the Colosseum, the Parthenon, and the Pantheon. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump has announced tariffs on goods imported into the US, and New Zealand goods have not been spared, the top of the South Island is bracing for heavy rain as an… Audio
Top Gun to Batman: A look back at Val Kilmer's best roles
In a career spanning decades, Val Kilmer took on supporting and leading roles spanning from Batman to Doc Holliday.
Shingles vaccine linked to reduction in dementia diagnoses, study finds
Scientists may have produced the strongest evidence yet that the shingles vaccine is linked to reduced dementia risk.
Canada vows to respond to US over tariffs
Canada has vowed to respond with retaliatory tariffs if President Donald Trump slaps additional levies on Canadian goods as part of his "Liberation Day" tariff announcement. Globe and Mail senior… Audio
Trump set to announce raft of global tariffs
Thursday is "Liberation Day", a day US President Donald Trump describes as "Making America Wealthy Again" through the announcement of a raft of global tariffs. Correspondent in Washington DC Simon… Audio
World braces for Trump's tariffs on 'Liberation Day'
The United States has awoken to what's been dubbed "Liberation Day" and the rest of the world is holding its collective breath. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
EU bracing for Trump's tariffs
The European Union is bracing for President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, but says it has a strong plan to retaliate. Correspondent in Brussels Jack Parrock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US: Liberation Day sees the world watching, waiting
It's tariff day in the USA, Katherine Firkin looks at how President Trump's policy will be greeted both internationally and domestically. Audio
Israel continues to bomb Gaza, executing aid workers
Israel continues operations in Gaza with accusations of execution style killings and mass land grabs - Alex Baird reports from Doha Audio
US senator speaks for 24 hours to protest Trump's tariffs
Democrat Cory Booker has been speaking since midday on Tuesday, and has broken the record for longest speech set in 1957. Washington DC correspondent Josh Gerstein spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 April 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us for his weekly chat, US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's… Audio
Dead fraudster's victims win pay out in final chapter
Caddick left investors $25 million out-of-pocket through their self-managed superannuation funds.
Russia says it cannot accept US proposals on Ukraine 'in current form'
Moscow's rebuff suggests US-Russia talks on Ukraine had stalled.
US seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione over CEO's killing
Brian Thompson's murder brought to the surface deep public frustration with the lucrative US commercial health care system. Audio
US prosecutors seeking death penalty for Luigi Mangione
US prosecutors have been directed to seek the death penalty for the man accused of gunning down a health insurance CEO in Manhattan last year. US correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…High-stakes elections taking place in US
There are some high-stakes elections taking place in the US on Wednesday, believed to be the first real test for Donald Trump since he took office in January. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks… Audio
World markets nervously await Trump's 'Liberation Day'
Markets across the world are nervously awaiting President Trump's tariff announcements. Financial Times Breaking News Reporter Peter Wells spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Australia on stand by for US tariffs
Australia gears up for Trump's tariffs, Pam Corkery updates us from Brisbane. Audio
