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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
On today's episode, the country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean, while global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and… Audio
US Supreme Court halts order reinstating fired federal workers
The US Supreme Court blocked a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired federal probationary workers.
Lawyer warns of threats to Prince Harry in UK security appeal
"Al-Qaeda recently called for [Harry] to be murdered", his lawyers said in a written submission on his ongoing court battle over security.
Ukraine says it captured two Chinese nationals fighting in Russian army
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said two Chinese nationals fighting in the Russian army have been taken prisoner in eastern Ukraine.
Uncertainty remains in global stock markets over looming tariffs
Global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and down as uncertainty remains over looming trade tariffs. Washington D.C. correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Australian leaders square off in first TV election debate
The first TV leaders debate went to air last night in Australia, Pam Corkery watched it so you didn't have to Audio
US: Israel's PM has meeting at White House
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington for talks at the White House, Alex Baird reports on the Middle East from Doha Audio
Trump awaits 'call' from China, but aides say deal not likely soon
Beijing has censured the tariff escalation as 'blackmail'.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster phones in form Australia to discuss how that country is dealing with Trump's tariff crackdown and a cybersecurity issue with Australian superannuation funds. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Audio
Trump threatens China with extra 50% tariff
And the White House says talk of a 90-day pause on tariffs is "fake news" as world markets continue to plunge. Audio
International stock markets react to Trump's tariffs
US stocks have been swinging wildly today as traders hope Donald Trump's tariffs might be eased or scrapped. Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Scheffler eyes rare Masters repeat, McIlroy swings at career Grand Slam
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is the man to beat at this week's Masters where Rory McIlroy, is oozing confidence.
Palestine Red Crescent calls for independent investigation into deaths
The Palestine Red Crescent wants an independent investigation after 15 of its medics were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza last month. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
UK: PM Starmer pledges not to raise taxes, warns of tariffs
Henry Riley reports from London on UK reaction to the new world of international trade Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
Nights speaks to BBC World Service reporter Rob Hugh-Jones about the big stories making the headlines globally. Tonight he's taking a look at the economic fallout from President Trump's tariffs… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand share market fell more than 3.1 percent on Monday morning, the biggest single session fall since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Households are being asked… Audio
Labour's Damien O'Connor on Trump's tariffs
Turmoil in the sharemarket is, of course, in response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have rattled markets around the world and left countries grappling with the implications including New… Audio
NZ sharemarket falls as Trump's tariffs kick in
The New Zealand sharemarket fell more than 3.1 percent on Monday morning, the biggest single session fall since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to… Audio
