Nick Harper
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 November
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents… Audio
Fallout from release of new Jeffrey Epstein documents continues
The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein continues. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
Emails reveal connection between Epstein and President Trump
Emails released on Thursday morning show the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned US President Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondence over the last 15… Audio
Trump to meet Japan's first female Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump has touched down in Tokyo, where he will meet with Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, who was elected just last week. Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
United States and Australia sign minerals deal
US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have this morning had their first meeting at the White House, signing a deal on critical minerals and rare earths. With mroe is… Audio
US Correspondent Nick Harper
We get the latest from the US from our correspondent Nick Harper in Washington DC. Audio
Trump says great progress made after Putin phone call
US President Donald Trump says "great progress" has been made on a two-hour phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent Nick Harper in Washington. Audio
Latest news from the US with Nick Harper
Feature Story's Nick Harper joins Jim to discuss Trump, Gaza, US crime and the US government shutdown. Audio
Trump hopeful for Gaza peace deal after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, as he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Correspondent… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025
In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day… Audio
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr for freedom’
US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by thousands of people. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Audio
Thousands gather for Charlie Kirk's memorial service
Tens of thousands of people, including President Trump, have gathered in Glendale, Arizona for a memorial service for assasinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Audio
FBI releases footage of Charlie Kirk shooter
US correspondent, Nick Harper spoke to Lisa Owen about FBI releasing footage of an assassin fleeing the scene after shooting dead conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Kirk was hosting an event in… Audio
Trump imposes 50 percent tariff on India
US President Donald Trump has kept his promise of imposing 50 percent tariffs on India - a punishment for its continued purchase of Russian oil. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin… Audio
Ukraine president Zelensky to meet Trump
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by a number of European leaders when he meets with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US special envoy to meet Israeli PM
The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is meeting the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to revive ceasefire talks and address desperate humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Correspondent Nick… Audio
US and EU reach trade deal after Trump meets EU chief
The US and EU have just reached a trade deal, after talks between President Trump and the EU president Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Harvard Uni alleges Trump illegally cut US$2.6 billion from funding
Harvard University has appeared in court to make the case that President Trump's administration has illegally cut US$2.6 billion form the University's funding. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to… Audio
Trump says he is 'very unhappy' with Russia
US President Donald Trump says he is 'very very unhappy' with Russia, and will impose 'very severe' secondary tariffs of 100 percent if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days… Audio