Simon Marks
US warns of ‘most intense day’ of strikes on Iran yet
US defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says today will be the 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran so far. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
An update from correspondent Simon Marks in Washington DC
The conflict in Iran has widened further. Israel has attacked Lebanon in response to a Hezbollah rocket attack . New Iranian strikes have been reported on a major gas plants in Qatar and in Saudi… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 March
Extensive coverage from the conflict in the Middle East, including Helen Clark and Robert Patman. Plus, changes to KiwiSaver for farmers in New Zealand. Audio
Reaction in the United States to Iran military action
Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington DC. Audio
Hillary Clinton testifies at Epstein investigation
Hillary Clinton has begun testifying as part of a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Our correspondent in Washington DC, Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February 2026
A high-profile longevity influencer and author Peter Attia is the latest to have his reputation shredded as the fallout continues from the Epstein files. Correspondent Simon Marks talks us through the… Audio
Blast radius from Epstein files continues to mushroom
The blast radius from the Epstein files continues to mushroom, as influencers, princes and kings are caught in the cross fire. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
The Rev Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist, dies at 84
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. Audio
Latest news from the United States
Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC. Audio
British PM reveals he knew of Mandelson's links to Epstein
The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is coming under increased pressure over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffery Epstein, when he appointed the former Labour minister as US… Audio
Fallout over Epstein files continues
The fallout from the latest release of Epstein files is continuing -- again showing the reach the late sex offender had with the rich and powerful. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Latest news from the United States with Simon Marks
Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
What is ICE and why does it seem to be tearing the USA apart?
Over the last few months there has been consistently heated debate around the tactics, and indeed presence of, immigration agents in the United States. That debate has reached fever pitch after the… Audio
Trump doubles down on Greenland threats
Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
US correspondent Simon Marks
US correspondent Simon Marks joins Anna to discuss the latest. Audio
Latest from the US
President Trump has ordered the suspension of the green card lottery, which allows up to 50 thousand people into the US through a random selection process. Audio
Latest on Trump and Epstein
In emails released this week, the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote "the dog that hasn't barked is Trump." Audio
Election day arrives in New York as locals vote for mayor
New Yorkers are casting their final votes for a new mayor. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Latest from the US
Donald Trump threw a nuclear curve ball this week saying he wants to start testing nuclear weapons so the US can keep pace with Russia and China. Audio
FBI on hunt for Kirk's gunman
The FBI has released photographs of a "person of interest" in connection with the shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah university event… Audio
