Simon Marks
The fallout of Trump's controversial Gaza plan
The US president has doubled down on his controversial plan to resettle Palestinians - after administration officials suggested any relocation would be temporary. Audio
Trump officials try to walk back President's Gaza comments
The Trump administration is scrambling to downplay comments made by the President about his intention for the US to "take over" the Gaza Strip. Despite the walk back, Donald Trump has doubled down on… Audio
No survivors expected after plane and helicopter collide in Washington D.C
No survivors are expected to be found following Thursday's collision between a commercial jet and an army helicopter in Washington D.C. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Robert F. Kennedy Jr grilled at confirmation hearing
The deadly Samoan measles outbreak in 2019 has been raised in the confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr in the US Senate. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Audio
Colombia accepts migrants after tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans for tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Refugees have flights cancelled to the US
About 10,000 refugees who were set to travel to the United States have had their flights cancelled after the new President, Donald Trump's executive order halting refugee admissions. Correspondent… Audio
Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters on day one of presidency
Donald Trump supporters who attacked the U.S Capitol four years ago have started leaving prison after the president pardoned 1500 defendants hours after he took office. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke… Audio
Simon Marks on Trump Inauguration
Donald Trump has officially been sworn in for a second term as president of the United States. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16th January
On today's episode, a ceasefire deal has been struck in Gaza. The agreement was made during negotiations in Qatar, and will see a full halt to the fighting, the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from… Audio
Ceasefire deal struck in Gaza
A ceasefire deal has been struck in Gaza. The agreement was made during negotiations in Qatar, and will see a full halt to the fighting, the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from Gaza, and the release… Audio
US correspondent on the biggest stories of 2024
US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann about the biggest moments in 2024. Audio
US Update with Simon Marks
Feature Story News' chief correspondent Simon Marks discusses the latest on the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Audio
Trump's pick for Defense Secretary under scrutiny
Donald Trump's controversial pick for Defense Secretary may be replaced, as his nomination comes under intense scrutiny. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 15 November
On today's episode, the Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. The first reading was filled with interjections and heckling by Opposition MPs before the vote was cast, the… Audio
Republicans get clean sweep of House and Senate
US President-elect Donald Trump will command almost total power with the Republicans in control of the House and Senate and a conservative majority in place in the Supreme Court. Washington D.C… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
On today’s episode, this time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place, the hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday… Audio
Trump meets Biden at the White House
Donald Trump has met with Joe Biden at the White House, a tradition Trump skipped when handing power to his successor. Washington D.C. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
Trump allies flock to Mar-a-Lago to state cases for roles
Allies of Donald Trump have flocked en masse to his Florida resort to state their cases for a role in his new administration. Washington D.C correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio