Politics
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
Govt Ministers lobbied by infant formula companies
An RNZ investigation has found senior ministers were extensively lobbied by a handful of infant formula companies in the months leading up to the government deciding to ditch tougher rules for how… Audio
Te Pāti Māori to hold independent hearing over haka
Te Pāti Māori will hold their own "alternative independent hearing" at Parliament next month, so people can understand "what it is to be Māori and to have tikanga in this place." Political reporter… 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
Carmel Sepuloni on govt health targets, road cones
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni talks health wait times, road cones and a rise in the minimum wage. Audio
'Serious' consequences for not attending Privileges Committee hearings - chair
Te Pāti Māori says it'll hold its own hearing on tikanga, following complaints about a haka in Parliament.
'Awful April' dominating headlines in the UK
United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about 'Awful April' dominating headlines in the UK, the cast of four new Beatles movies being revealed and an eight-year-old girl managing… Audio
Nelson woman waited over a year to get first appointment
A woman who was referred to Nelson Hospital's gynaecology department waited more than a year to get a first appointment and by then she was so desperate she'd already gone private. Health New Zealand… Audio
Climate change is a real financial risk, Super Fund managers say
The managers of the New Zealand Super Fund say they apply a climate lens to every activity. Audio
Planned health and safety law changes miss bigger problems - union
The legislation aims to clarify the responsibilities of the day-to-day management of health and safety risks.
Te Pāti Māori's absence from Privileges Committee won't stop hearing - expert
Professor Andrew Geddis says the refusal shows the 'stand-off' between the tikanga of Parliament and tikanga Māori. 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
Ukraine a case study in how NZ needs to change defence spending - Hipkins
The Labour leader says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Audio
Increase in defence spending justified: Labour leader Chris Hipkins
The Labour Party leader, Chris Hipkins, says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… 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
Rural residents challenge BOP boundary changes
The Representation Commission is consulting on its electoral boundary review that will see changes to the Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua electorates for the 2026 general election. Audio
PM doubles down on excluding Treaty bill submissions
But legal scholars warn the move sets a worrying precedent.
Half of voters think govt should increase defence spending
A new RNZ poll has revealed about half of voters think New Zealand should increase its defence spending. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
