World Politics
Kingmaker: The growing influence of libertarian tech titan Peter Thiel
The billionaire PayPal founder is building a new political order, part startup, part strongman state.
Trump's tariffs: What has changed and who is affected
As the countdown began towards his deadline, the US President unveiled a flurry of trade announcements.
What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
Explainer - World leaders are moving toward accepting the idea of Palestinian statehood. What does it mean if New Zealand does? Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Bill to prohibit US President, Vice President and members of congress trading stocks advances
In the United States a bill that would prohibit members of Congress, the president and the vice president from trading stocks, has approval to advance in a committee vote. Politico reporter Josh… Audio
FBI opens office in Wellington
FBI director Kash Patel opened the office in Wellington on Thursday, meeting with ministers, the police commissioner, and the Directors-General of the NZSIS and GCSB. University of Otago lecturer Dr… Audio
Canada plans to recognise Palestine as a state
Canada's decision to signal it plans to recognise Palestine as a state has resulted in threats from the US that its trade deal with the US could be at risk. Toronto's Globe and Mail senior… 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
The Panel with Holly Bennett and Tim Batt Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and Tim Batt. Starting off, the Panel discusses whether New Zealand needs it's own FBI office or not; they examine the role… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31st July 2025
In today's episode, the Emergency Management Minister is pleased with Aotearoa's response to the tsunami warnings, but is expecting the text alert glitch to be taken seriously; Former Prime Minister… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark calls for NZ to recognise Palestine state
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says New Zealand is being too slow to recognise Palestinian statehood. Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The Wednesday Politics Panel 30 July
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalists Patrick Gower and Andrea Vance. They are joined by former ACT MP Heather Roy… Audio
PM says NZ won't adopt UK's Palestine stance just yet
Luxon says New Zealand had long supported the eventual recognition of Palestinian statehood but the immediate focus should be on getting aid into Gaza.
Clash of titans - US President Trump vs media mogul Murdoch
The battle between US President Donald Trump and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting personal. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik has reported on Trump and Murdoch and how they've shaped the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 July 2025
In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the… Audio
Trump proposes repealing finding greenhouse gases pose threat to public health
President Donald Trump's administration has proposed repealing the landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
UK to recognise Palestine at UN if conditions met
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise the Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, but that recognition is conditional. Physicians for Human Rights Israel… Audio
Trump gives Putin 10 or 12 days to reach peace deal in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin less than two weeks to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
BBC World Service lookahead with Rob Hugh-Jones
BBC World Service reporter Rob Hugh-Jones joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making international headlines, including reports of starvation in Gaza, Afghan populations leaving… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
