Politics
US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, adding pressure for peace deal
The suspension followed a halt this week to US military aid to Kyiv.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
On today's episode, the trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations, the CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped… Audio
Simeon Brown appointed oil and gas lobbyist to energy savings board
Government minister Simeon Brown appointed a prominent oil and gas lobbyist to an energy savings board against official advice, documents released to RNZ show. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise… Audio
US stops sharing intelligence with Ukraine
The CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine. The BBC's correspondent in Kyiv James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US - Canada trade war in full swing
The trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations. Globe and Mail journalist Steven Chase spoke to Corin Dann. 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
Sepuloni calls for action from education minister over lunches
Carmel Sepuloni talks the week in politics from Labour's perspective Audio
Education Minister's school lunches meeting with Seymour delayed - again
The Education Minister and the Associate Education Minister have once again had to reschedule a meeting to discuss the school lunch programme, due to a diary clash.
Adrian Orr resigns as head of Reserve Bank
Reserve Bank Board chair Neil Quigley said governor Adrian Orr has made a personal decision to step away and he has full confidence in him. Audio
ExportNZ speaks on how trade war could affect NZ exporters
Donald Trump has kicked off a trade war with Mexico, Canada and China - sending world markets plunging. Executive Director of ExportNZ Joshua Tan spoke to Lisa Owen on how this could affect New… Audio
Govt responds to Trump's trade war
Keep cool, keep calm, don't panic. That's the message from the government as Donald Trump kicks off a trade war with Mexico, Canada and China - sending world markets plunging. Prime Minister… Audio
'Socialist manifesto': Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal
The former ACT leader says the Tribunal is creating "endless numbers of grievances" and "I don't want to be part of it".
Kiwis advised not to look at kiwisaver as Trump enacts tariffs
It's still not clear how much of a hit New Zealand will take from the tariff war, which got well and truly underway today. Mr Trump has enacted tough tariffs on the US's largest trading partners -… Audio
Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal
Richard Prebble has resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal less than five months after his controversial appointment. The former Labour Minister, who later joined ACT, said the Tribunal's interpretation… Audio
Horowhenua councillor working remotely from Scotland
It's work from home on steriods; A chas apparently been doing his job remotely from about 18,000 kilometres away in Scotland, for the past four months. Waiopehu ward councillor Rogan Boyle has been… Audio
School lunch political fiasco leaves Luxon with headache
Analysis - It's increasingly clear after exchanges between Erica Stanford and David Seymour, via the media, that all is not well. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 March 2025
In today's episode, a trade war between the US and some of its closest trading partners has erupted - causing stock markets to plummet and raising fears it could contribute to a crash in the global… Audio
Nurse practitioner training placements at GP clinics to double
Of the 180 placements available next year, 120 will be in primary care.
Trade war between US and trading partners begins
A trade war between the US and some of its closest trading partners has erupted - causing stock markets to plummet and raising fears it could contribute to a crash in the global economy. Tim Groser… Audio