Simon Marks
Zelensky to meet Putin in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday local time. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US and UK announce new trade deal
US President Donald Trump has announced that a trade deal has been agreed with the United Kingdom. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached, National is looking for new friends to… Audio
New Canadian PM Mark Carney visits White House
US President Donald Trump has met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, following last week's election in Canada that became focused on tariffs and American threats of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 2 May 2025
In today's episode, a massive cleanup is underway after yesterday's extreme weather hitting Wellington and Canterbury, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump… Audio
Trump advisor out after group chat blunder
U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump Administration. U.S Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Reports US and Ukraine on verge of signing minerals deal
The US and Ukraine could sign a framework minerals agreement as early as Thursday, following a breakthrough in months-long, contentious negotiations. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Trump's approval rating plummets as he marks 100 days in office
Wednesday marks a milestone in US politics - it is day 100 of Donald Trump's second presidency. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Lawyers claim US citizens deported to Honduras
Lawyers in the US claim three children aged two, four and seven, who are US citizens, have been deported along with their Honduran-born mothers. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin… Audio
Reports tariffs on China may be slashed
Wall Street has rallied amid reports that the White House is considering slashing tariffs on China to "de-escalate" the trade war. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Peace talks stall
The US Secretary of State says America may abandon peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in days if no progress is shown. US correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Susie Ferguson. 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
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
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 journalist releases more messages on Yemen bombing plans
The journalist who was accidentally added to a group-chat discussing US plans to bomb Yemen has released a series of unredacted text messages he was sent in the Signal thread. Washington D.C… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
On today's episode, the government wants bipartisan support to repeal and replace the RMA, we cross to the US to get the latest on yesterday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials… Audio
Senior Trump officials discuss bombing plans in group chat
The White House is in damage control following Tuesday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials discussed plans to bomb Yemen in a commercial group messaging app - and not only that -… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 March 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump says things are "very much on track" after a conversation a short time ago with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker… Audio
Trump says things 'on track' after call with Ukrainian President Zelesnky
Donald Trump says things are "very much on track" after a conversation a short time ago with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
On today's episode, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising, Labour says… Audio