Simon Marks
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 October 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has returned from the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa declaring the Pacific faces severe challenges from natural disasters, Former President… Audio
Trump distances himself from racist remarks at New York rally
Former President Donald Trump has distanced himself from what have been described as "vulgar, racist remarks" made at his Madison Square Garden rally in New York. Washington DC correspondent Simon… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th October
On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio
Twelve days to go until US election
With just twelve days until the United States elects its new president, the candidates have intensified their attacks on one another. Washington D.C Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Harris and Trump try to reach voters as polling day nears
With less than three weeks to go until the US presidential election, polls suggest the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could not be closer and both candidates have been trying to reach out… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 October 2024
On today's episode, the leader of the opposition, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says the threshold for intervention at the Wellington City Council hasn't been met yet, the number of beneficiaries being… Audio
Three weeks to go until US election
It is three weeks until Americans go to the polls to choose a new President. Both candidates are on the road again, with Donald Trump today participating in a Fox News Town Hall addressing an audience… Audio
US presidential nominees battling it out in Pennsylvania
The US presidential nominees are battling it out in Pennsylvania today. Audio
Polls show no clear winner after VP debate
CNN polls show there was no clear winner in the Vice-presidential debate between Republican candidate JD Vance and the Democrat's Tim Walz. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US pledges support for Israel as Iran launches missiles
The US has pledged support to Israel after Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 August
On today's episode, the mayors of Taupō and Ruapehu are feeling hopeful after a meeting with central government about the impending mill closures in their regions, Kamala Harris is set to formally… Audio
Kamala Harris to accept Democratic nomination
Kamala Harris is set to formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Barack and Michelle Obama speak at DNC
Two of the Democratic Party's most popular figures, the former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have used their star power to throw their support behind Kamala Harris. Correspondent at the… Audio
Democratic National Convention kicks-off in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention is kicking off in Chicago where Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will be confirmed as the party's candidates. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin… Audio
US: Kamala Harris makes first speech since Biden steps down
It's been a day since President Joe Biden ended his run for a second term as President, correspondent Simon Marks fills us in on a monumental day in US history. Audio
Latest on Biden's decision to quit
Kathryn speaks to US correspondent Simon Marks for an update on the latest news around President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election at the US election on November 5. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22 July
On today's episode, US president Joe Biden has pulled out of the race to become president, which leaves the Democrats looking for a new candidate to take on Donald Trump in November, we hear from US… Audio
Biden endorses Kamala Harris after dropping out of race
US president Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris after he dropped out of the US presidential race. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Analysis: Biden drops out of presidential race
US president Joe Biden is stepping down from the presidential race, he made the announcement via social media site, X. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US President Joe Biden pulls out of presidential race
US president Joe Biden has pulled out of the race to become president, which leaves the Democrats looking for a new candidate to take on Donald Trump in November. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to… Audio