Philippa Tolley

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is the latest to say she will resign in protest over the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Former acting White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney… Audio

Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest number of coronavirus-related deaths since last April, and the highest daily increase in cases. 1041 deaths were reported, along with another 62,000 new… Audio

Donald Trump Junior says there is now a Trump Republican Party. So, what does that mean for the future of the Republican Party. Philippa Tolley speaks to Republican commentator, Lenny McAllister. Audio

Tension in Washington has been building for days ahead of this morning's Congressional meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden.

Analysts say today's actions have been the culmination of growing… Audio

The Democrats have won both Senate seats in Georgia, meaning the party now has a majority in both the Congress and Senate. That will make it easier for President-elect Joe Biden to advance his agenda… Audio

America's democracy is facing an unprecedented assault, declares President-elect Joe Biden. He's urging protesters to end their action, and pleading with Donald Trump to publicly support that call. Audio

World leaders are expressing shock at the violence in the capital of the United States of America. Audio

Philippa Tolley speaks to Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks about what is happening in Washington DC, where a curfew has just taken effect. Audio

The US Congress is in turmoil after thousands of Trump supporters invaded the Capitol building earlier this morning as a joint session was being held to certify Joe Biden's win in the Presidential… Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio

After 12 weeks in lockdown, those living in Melbourne are about to get their first real taste of freedom.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced restrictions will ease across the state of Victoria tonight… Audio

A former board of trustees chair of Christchurch Girls' High School says the ministry wasted millions of dollars over the school rebuild and was obstructive and misleading. A Wellington principal, who… Audio

It's been a devastatingly bad Labour Day weekend with the road toll, counted until 6am Tuesday, reaching six.

Last Labour Day weekend, only one person died on the roads.

Acting Superintendent Gini… Audio

A week out from the United States election and a senior aide to president Donald Trump has conceded that the country is "not going to control the pandemic".

In a stark admission, White House chief of… Audio

A final confirmation vote on President Donald Trump's choice for the vacant seat in the US Supreme Court is set to take place this afternoon.

Amy Coney Barrett looks certain to take up the lifetime… Audio

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed dozens of well-preserved and sealed wooden coffins in a necropolis south of Cairo.

The 59 sarcophagi are believed to have been buried more than 2,500 years ago.

The Government is expected to announce Auckland's return to Level 1, but is the city ready?

Epidemiologist Michael Baker says it's been two weeks since the last case in the community, and there's a… Audio

Cabinet meets to consider whether Auckland should join the rest of the country in Alert Level 1 on Monday afternoon. The city seems to have crushed the cluster that saw it thrown into a second… Audio

The Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare landed in the fire-devastated Mackenzie District on Sunday evening.

He's been talking to the District Mayors and the Fire Service about the damage to the… Audio

The US Tennis Open is underway in New York - though with far fewer stars than usual.

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced some players to priroritise their health over prize money, while the virus has… Audio