Politics
Fonterra meeting with Finance Minister 'constructive'
Willis had earlier said the conversation would look at what goes into the cost the cost of butter.
The Pre-Panel for 22 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
NZ and allies condemn 'inhumane', 'horrifying' killings in Gaza
"We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs," the statement from 25 countries says. Audio
Luxon snaps back at 'frickin' Hipkins over claims of 'flop'
Watch: The Prime Minister has challenged Labour to front up with its own policy, as he comes under pressure over FamilyBoost numbers.
PM Luxon describes war in Gaza as 'catastrophe'
The Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe. Otago University Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
Govt reduces funding for third medical school
Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the lion's share of $150… Audio
Foreign Minister on NZ condemning war in Gaza
New Zealand is among 25 countries and the European Union that have released a joint statement urging that the war in Gaza must end now. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Labour on govt's approval of third medical school
Labour is calling the approval for a third medical school an unclear investment and wants costings for the project released immediately. Labour's spokesperson for health Ayesha Verrall spoke to Corin… Audio
Finance Minister on inflation, butter prices
In which Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks inflation, Kaeo's water and "whining" councils Audio
A bellwether battle for the Māori vote and voice in Auckland
Henare vs Kaipara: Legacy, loyalty and the fight for Māori representation in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Waikato University promises planned new medical school won't be downsized
The government has announced it will put much less money than originally expected into the project.
Urban, Maori and disconnected - the Tamaki Makaurau by-election
Henare vs Kaipara: Legacy, loyalty and the fight for Maori representation in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. Audio
Watch: New Waikato medical school gets government go ahead
The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling.
Watch: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet media conference
Luxon is holding a post-Cabinet media conference following the news that inflation has hit a 12-month high.
Why have foreign investment rule changes had so little scrutiny?
Analysis: If the Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill becomes law, it could have far-reaching consequences.
Trump demands football team change name back to 'Redskins'
The US President is threatening to restrict the NFL team's stadium deal.
Political commentators Gareth and Liam
Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir are this week's political commentators. Audio
Around the motu: Tom Hunt in Wellington
Tom discusses a new mayoral candidate and defections from Ray Chung's Independent Together group, plus what are the chances of a second Mt Victoria tunnel getting underway during this government's… Audio
