Kate Fisher
US stocks volatile as Trump winds back tariffs
US stocks are handing back some of their historic gains from Thursday as Wall Street weighs a global trade war that has cooled in temperature, but is still threatening the economy. Washington DC… Audio
Trump hits China with 125 percent tariff, others paused
Donald Trump announced he is pausing and lowering reciprocal tariffs on some nations, not including China - which he has raised to 125 percent. Washington correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Paddy… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
On today's episode, the country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean, while global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and… Audio
Uncertainty remains in global stock markets over looming tariffs
Global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and down as uncertainty remains over looming trade tariffs. Washington D.C. correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Trump remains defiant despite tariff backlash
President Donald Trump is remaining defiant after the unveiling of yesterday's global tariffs. Washington D.C. correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
US and Canada go tit for tat on tariffs in trade war
The US has imposed 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian goods except energy generation, which has a 10 percent tariff. In response, Canada has slapped a 25 percent tariff on almost $190 billion worth of… Audio
Canada, Mexico and China vow to retaliate to US tariffs
Canada, Mexico and China have confirmed they will retaliate after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on the three countries. Correspondent in Washington D.C Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Tech stocks rebound slightly after DeepSeek shock
Tech stocks have rebounded slightly overnight after the emergence of a new Chinese AI, DeepSeek, ruffled feathers in the industry. Washington DC Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th January
On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal… Audio
Canada reacts to Trudeau's resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as his party's leader after nine years in the top job. Correspondant Kate Fisher talked to Morning Report's Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira about the reaction… Audio
Police in New York continue to search for man who shot CEO
Police in New York are still searching for a suspect who shot and killed the CEO of America's largest health insurance company. US correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Abortion rights not the big issue expected during US election
Abortion rights were touted as a major issue in this year's US election, with Democrats campaigning that Vice President Kamala Harris was needed to protect them, and measures on the ballot in ten… Audio
Harris yet to speak, Trump delivers victory speech
Donald Trump delivered an early victory speech to supporters in Florida, moments after the key swing state of Pennsylvania was called in his favour. Correspondent Kate Fisher spent the night at… Audio
Democrat supporters in Washington DC
Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Lisa Owen from a bookshop and restaurant called Busboys and Poets with Democrat supporters in Washington DC. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 September 2024
On today's episode, RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford unpacks the latest GDP figures; the US responds to synchonised explosions in Lebanon; MPs debate last minute changes to the Government's gang… Audio
US respond to Lebanon attacks
A second wave of synchonised explosions in Lebanon overnight is escalating tensions in the Middle East, and increasing pressure on the U.S for its role in Israel/Gaza ceasefire talks. Walkie-talkies… Audio
Hearing into Titan submarine gets underway
A US Coast Guard hearing has begun into the failure of OceanGate's Titan submarine, which imploded with five people onboard last year. Our correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August
On today's episode, Dana Johannsen brings us the latest from the Paris Olympics, and we hear from New Zealand's newest gold medallist Finn Butcher. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as… Audio
Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as running mate
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as Kamala Harris' running mate. The former high school teacher was selected from a two-man shortlist between he and Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro… Audio