Paddy Gower

Mass deportations are expected to start imminently, now that Donald Trump has taken office. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Paddy Gower from the US-Mexico border. Audio

Carlos Alcaraz is targeting his first hard-court win over Novak Djokovic when the rivals meet in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Paddy… Audio

Donald Trump is the first convicted felon to hold the office of President of the United States. POLITICO Senior Legal Affairs reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Donald Trump stormed to victory in November, winning the popular vote against Vice President Kamala Harris and sweeping a number of key swing states. Texan Benny Lamborn, who voted for Trump, spoke to… Audio

On today's episode, Dr Shane Reti has lost his health portfolio in a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Simeon Brown will take over as Health Minister, Israel says three… Audio

Wild weather is expected to hit the upper North Island early this week. MetService meteorologist Clare O'Connor spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

SailGP has wrapped up its inaugural event in Auckland, with windy conditions providing for some chaotic racing. Former Team New Zealand member and Professor of Sport and Recreation at the Auckland… Audio

The Prime Minister says he hasn't lost confidence in Shane Reti despite sacking him as Health Minister. Dr Reti was a major casualty of Sunday's reshuffle, with Simeon Brown set to take on the role… Audio

Thousands of protestors took to the streets of Washington DC with a coalition of groups organised the movement with the stated aim of confronting "Trumpism" - smaller protests against Trump were held… Audio

The prime minister's cabinet reshuffle has been given the thumbs down from Labour. Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

The newly demoted Health Minister says he accepts the Prime Minister's decision to take the role off him. Shane Reti has been sacked as health minister, with Simeon Brown taking on the portfolio… Audio

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

Data from Worldline NZ shows the West Coast is bucking that trend with a 4.2 percent increase in retail spending in December, as people got out and about in the region. Development West Coast chief… Audio

A climate change expert says New Zealand's wildfire risk is on the rise and the country needs to start preparing now. Victoria University wildfire and ecology researcher Dr Nicola Day spoke to Paddy… Audio

The US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained. Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Lulu Sun's bad run of form to start 2025 has continued, after the Kiwi was eliminated in the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tennis commentator Dave Worsely spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Ukraine has launched one of its largest attacks on Russia since the February 2022 invasion, and Russia is vowing it will retaliate. BBC correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

A group of 20 scientists from New Zealand and abroad are about to head to the bottom of the world to study the impacts of climate change on Antarctica's Ross Sea. Political reporter Anneke Smith has… Audio

The New Zealand dollar is trading at a nearly two-year low, meaning New Zealanders can expect more pain at the petrol pumps. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins and Alliance Group's global… Audio

Businesses in the central North Island are at odds over how the closure of the Desert Rd will affect them, with one business-owner saying he could lose tens of thousands of dollars as a result. CEO of… Audio