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In politics with Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir, we look at the government's RMA reforms and whether National leader Christopher Luxon was really prepared for it. Was he also caught short on the details… Audio

Neale and Brigitte join Kathryn to talk about the Prime Minister's criticism of big bank profits as interest rates march upwards, reappointment of Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr and the Commerce… Audio

It's time now for our Friday political panel in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

Political editor Jane Patterson, and Newhub political editor Jenna Lynch spoke… Audio

A new political poll shows National and ACT would have enough support to govern together.

According to a Newshub Reid Research poll, Labour has dropped to 32.3 percent support, well below National on… Audio

Lamia and Brigitte join Kathryn to talk about Labour's annual conference this weekend, and the extension to the childcare subsidy. The changes kick in from next April - will it ease the squeeze on… Audio

Our US correspondent Bevan Hurley speaks to Nathan about the latest about political violence and midterms Audio

New Zealand has had some big ambitions in the Pacific and mixed relations with our neighbours. Video, Audio

Midweek Mediawatch - Hayden Donnell talks to Charlotte Ryan about how the media handle politicians' photo opportunities  - and one politician keeping the media at arm's length. Also - unprecedented… Audio

Why isn’t New Zealand part of Australia? | The Aotearoa History Show | RNZ

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Kathryn, Lamia and Trish discuss the marathon debate that has marked the passage of the Fair Pay Agreement law. It's a fundamental shift in employment relations, but could it be first on the chopping… Audio

It's time now for our weekly Friday feature in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson, and TVNZ political editor Jessica… Audio

From a standing start of little tank engines chugging along wooden rails, New Zealand built a vast rail network, made up of enough steel rail to wrap halfway around the moon. Video, Audio

Midweek Mediawatch: Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about the media in overdrive over the UK’s political drama; more PR problems in the push for the new public media entity and a talk radio host… Audio

Moriori are the original people of Rēkohu (aka Chatham Island or Wharekauri) & they have a tragic and inspiring story. Unfortunately, that story's often been twisted into, well, utter rubbish. Video, Audio

Gareth, Brigitte and Kathryn talk about how the Hamilton byelection is an unwelcome litmus test for Labour, the Government's decision to dump its Covid powers and a possible Royal Commission into the… Audio

In 1841 a few tiny islands of Pākehā settlement existed in an ocean of Māori land. Today, that picture has reversed & Māori own a fraction of Aotearoa. A big part of the reason? The Native Land Court.

The political turmoil in the UK sparked some spectacular emotional reactions - and language not normally fit for broadcast. Meanwhile, one radio host here was pondering just what words should be used… Audio

It's time for the Friday political editors panel.

Newsroom political editor Jo Moir, and New Zealand Herald political editor Claire Trevett spoke to Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner. Audio

The discovery of gold drew tens of thousands to New Zealand in search of fortune. It was a hard life, but diggers brought mateship, fashion & egalitarian ideas that changed the country forever. Video, Audio

As Vanuatu awaits the official election results a former PM of the country says good coalition management will be key to future political stability. Audio