Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream.

LISTEN
Watch
on air now

Create a 2GB account today!

You can now log in once to listen live, watch live, join competitions, enjoy exclusive 2GB content and other benefits.


Joining is free and easy.

You will soon need to register to keep streaming 2GB online. Register an account or skip for now to do it later.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Ben Fordham slams NZ’s ‘cheap shot’ at Australia over China relations

Ben Fordham
Article image for Ben Fordham slams NZ’s ‘cheap shot’ at Australia over China relations

Ben Fordham has slammed the New Zealand Trade Minister’s comments after he advised Australia to “show respect” to China. 

After signing an upgraded free trade deal with China, NZ Trade Minister Damien O’Connor offered some advice to Australia during a television interview.

“I can’t speak for Australia and the way it runs its diplomatic relationships but clearly if they were to follow us and show respect, I guess a little more diplomacy from time to time, and be cautious with wording then they, too, hopefully, could be in a similar situation,” he said.

Ben Fordham said it was a “cheap shot”.

“Damien is an imbecile.

“You can cozy up to a ruthless dictatorship, mate, but here in Australia we stand up to bullies.

“The Kiwis, on the other hand, are sucking up like sycophants.”

Click PLAY below to hear Ben’s comments in full

Ben Fordham
Advertisement