Simon Marks

A Kiwi woman and her six-year-old son are being held at an immigration processing centre in Texas, after being detained by US immigration. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Donald Trump is placing Washington DC's police department under "direct federal control" and deploying National Guard troops to the US capital. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In the US, Democrats are being threatened with fines and arrests - after fleeing the state of Texas to block a vote that could determine the balance of power in the US Congress. Correspondent Simon… Audio

Despite the US and China having struck a new trade truce after a two days of negotiations in London, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has said the 55 percent tariffs on Chinese goods will stay… Audio

The National Guard has arrived in Los Angeles, ordered in by Donald Trump to quell protests that began in response to immigration raids. US Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday local time. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

US President Donald Trump has announced that a trade deal has been agreed with the United Kingdom. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

In today's episode, powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached, National is looking for new friends to… Audio

US President Donald Trump has met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, following last week's election in Canada that became focused on tariffs and American threats of… Audio

In today's episode, a massive cleanup is underway after yesterday's extreme weather hitting Wellington and Canterbury, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump… Audio

U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump Administration. U.S Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The US and Ukraine could sign a framework minerals agreement as early as Thursday, following a breakthrough in months-long, contentious negotiations. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Wednesday marks a milestone in US politics - it is day 100 of Donald Trump's second presidency. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Lawyers in the US claim three children aged two, four and seven, who are US citizens, have been deported along with their Honduran-born mothers. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin… Audio

Wall Street has rallied amid reports that the White House is considering slashing tariffs on China to "de-escalate" the trade war. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The US Secretary of State says America may abandon peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in days if no progress is shown. US correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Susie Ferguson. Audio

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

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