World Politics
Danish PM apologises to victims of Greenland forced contraception
Between the late 1960s and 1992, authorities aimed to reduce the Inuit birth rate by forcing around 4500 women to wear a IUD without their consent.
Australia's PM addresses UN on climate goals, Gaza
Anthony Albanese has used his speech to recommit Australia to the fight against climate change, a day after Donald Trump said it was a "con job".
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times; There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign… Audio
Decision nears on charges for ex-FBI director
US prosecutors are preparing to ask a grand jury to indict James Comey on perjury charges, but have just days to make a final decision, sources say.
London mayor hits back at 'racist' Trump
"I appear to be living rent-free inside Donald Trump's head," Sadiq Khan says after the US president's UN speech.
The Wild History of Inflation in NZ
From Muldoon’s Price Freeze to Today’s Cost of Living Crisis. Corin and Guyon look back to a time when the PM set the price of milk and froze wages on a whim. Plus, how the NZ reserve bank launched a… Video, Audio
'Pretty scary time': NZ teen describes drone attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla
Sam Leason says he started his night shift as drones dropped "bombs ... and other liquids" onto some of the boats. Audio
Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory from Russia, in sudden shift
The US President says Ukraine should act now with Russia facing "big" economic problems.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Would-be Trump assassin tries to stab himself after guilty verdict
Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen after the verdict was read, a person in the courtroom told CNN. Authorities stopped him from doing so.
Is the world's largest humanitarian crisis going unseen?
The world's largest hunger and displacement crises has been created amid a war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces, which has left tens of thousands of people dead and 12 million…
China donating $720,000 in police gear to Vanuatu
Vanuatu says China plans to donate motorcycles, drones and other gear, as Beijing deepens its influence in the South Pacific.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Tim Batt Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Tim Batt. First up, the government has confirmed it is going ahead with changes to the Holiday Act. How might that… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Time to check what's happening in Australia with our correspondent Brad Foster. Audio
'The babies died of hunger': US aid cut hits vulnerable families
Across Africa, nutrition clinics close and parents watch their children starve as US funding disappears.
Job seekers shocked by Trump's $170,000 visa fee
A new US$100k H-1B visa fee has shocked global workers, but one industry expert says New Zealanders are already finding other routes. Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant. First up, Canada, Australia and the UK have announced they recgonise the Palestinian state. Will New Zealand… Audio
Here Now - Sanctions for Mon 22 Sep 2025
More than a quarter of a million people have been displaced from Gaza City in the last month, according to figures from the UN, with tens of thousands more forced to flee makeshift homes and shelters… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised a Palestinian state, we speak to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, The government's announced 100 million dollars will go… Audio
