Simon Marks
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
Corin Dann speaks from Washington DC
Corin Dann and Simon Marks spoke to Lisa Owen from Washington DC. Audio
Over 78 million already voted in US election
Over 78 million people have already voted in the intense 2024 US election. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Kamala Harris to deliver speech at the Ellipse
There is just one week to go until the United States votes for its new President, and Kamala Harris is presenting her closing arguments at a very notable location. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 October 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has returned from the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa declaring the Pacific faces severe challenges from natural disasters, Former President… Audio
Trump distances himself from racist remarks at New York rally
Former President Donald Trump has distanced himself from what have been described as "vulgar, racist remarks" made at his Madison Square Garden rally in New York. Washington DC correspondent Simon… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th October
On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio
Twelve days to go until US election
With just twelve days until the United States elects its new president, the candidates have intensified their attacks on one another. Washington D.C Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio