Corin Dann
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
Bio-tech company claims to have cloned ancient wolf
Bio-tech company Colossal claims to have brought back dire wolf puppies by using cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a grey wolf. Professor Philip Seddon from the Otago… Audio
Gary Stead stepping down as Black Caps white ball coach
Gary Stead is stepping down as Black Caps white ball coach, and New Zealand Cricket says it's stepping up its search for somebody to fill the role. Former Black Caps coach John Bracewell spoke to… Audio
Minister Simon Watts on shut down of green investment fund
The government's green investment fund is shutting down. The NZGIF came under fire last year over its $145 million loan to failed company Solar Zero. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts earlier spoke… Audio
Labour MP on report highlighting harassment against female politicians
A New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences article out Wednesday looks at harassment experienced by female parliamentarians. Labour MP Ingrid Leary has her own stories of abuse and said none of this… Audio
Economists predict drop to OCR
All predictions pointed to a drop in the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent Wedensday. Economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Trump's tariffs
The country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US markets bounce around as Trump's tariffs take hold
While US markets did see a bit of a bounce in early trading, most indexes started to fall during a White House briefing by Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Wedbush Securities Analyst Dan Ives spoke… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
On today's episode, the government has announced a defence funding boost, we hear from the Defence Minister and the Labour leader, markets around the world have fallen amid Trump's tariff… Audio
KiwiSaver balances drop amid tariff turmoil
Global financial markets have continued to fall, in response to tough new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Former soldier on defence spending boost
A former soldier and defence expert is hopeful the government's long-awaited Defence Capability Plan will help breathe new life and confidence into the country's defence forces. Retired Lieutenant… 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
Defence Minister Judith Collins on defence funding boost
New missile systems, better strike capability and a focus on drones and new technology, those are just some of the features of the government's long-awaited Defence Capability Review. Defence Minister… Audio
Govt to give Defence Force $12 billion funding boost
The government has unveiled plans to pump billions of extra dollars into the Defence Force to ensure its modern and combat capable. Former National MP and Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spoke to Corin… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 April 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses Trump's tariff on New Zealand, more than 50 countries have contacted US President Donald Trump to try to negotiate following the sweeping… Audio
One of world's largest planes takes off from Auckland airport
Aviation enthusiasts crowded Auckland Airport's runway viewing area yesterday to see one of the world's largest planes take off. Travel journalist Dan Lake spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Northland Iwi leader on escalating meth use in region
A Northland iwi leader is set to meet with the police minister over what he says is an escalating crisis of methamphetamine use. Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi chair Mane Tahere spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump places 10 percent tariff on Tokelau
Tiny outposts populated by penguins and small island nations are among some of the places targeted by the Trump administration's new tariffs. Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau general… Audio
PM Luxon on Trump's 10 percent tariff on NZ
Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff on New Zealand goods has officially taken effect. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Liam Lawson 17th in Japanese Grand Prix
In Formula One news, a risky pit strategy cost Liam Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, leaving him in 17th place. Sports broadcaster Stephen McIvor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio