World Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers; Israel has carried out a strike on senior… Audio
PM Luxon in Solomon Islands for Pacific Islands Forum
Climate resilience and a peace declaration are on the table with the Prime Minister landing in Solomon Islands this morning for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. Political reporter Giles… Audio
Israeli military evacuation order triggers panic in Gaza City
Israel's military has ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive, with Israel warning it will step up its military attacks in the strip in a "mighty hurricane".
Australia looks to restrict AI chatbots
Australia correspondent Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about the country's e-safety commissioner wanting to place restrictions on AI chatbots, ahead of the nationwide ban of social media for… Audio
Flotilla for Gaza says boat struck by drone, authorities deny
The Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza says that one of its main boats was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters, though all six passengers and crew are safe.
Banksy artwork covered up amid UK protest crackdown
The artist posted an image of the work, which seems to feature a judge beating a protester with a gavel.
Israel warns of 'mighty hurricane' in Gaza if Hamas doesn't surrender
Residents have been told to leave immediately as Israel warned that it would step up airstrikes and ground operations.
Making America solvent again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver.
Making America Solvent Again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver. Audio
Violence at London 'Palestine Action' ban protest
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about more violence in London at a 'Palestine Action' ban protest, as well as London commuters being brough to a standstill after the… Audio
Trump issues 'last warning' for Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump issuing his "last warning" to Hamas about accepting a Gaza ceasefire deal, as well as Yemen's Houthis claiming… Audio
Japan's PM resigns after bruising election losses
Shigeru Ishiba has overseen his ruling coalition lose its majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger over rising living costs.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition; The Black Ferns now… Audio
Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil as coup trial nears verdict
Thousands of supporters of former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have staged protests across several cities.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
French Prime Minister calls for confidence vote
The French prime minister has called a surprise confidence vote, weeks after proposing dramatic budget cuts, including scrapping some public holidays. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump issues new threat ahead of Chicago crackdown
"I love the smell of deportations in the morning ... Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," the US president said on social media.
Trump weighs strikes targeting cartels inside Venezuela
Ships armed with Tomahawk missiles, an attack submarine, aircraft, and US sailors and marines are poised.
Court rejects Trump bid to restore passport policy targeting transgender people
A federal appeals court has declined to allow Trump's administration to refuse to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans that reflect their gender identities.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025
In today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand's support for Ukraine remains "steadfast"; The Health Minister has written to Health New Zealand and the senior doctors' union… Audio
