World Politics
Trump's retribution sends a chilling message to dissenters
Analysis - Donald Trump's White House has a threatening message for anyone who might even be perceived to disagree with the president.
Canada's Tory leader vows to deport foreigners for anti-Semitic crimes
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre accused pro-Palestinian protesters' "hate marches" for contributing to a spike in anti-Semitism.
Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from his 125 percent China tariffs
The US government has granted tariff exclusions for smartphones, computers and other electronics imported largely from China.
What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war
Trump's tariffs could affect where your next phone or gadget comes from and its cost, and could shift manufacturing away from a developing presence in Vietnam.
'We just need to start killing people' - Man charged over threats to kill Trump
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with making threats online to murder US President Donald Trump and immigration agents.
Trump administration lists thousands of US legal immigrants as dead
The move will cut off their ability to legally work in the country, receive various government benefits and access financial services.
US removes commander in Greenland following Vance’s controversial visit
The US announced it removed the commander of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland because of a "loss of confidence in her ability to lead," after Vice President JD Vance's controversial visit.
New tariff on Kiwi exporters a concern, Trade Minister says
An additional tariff by the US on New Zealand exporters is harmful and the Minister of Trade has written to his American counterparts to tell them that. Audio
UK police detective sacked after pretending to work from home
United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK's Deputy Prime Minister issusing some stern words to the Union representing the striking Birmingham rubbish workers, a police… Audio
'Call me next time': Peters disparages Luxon's tariff talks
Winston Peters told RNZ the prime minister had not consulted with him ahead of the calls. Audio
Trade Minister speaks on US import tariffs
The government is shopping for business elsewhere as New Zealand exporters face three months in tariff limbo land. President Trump yesterday backed down suspending what he calls reciprocal tariffs for… Audio
New Zealander arrested in Thailand for alleged drug smuggling
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about Hollywood films becoming the latest target in the tariff trade war, a New Zealander being arrested in Thailand for alleged drug smuggling and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
On today's episode, Beijing has insisted it won't back down in the face of US President Trump's increasing tariffs on Chinese goods which now stand at 145 percent, Air New Zealand has unveiled its new… Audio
New round of chaos as US-China trade clash gets worse
The White House now says the tariff against China is 145%, China has fired back with 84% on US imports, and markets are feeling it. Audio
United States no longer a trusted ally, Phil Goff says
Relishing his new-found freedom, the sacked diplomat blasted US President Donald Trump again in front of a packed lecture hall.
Robert Kennedy claims US will uncover cause of autism by September
The Secretary of Health has long promoted a debunked link between vaccines and autism despite scientific evidence to the contrary.
WTF: Weird Tariff Frenzy - what it means for NZ and the world
Analysis: The US and China are head-to-head in a trade war, and as the saying goes 'when two elephants fight, it's the grass that gets trampled'.
Prime Minister speaks to six world leaders about trade upheaval
Further conversations about US President Donald Trump's tariffs are also expected.
Investor confidence returns to Australian sharemarket
Just like other world trading markets, investor confidence returned to the Australian sharemarket on Thursday in the wake of Donald Trump's tariff backdown. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to… Audio
Mons Royale speaks on impacts of US tariffs
Thursday's twists and turns include President Trump pausing reciprocal trade tariffs for 90 days. But it seems the base line 10 percent import tax on New Zealand goods remains. US tariffs on China… Audio