World Politics
Trump issues 'last warning' for Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump issuing his "last warning" to Hamas about accepting a Gaza ceasefire deal, as well as Yemen's Houthis claiming… Audio
Japan's PM resigns after bruising election losses
Shigeru Ishiba has overseen his ruling coalition lose its majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger over rising living costs.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition; The Black Ferns now… Audio
Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil as coup trial nears verdict
Thousands of supporters of former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have staged protests across several cities.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
French Prime Minister calls for confidence vote
The French prime minister has called a surprise confidence vote, weeks after proposing dramatic budget cuts, including scrapping some public holidays. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump issues new threat ahead of Chicago crackdown
"I love the smell of deportations in the morning ... Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," the US president said on social media.
Trump weighs strikes targeting cartels inside Venezuela
Ships armed with Tomahawk missiles, an attack submarine, aircraft, and US sailors and marines are poised.
Court rejects Trump bid to restore passport policy targeting transgender people
A federal appeals court has declined to allow Trump's administration to refuse to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans that reflect their gender identities.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025
In today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand's support for Ukraine remains "steadfast"; The Health Minister has written to Health New Zealand and the senior doctors' union… Audio
Musk says he was invited to White House reception but won't attend
Once referred to as "the first buddy," Musk had a messy blowup with the US President earlier this year.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Israeli military says it controls 40% of Gaza City, plans to expand
The offensive in Gaza City was launched on 10 August, prompting international criticism because of the humanitarian crisis in the area.
US senators pit Kennedy against Trump on vaccine policy
Democrats and Republicans have pushed US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy's Jr on his recent vaccine policies.
Xi meets Kim a day after unprecedented show of unity with Putin
The two leaders last met in Pyongyang in 2019, during Xi's first state visit to North Korea.
Helen Clark hits out at 'more politicisation' on part of SIS
The former prime minister made the comments as she was questioned about her decision to attend a massive military parade in Beijing. Audio
Investigation launched after grandparent picks up wrong child
Australia correspondent Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about an investigation that had been launched at a Sydney childcare centre after a grandparent picked up someone else's toddler. Audio
Harvard scores legal victory over Trump administration
United State correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Harvard University scoring a legal victory over the Trump administration. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 September 2025
In today's episode, former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing; In the wake of the polarising three waters, councils across the… Audio
